Course Learning Resources:
Understanding the Fivefold Ministry: How do these five leadership gifts work together
Matthew D Green
Course Description
This course is an in-depth examination of the ministry
gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and
teachers. Jesus gave gifts to men. Discover how these
gifts function together in the church "to prepare God's
people for works of service.” This study will help you
further understand God's call on your life.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will
understand:
- Who are the modern-day apostles, and
why does the church still need them?
- What are the marks of an authentic
prophet, and how should we judge
prophecy?
- How do you know if you're called to
be an evangelist, and what's the most
effective method for leading an
unbeliever to Christ?
- Why are teachers so influential, and
how do we discern false doctrine?
- What is the role of the pastor in
the twenty-first century, and how is it
changing?
- How do the five ministry gifts
cooperate in thelocal church, and who's
in charge when all five are active?
Course Policies
Attendance
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.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 7 total assignments, including a final paper.
Grade Components
Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Final paper: 10% of total
Test I: 5% of total
Test II: 5% of total
Final Exam: 20% of total
Grading Scale |
