Church & Ministry Aug 2018
Church & Ministry Aug 2018
Church & Ministry Aug 2018
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to expose the students to have a clear knowledge of the church and its
ministry. Attempts will be made to understand the biblical basis for the church, nature and purpose
of the church, ministry and administration of the church. The sacramental ministry of the church and
other related topics would be also covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To help students understand and recognize the importance of church and its ministry
2. To enlighten students to various aspects and dynamics of church ministry
3. To enable students to have ministry and administrative skills in order to become an effective
minister.
4. To challenge students to be faithful to their call and commitment.
5. To help the students to be an instrumental in planting and developing a local church.
6. To prepare students minister effectively and skillfully to the demands of our present day
problems and challenges in the church and society.
7. To inspire and motivate students to have a passion for church ministry.
CORE TEXTBOOKS
Jeyaraj, Jesudasan Baskar. Christian Ministry: Models of Ministry and Training. Bangalore:
Theological Book Trust, 2002.
Miley, George. Loving the Church Blessing the Nations: Pursuing the Role of Local Churches in
Global Mission. Waynesboro: Gabriel Publishing, 2003.
Pate, Larry. Starting New Churches,.Delhi: ICI University, 2004.
Ponraj, S. and Devasagayam. Planting and Perfecting of Churches: A Practical Guide for Grass
Root Church Planters. Chennai: Mission Educational Books, 1997.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. The church –
1. The Etymology of the word Church
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2. Reflecting on the course and the subjects dealt with, write a critical essay about 2000 to
3000 words on “Opportunities of Ministry in modern India” with reference to either
democracy or gender equality or use and abuse of Internet. Evaluation 20%
3. Conduct an interview with a pastor of different denomination other than GSCI with suitable
questionnaire dealing with issues of ministry related to marriage, sacraments, environment,
corruption, church growth, TV evangelism etc. and evaluate the interview. Evaluation 20%
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bairn, A.M. Fair. The Church in History, Vol.1. New Delhi: Omsons Publications, 1999.
________. The Church in History, Vol.2. New Delhi: Omsons Publications, 1999.
Briner, Bob and Ray Pritchard. The Leadership Lessons of Jesus. Nashville: Broadman & Holman
Publishers, 1997.
Cladis, George. Leading the Team- Based Church. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass, 1999.
Davis, Anne (ed.). Formation for Christian Ministry. Louisville: Review and Expositor Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985.
Dennison, Justin. Team Ministry: A blueprint for Christian Leadership. London: Hodder &
Stoughton, 1997.
Flew, Newton R. Jesus and his Church. Carlisle: Paternoster press, 1998.
Getz, A. Gene, Sharpening the focus of the Church, Wheaton: Victor Books, 1984.
_________. The Masters plan for the Church. Chicago: Moody Press, 1991.
Malphurs, Aubrey. Ministry nuts and bolts. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1997.
Means, James E. Leadership in Christian Ministry. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1989.
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Stowell, Joseph M. Shepherding the Church into the 21st Century. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1994. 4
Van Engen, Charles. God’s Missionary People. Michigan: Baker Book House, 1991.
Watson, David. I Believe in the Church. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1933.