Assignments for this course take the form of written summaries, research, and analysis. They are designed to help us work through the course objectives, while keeping a focus on our spiritual growth through conceptual learning.

For each assignment, please develop a document and submit it to me in either Microsoft Word or HTML format (your word processing software should permit you to do a "save as" and choose either of those formats).

Important: Ask the Holy Spirit to speak the truth of God to you each time you do an assignment.   

Assignment #1 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Introduction

                        Section 1: Apostles

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 1: The Fivefold Ministry within the Church

            Chapter 2: Biblical Perspectives on Individual Gifts-Apostle 

Length 5-6 pages 

What is the function of the apostle in the Body of Christ? Does the ministry gift of the apostle still really exist today as it did in the first-century church? In what ways does your understanding of the true function of the apostle better equip you for God’s call in your life? 

Assignment #2 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Section 2: Prophets

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 2: Biblical Perspectives on Individual Gifts-Prophets 

Length 5-6 pages 

What is the function of the prophet in the Body of Christ? Does the ministry gift of the prophet exist today? How does the role of the prophet differ from the prophets in the Old Testament? In what ways does your understanding of the true function of the prophet better equip you for God’s call in your life?

 Assignment #3 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Section 3: Evangelists

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 2: Biblical Perspectives on Individual Gifts-Evangelist 

Length 5-6 pages 

What is the function of the evangelist in the Body of Christ? As believers, we are all commanded to share the message of the Gospel with others. However, how does the function of the evangelist differ from just simply sharing the Gospel with others? In what ways does your understanding of the true function of the evangelist better equip you for God’s call in your life? 

Assignment #4 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Section 4: Pastors

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 2: Biblical Perspectives on Individual Gifts-Pastor 

Length 5-6 pages 

What is the function of the pastor in the Body of Christ? In our culture, we have been trained to believe that local church bodies operate completely under the leadership of a single pastor. However, Scripture shows us that the function of the pastor is a plural one, not a singular one. In other words, the leadership model of the New Testament Church is one of team leadership and mutual submission. In what ways does your understanding of the true function of the pastor better equip you for God’s call in your life? 

Assignment #5 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Section 5: Teachers

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 2: Biblical Perspectives on Individual Gifts-Teacher 

Length 5-6 pages 

What is the function of the teacher in the Body of Christ? James 3:1 tells us that those who aspire to teaching will have greater accountability before God. Why is this? In what ways does your understanding of the true function of the teacher better equip you for God’s call in your life? 

Assignment #6 

Readings: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry-Green

                        Section 6: Understanding Your Gifts

      Understanding 5 Fold Ministry-Sos

            Chapter 3 (whole chapter) 

Length 5-6 pages 

Now that you have a better understanding of the fivefold ministry gifts, what are the implications of the fivefold ministry gifts for the modern Church? In what ways does a true understanding of the fivefold ministry gifts change your perspective on leadership and each member in the Body functioning according to his or her giftings? How does the fivefold ministry function in relation to Jesus who is the Head of the Church?    

Assignment #7 

Final Research Paper 

Length 12-15 pages

What has the Lord revealed to you in this course? Write a final paper summing up the knowledge, ideas and conclusions you reached during the course. Focus your paper and make sure it reflects, through references and comments, the work you have done and what you gained from your learning experience. Explain how you gained a greater understanding of the five fold ministry functions. Consider these questions, “How do the fivefold ministry gifts set a solid foundation for equipping the saints for works of service unto the Lord? How do the fivefold ministry gifts reflect the Person of Jesus and his function as the Head of the Church?”

• Read: The Church in the New Testament
• Consider all the material you observed in this course and focus on those issues that are close to your heart.
• Also, make use of the bibliography resources in your texts as they make excellent references for guided research.
• Make use of the ACU Online Resource Center. There are many great resources there to help you.

Assignments that MUST BE SUBMITTED to Your Instructor for Grading

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A GRADE FOR THE COURSE OR BE CREDITED AS COMPLETING THE COURSE UNTIL ALL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND GRADED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR: 

Assignment #1

Assignment #2

Assignment #3

Assignment #4

Assignment #5

Assignment #6

Assignment #7: Final Research Paper