Religion Question-Philosophy of Ministry

Philosophy of Ministry: Final Draft Assignment Instructions. In Module 1, you began this course with your initial thoughts in the four areas that will be addressed in this paper. Your thoughts may or may not have changed, but in this paper, you will provide greater insight and support based on what you have learned throughout the term. Remember that you will not be grade on your opinions or beliefs. You will be graded on how well they are articulated and supported.

While the structure of the paper is the same, the content should be different. State clearly what you believe about each area now that you have seen other examples. Explain how you have arrived at what you believe and/or how you support your thoughts. Again, this will be the focus of how your paper will be evaluated.

Instructions

It is highly recommended that you review the rubric for this assignment so that you will be aware of how the evaluation will be made.

You will submit a paper meeting the following criteria.

The body of your paper must be a minimum of 1000 words. [The title, contents, and bibliography pages are not included in this word count.] Your paper can be a maximum of 2000 words. The reasoning for this is so that you will practice the skill of focusing your thoughts, presenting them in a clear and concise manner.

• Turabian format is required for all papers in this course. Refer to the Turabian resources found in the Syllabus if needed.
• You must use at least four sources for this paper. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. The Bible can be used as one of your sources.

Your paper should include the following sections, and each section should be identified with the given section titles (both first and second level) highlighted below. (You are not to highlight them in your paper. They are only highlighted here for identification.) This paper is meant to be written in first person.

For each section, do not simply answer the questions. Explain why you have come to your conclusions. You are not limited to the questions that are provided nor do all of the questions need to be answered. They are only discussion prompts.

Part One: Teaching the Truth (first level heading)

• What Should Be Taught (second level heading) – What do you believe should be taught in church? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.
• Methods of Teaching (second level heading) – What methods do you believe should be used in teaching at church? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.

Part Two: Sharing and Receiving the Gospel (first level heading)

• Conversion (second level heading) – How do you know if a person has experience true conversion? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.
• Evangelism (second level heading) – What is the role of evangelism in the church? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.

Part Three: Membership and Church Discipline (first level heading)

• Membership (second level heading) – What is the role of membership in the church? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.
• Church Discipline (second level heading) – What is the role of church discipline in the church? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.

Part Four: Spiritual Leadership (first level heading)

• Requirements for Spiritual Leadership (second level heading) – What are the requirements of spiritual leadership? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.
• Activities of Spiritual Leadership (second level heading) – What are the activities of a spiritual leader? Have your thoughts changed since your first paper? Why or why not? Support your answer with Scripture and outside sources.