CHURCH MINISTRIES DIVISION

MN 3012 Evangelism Today

The student will study the biblical principles and modern techniques of effective evangelism. Examples will show how basic methods of evangelism may be used in various cultures.

MN 3023 A Strategy for Church Growth

The course deals with the spiritual, cultural and social dynamics of church growth. The student will learn how to make a diagnostic study of a local church and discover the causes of its growth or lack of growth.

MN 3032 The Bible and Missions

A biblical study about the missionary task of the church focusing on world evangelism and discipleship.

MN 3042 Principles of Preaching

An introduction to the spiritual and practical techniques of sermon preparation and delivery. Various types of sermons are investigated.

MN 3052/3 The Church’s Educational Task

This course examines what the Bible has to say about such concepts as teaching, training and religious instruction. In general, the course discusses the church’s role and responsibility to train and instruct its members and families in the Word of God.

MN 3082/3 The Work of the Pastor

This course examines the relationships that are vital to a successful ministry and reviews the pastor’s primary responsibilities. Such subjects as church leadership, discipline, and worship are addressed.

MN 3092 Church Business

This course is an introductory study of many of the principles and procedures used in today’s business world as they apply to the local church and its leadership.

MN 3112 Expository Preaching

This is a practical course in the methodology of expository preaching. It emphasizes the step-by-step process of creating biblically based sermons.

MN 3132 Introduction to Missions

The Bible’s teaching on missions is outlines through the use of both the Old and New
Testaments. Two missions themes are treated throughout the study: the redemptive people of God and Christ’s strategy for missions.

MN 3143 Teaching in the Church

A theologically based, creative approach to teaching is presented which draws from the best modern ideas of teaching and learning. The theory is then applied to practice with varying age groups in the church.

MN 3152 Christian Counseling

A paraprofessional approach to Christian counseling is presented. A method of counseling called “agape therapy” is presented. This course is not a theoretical approach; rather it is a means to practical Christian counseling.

MN 3162 Islam: Introduction and Approach

This course is an introductory study of Islam, including its beliefs, practices, and present status as a world religion. It offers practical guidelines for effective Christian witness to Muslims.

MN 3172/3 The Worship of God

This course gives a clear understanding of Christian worship as directed by the Holy Spirit. It discusses the necessity, value, and results of worship and presents biblical models of worship.

MN 3183 Christian Education Leadership

An in-depth study of the general principles of administration and management and their relationship to the task of the local church, with particular emphasis on the development of a proper program of Christian education.

MN 3193 Introduction to Church Music

This course begins with a study of the biblical purposes of church music. It also deals with the function of music in church practice and outreach.

MN 3203 Pastoral Counseling

It is a basic course in pastoral counseling with a strong biblical orientation. The student will study and practice such techniques as listening, interviewing, bringing correction, and marriage and family counseling.

MN 3233 Human Relations

The theme of love, or agape, is examined and applied to many kinds of human relationships. Agape is first experiences when one meets God, and then it is applied to other relationships of human experience.

MN 3242 A Survey of Modern Missions

This course focuses on the nature of mission’s efforts since 1945. Recognition is given to the strategy of the Holy Spirit in granting revival for equipping and guiding the Church in its on-going mission worldwide. This is seen particularly in the Pentecostal outpouring of this century.

MN 3913 Power Encounter

The tremendous success of the New Testament church can be attributed in large part to the fact that it moved in supernatural power, with signs following. More and more contemporary church leaders are asking the question, “how can we have this same power and success in the church today?” This course is designed to answer that question. It is a practical “how to” course for power ministry.