Course Learning Resources:
Course Description
This course is an in depth discovery of what your true
calling and passion is in ministry.
You will learn the importance of having a
targeted message to a targeted group of people that are
ready to hear the message that God has placed in you.
You will discover the importance of having a
niche market based on your core passion to most
affectively reach the people that God intends for you to
minister to.
Discovering your passion will show you exactly
how you should minister to be the most affective for
your followers.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will learn:
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How am I wired?
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You were blessed with natural talents and gifts at
birth. You have developed them over your entire life.
What are these and how are they to be used? What drives
and motivates you? You will investigate personality and
behavioral styles. These characteristics are proven to
be cornerstones of success in work and relationships.
These insights give key pointers toward your God given
purpose in life.
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What is my calling/purpose?
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God instilled your identity and purpose in your spirit.
It is your responsibility to discover that unique
purpose. We see many signs throughout our lives that
give us clues and direction, but we are often so busy we
miss them. Through a series of detailed questions and
answers you will look at past experience, search for
areas of passion and begin to really ‘peel back the
onion’ for major insights into your purpose.
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What Are Your Core Values?
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Your core values are like guardrails on the highway of
life. They not only help you stay on the right path but
also help point to what is really important to you. You
have also been given spiritual gifts which often give
clear indications of what God has in mind for you. What
do these things tell you about your reason for living?
Both core values and spiritual gifts are clues or
pointers that are an important part of discovering your
purpose.
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What Do I Need To Change To Line Up With The Will Of
God?
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Ask the right questions with the proper motives and we
believe the answer will be provided. Perhaps some
changes need to be made or some issues need to be
cleared before the information will be given. God wants
to use you. He wants you to know and live your purpose.
He wants to make sure you are willing and ready. Here
you will explore and work on any fears, limiting beliefs
or resistance to full surrender. You will be provided
with techniques that will allow you to discover and
clear out blocks that might prevent direct insight into
your purpose.
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How Can You Reach Your Destiny?
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After looking back and within, we now turn to the source
- our creator. Here you are taught how to apply specific
tools and techniques that are proven to reveal your
identity and destiny. At this point we go from the
intellectual part of the exercise to a spiritual journey
with your creator. He wants you to know with
certainty…Who you are…and, why you are here! You will
learn to listen with your heart and soul. You will learn
your purpose through five proven techniques. Experience
shows that all the techniques are effective. But you
will probably find that there are one or two that work
exceptionally well…and are worthy of becoming part of
your ongoing spiritual disciplines.
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Where do I go from here Pt1?
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Once you know your identity and destiny, you have a
choice to make. Will you live your purpose or will
you continue to do the same things over and over
expecting a different result? This final step is
what really makes the difference. Tools to live on
purpose and expand your fun, energy, focus, and freedom
will be provided. A wasted life is a life lived
without purpose!
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Where
do I go from here - Pt 2?
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Once
you know your identity and destiny, you have a choice to
make. Will
you live your purpose or will you continue to do the
same things over and over expecting a different result?
This final step is what really makes the
difference.
Tools to live on purpose and expand your fun, energy,
focus, and freedom will be provided.
A wasted life is a life lived without purpose!
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Biblical examples of purpose for Men
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There are many examples of men with purpose in the
scriptures.
Through studying them you can gain insight into your own
purpose.
This lesson will take a look at Joseph from the Old
Testament and Paul from the New Testament.
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Biblical examples of purpose for Women
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There are many examples of women with purpose in the
scriptures.
Through studying them you can gain insight into your own
purpose.
This lesson will take a look at Ruth from the Old
Testament.
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The purpose of Christ
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Jesus Christ is probably the best example of
understanding ones purpose and call.
In this lesson we will study some of the aspects
of the Call on the life of Christ.
Course Policies
This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the
Internet. Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or
HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so
that you have adequate time to complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work
comfortably. Communication
As an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use the email
address provided for questions, comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.
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