Telling the Truth when People Don’t Want to Hear It Prophets are often considered great only after they moved on to another church. In most cases, they are considered too controversial and way off the normal track by the society in which they live. Sometimes,...
When the Sermon Ends Preachers are often caught up in the trap of believing that people’s immediate responses to their sermons are true indicators of their understanding and acceptance of their sermons. In the preparation for Sunday and the preaching moment, it...
Define the central beliefs of Islam and how practitioners express those beliefs. Examine the role of the prophet Muhammad in the sacred story of Islam. Compare the role of Muhammad in Islam with the role of Jesus Christ in Christianity. Describe ways in which Islam is...
Some “seasoned” congregations were once vibrant and active in the lives of their communities. Older members remember the “good old days” when the pews were full and the church was the center of activity. What changed all that? Write an essay...
Define the central beliefs of Christianity and how its practitioners express these beliefs. Discuss the life of Christ as it relates to the religious views of Christians. Define the ethical system of Christianity. Overview In the Module 4 Overview, Download Module 4...
Does Size Matter (in Leading a Congregation) Congregations come in all different sizes. Should one’s approach to effective ministry differ according to the size of the congregation? If so, how and why? How does ministry differ in small churches versus that in...
