Congregational MinistryOne of the four emphasis tracks available in the SIBI Northwest Two-Year Program, the Congregational Ministry track, plays a special role in the training of students. The track's objective is to adequately prepare men to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, while working with an established church in the United States. Emphases include: - Public proclamation
- Personal evangelism and church growth
- Ministry and equipping the church for ministry
- Developing one's own spiritual life
In everything, we want our students to live and teach in such a way that they make the truth interesting, relevant, and therefore desirable. Curriculum- Advanced Homiletics
- An advanced course in the study and preparation of sermons with a deeper study of the various types of sermons. The course is designed to equip the student to preach more creatively and effectively. Major emphases include enhancing communication skills and increasing organizational strategies.
- Church Growth
- The basic objective of this course is to study the tri-dimensional patterns found in healthy, dynamic, and growing congregations of the Lord's people (quantitative growth, qualitative growth, and structural growth).
- Leadership Development
- In this course we propose to assess the areas of needed leadership development within a congregation and contribute positively to leadership growth in the brotherhood. Objectives are to help each student visualize his or her own leadership potential, to construct a profile of what the Bible pictures as a strong spiritual church leader, and to promote a better understanding of God's leadership plan for the church.
- Congregational Ministry
- This course examines the special work of a minister in a local church setting. Major areas of emphasis include the minister's work, his interpersonal relationships, his spiritual life, and dealing with ministry struggles.
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