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EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers 229 Pastoral Ministry Portfolio

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Pastoral Ministry

How to shepherd the people of God

Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: The Place of the Pastor in the Plan of Christ .............................................................................. 2 Session 2: The Pastor and His Sermon Preparation .................................................................................... 5 Session 3: The Pastor and Church Structure ............................................................................................... 8 Session 4: The Pastor and the Ministries of the Church ............................................................................. 11 Session 5: The Pastor and the Work of an Evangelist ............................................................................... 14 Session 6: The Pastor and Weddings and Funerals .................................................................................. 17 Session 7: The Pastor and His Personal Life ............................................................................................. 20 Session 8: Study Guide for Midterm Exam ................................................................................................. 23 Session 9: The Call to the Ministry and Preaching ..................................................................................... 25 Session 10: The Pastor and Problems in the Congregation ....................................................................... 28 Session 11: The Church and the World ...................................................................................................... 31 Session 12: The Pastor and His Priorities .................................................................................................. 34 Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers ................................................................................ 37 Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam .............................................................................................. 38

Course Description

This course focuses on how to develop the crucial attitudes and ministry skills needed to effectively serve as a pastor. Topics include the heart of a great pastor; officiating at baptisms, weddings, funerals, communion, and other occasions; making sense of the ministry; the pastor as a man, student, preacher, and shepherd/leader; and principles of pastoral counseling. Students will create visual projects and applications for leaders.

Required Textbooks

1. Jeremiah Study Bible. Annotated by Dr. David Jeremiah. Worthy Publishing,

2013. CBD 9781936034895

2. Dr. W. A. Criswell. Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors. Nashville, TN: B&H Pub Group, 2000. CBD 9780805423600

3. Dr. Erwin Lutzer. Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2008. CBD 9780825429477

4. Dr. H. B. London and Neil B. Wiseman. The Heart of a Great Pastor: How to Grow Strong and Thrive Wherever God Has Planted You. Ventura, CA: Regal, 2006. CBD 9780830742813

5. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2003. CBD or 9780805428360

Additional Books for Pastors, Leaders, and Advanced Students

6. Dr. Aubrey Malphurs and Keith Willhite. A Contemporary Handbook for Weddings and Funerals. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic and Professional, 2003. CBD 9780825431869

7. Dr. O. S. Hawkins. The Pastor’s Primer. Dallas, TX: GuideStone, 2006.

Internet Resources - 4truth.net * bible.org * blueletterbible.org *

gotquestions.org * helpmewithbiblestudy.org * jeremiahstudybible.com *

leestrobel.com * lifeway.com * ministrygrid.com * www.namb.net *

nextgenleader.net * wayofthemaster.com/

Professors – Click here to receive the Notes by email. The intent of this course is to equip you with the Word of God, to strengthen

your character and integrity, and to develop your relational and servant-leadership skills for the glory of God.

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Session 1: The Place of the Pastor in the Plan of Christ

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutes

Study chapters 1-3 in Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors and chapter 1 in The Heart of a Great Pastor. Explore the resources on patience in the Topical Index in the Jeremiah Study Bible and on “Pastor” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. The process of writing develops neural connections and strengthens the brain. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.

1 Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors, What are the key ideas in “The Place of the Pastor”?

2 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor in the Pulpit”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor in His Study”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Every Assignment Is Holy Ground”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Pastor”?

For Advanced Students

1 Handbook for Weddings and Funerals What are the key ideas in pages 1-26?




Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutes

Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning practical and meaningful. Reflecting on Christian virtues—integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility—is a key component of character development.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Requests you need to pray? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be grateful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others concerning times of persecution, struggle, suffering, temptation, or trial?

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutes

In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphical organizers, mind-maps, role-play, or skits to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. The group activity is an opportunity for students to display their thinking visually. Displaying thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole learning team in the creative thinking process. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership. Students learn better together.




Session 2: The Pastor and His Sermon Preparation



Study chapters 4-6 in Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors and chapter 2 in The Heart of a Great Pastor. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words.

1 Criswell’s Guidebook, what are the key ideas in “The Pastor in His Sermon Preparation”?

2 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor and His Staff”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Organization of a New Church”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Partnership with the Master Gardener”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Minister, Ministry”?


1 Handbook for Weddings and Funerals, What are the key ideas in pages 27-58?





As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. Be prepared to discuss these applications in class.

1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others?




In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphical organizers, mind-maps, role-play, or skits to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.




Session 3: The Pastor and Church Structure




1 Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors, What are the key ideas in “The Pastor Structures the Church”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Financing the Church”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor and the Construction of New Buildings”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Bloom Where You Are Planted”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Church”?







As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.









Session 4: The Pastor and the Ministries of the Church




1 Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors, What are the key ideas in “The Many Ministries of the Church”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Administrating the Ordinances”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Ordination of the Pastor and the Deacon”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Energized by a Dream”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Offices in the New Testament”?






Session 5: The Pastor and the Work of an Evangelist




1 Criswell’s Guidebook, what are the key ideas in “The Pastor Doing the Work of an Evangelist”?

2 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor and Children”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor as Counselor and Shepherd of the Flock”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Fall in Love with Your Call”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Ordinances”?






Session 6: The Pastor and Weddings and Funerals




1 Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors, What are the key ideas in “The Wedding Ceremony”?

2 What are the key ideas in “The Funeral Service”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Pastor and Discouragement”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Perks Only Pastors Enjoy”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Weddings”?






