reflecting on one’s own theology of pastoral ministry and journey of leadership during an internship, incorporating lessons learned and growth in pastoral leadership, as well as considering the role of the church and congregation in the public realm. Theology of leadership and my journey of leadership Write an essay on your “own theology of pastoral…

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discussing how the New Testament writers connect the Old Testament to the New Testament and the gospel, and how these connections should be applied to proclaiming the gospel today. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING Using your readings in Bock and Boda, how do the New Testament…

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This assignment prompt focuses on the Allegory of the Cave and asks students to write 2-3 well developed paragraphs discussing their thoughts on being a prisoner in the cave, winning freedom, and the relevance of the allegory today. Focus on the Allegory of the Cave, and write, formally 2-3 well developed paragraphs centered on these…

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Navigating Polarized Positions in Light of the Kingdom of God: Conversations with Two Christians on a Controversial Topic Find a way this week to have two conversations (about an hour each) with two Christians holding polarized positions on any one topic. It could be a social topic that touches theology, like abortion or the death…

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“Leading with Purpose: A Theologically-Driven Job Description for a Ministry Leader” Bolman and Deal see an organization through four frames: structural, human resources, politics, and symbols. Imagine that you are the lead pastor/church planter/minister or the CEO of a nonprofit who is responsible for fulfilling your ministry through the administration and empowerment of a team.…

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Creating a Pro-Diversity Culture in the Workplace: Factors, Implementation, and Ethical Leadership Perspectives. Identify factors that promote a pro-diversity culture and how to implement each of those steps within a professional working environment. Identify and discuss how to remove obstacles that can potentially deter a pro-diversity culture in the workplace. Finally, address how an ethical…

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“The Hidden Role of Administration in Ministry: Challenges and Opportunities for Leaders” Initial Post: As a future minister, I believe that the administrative side of ministry will be both easy and difficult for me. On one hand, I have always been organized and Initial Post: Administration is one of those tasks that is often done…

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“Paul’s Perspective on Modern Evangelical Social and Political Engagement: Gospel Consistency or Conflict?” In his letters to the early Christian communities, the apostle Paul emphasized the importance of living out the Gospel message in all aspects of life. This includes What do you think Paul would say to modern evangelical social and political engagement? Would…

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demonstrating understanding of the Christian worldview by summarizing and analyzing the essential elements of the gospel and reflecting on the implications for the Christian worldview. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the essential…

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exploring how Christianity, which is often seen as exclusive, addresses the question of what happens to those who have never heard of Jesus Christ. Since Christianity seems to be pretty exclusivistic, how might we answer the question, what about people who have never heard of Jesus Christ?

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