Session 7: The Pastor and His Personal Life




1 Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors, What are the key ideas in “The Pastor in His Personal Life”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Do’s and Don’ts for the Pastor”?

3 What are the key ideas in “The Reward of a Work Well Done”?




4 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “A Personalized Blueprint”?

5 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Suffering”?











Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes

Professor will coach students in writing their term papers using Tips for Writing Term Papers. Professor will coach students in reviewing for the exam.




Session 8: Study Guide for Midterm Exam


The midterm exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications for Leaders from Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors

1 What are the key applications in “The Place of the Pastor”?

2 What are the key applications in “The Pastor in the Pulpit”?

3 What are the key applications in “The Pastor in His Study”?

4 What are the key applications in “The Pastor in His Sermon Preparation”?

5 What are the key applications in “The Pastor and His Staff”?

6 What are the key applications in “The Many Ministries of the Church”?




7 What are the key applications in “Administrating the Ordinances”?

8 What are the key applications in “The Pastor Doing the Work of an Evangelist”?

9 What are the key applications in “The Pastor and Children”?

10 What are the key applications in “The Pastor as Counselor and Shepherd of the Flock”?

11 What are the key applications in “The Wedding Ceremony”?

12 What are the key applications in “The Funeral Service”?

Group Activity – 60 minutes

After the exam, the professor will coach students in working on term papers. Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course. Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to the next

session. Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses. Register students and order books for the next course.




Session 9: The Call to the Ministry and Preaching



Study chapters 1-5 in Pastor to Pastor and chapter 8 in The Heart of a Great Pastor. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words.

1 Pastor to Pastor, What are the key ideas in “The Call to the Ministry”?

2 What are the key ideas in “A Congregation’s Expectations”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Surviving a Skirmish”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Problem People”?




5 What are the key ideas in “Preaching”?

6 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Grow a Great Soul”?

7 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Preaching”?


1 In the Handbook for Weddings and Funerals, What are the key ideas in pages 217-252?




Session 10: The Pastor and Problems in the Congregation




1 Pastor to Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Christian Loafers”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Church Splits”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Politics”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Envy”?




5 What are the key ideas in “Burnout”?

6 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “A Fresh Encounter with God”?

7 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definitions of “Envy” and “Conflict, Interpersonal”?






Session 11: The Church and the World




1 Pastor to Pastor, What are the key ideas in “The Church and the World”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Counseling”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Worship”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Public Invitations”?




5 What are the key ideas in “God’s Judgment”?

6 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Living Above Reproach”?

7 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definitions of “Praise” and “Worship”?






Session 12: The Pastor and His Priorities




1 Pastor to Pastor, What are the key ideas in “A Kinder, Gentler Theology”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Priorities”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Failure”?

4 What are the key ideas in “The Fallen”?




5 What are the key ideas in “The Church”?

6 The Heart of a Great Pastor, What are the key ideas in “Epilog”?

7 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Priesthood of Believers”?

8 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, What are the key ideas in the definition of “Unity”?












Professor will coach students in preparing for student presentations by creating illustrations, charts, or visuals.

Students are encouraged to invite pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to session 13 to watch student presentations.




Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers

Student Presentations


Contribute to a group or individual presentation on a chapter in one of the textbooks. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership.

The presentations are an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities.

Term Paper


Type a 10- to 15-page term paper or booklet titled Applications for Leaders from Pastoral Ministry based on the textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Text should be double-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective servant-leadership.

Writing is a vital skill in ministry. The term paper is an opportunity for students to enhance their writing skills. The term paper is where students collect the ideas of mentors in books to fully develop and utilize them. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Studies indicate that students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading.

How Term Papers Are Graded Papers of 15 pages and zero errors earn 150 points. Papers of 14 pages and with less than 2 errors earn 140 points. Papers of 13 pages and with less than 3 errors earn 130 points. Papers of 12 pages and with less than 4 errors earn 120 points. Papers of 11 pages and with less than 5 errors earn 110 points. Papers of 10 pages and with less than 6 errors earn 100 points. Papers of 9 pages and with less than 7 errors earn 90 points. Papers of 8 pages and with less than 8 errors earn 80 points.

Papers with 8 errors or more earn an NC and need to be resubmitted.


Professor will coach students in preparing for and improving student presentations.

Professor will coach students in reviewing for the final exam.

Professor will coach students in revising the term paper.




Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam


The final exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications for Leaders from Pastor to Pastor

1 What are the key applications in “The Call to the Ministry”?

2 What are the key applications in “A Congregation’s Expectations”?

3 What are the key applications in “Surviving a Skirmish”?

4 What are the key applications in “Problem People”?

5 What are the key applications in “Preaching”?

6 What are the key applications in “Church Splits”?




7 What are the key applications in “Envy”?

8 What are the key applications in “Burnout”?

9 What are the key applications in “The Church and the World”?

10 What are the key applications in “Counseling”?

11 What are the key applications in “Worship”?

12 What are the key applications in “Public Invitations”?




Course Evaluation and Debriefing

1

What made the course awesome for you? What learning activities did you enjoy most? What assignments were most helpful? How did this course help you experience life transformation?

2

How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and fellow believers?

Group Activity – 60 minutes

Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course.

Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, and friends to the next course.

Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses.

Register students and order books for the next course.

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

Transfer Credits: To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio. The portfolio consists of the questions, journal reflections, term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the courses, students may transfer up to 66 units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable.

Transformational Learning Tip: By reviewing this portfolio once a year as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry. Based on best practices for learning and neural science key concepts are repeated in multiple courses to support the life-long learning process.


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