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Ministries and Church Administration

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

R – Required and must be taken In Residence

E – Elective

C – Also available by Correspondence on non-credit basis

SW – Must be taken in Residence in Summer/Winter School

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ED 301 Leadership Training (3) E/SW

This course focuses on Church leadership and the development of churches and study groups. Includes principles of creative church administration, goal-setting, planning, recruitment and development; decision making and time management, board/staff relationships, public “image,” and building of “group” consciousness are among the topics covered.

COM 301 Communications (3) E/SW

General approaches to productive communication techniques which give valuable insights towards problem solving and general understandings that lead to creative relationships.

BUS 301 Fund Raising & Finances (3) E/SW

General approaches to fund raising that lead to productive results are considered. Includes the motivational responsibilities of the minister in developing fund raising campaigns and building programs. Explores the pros and cons of professional fund raising

BUS 401 Management (3) E/SW

Management practices and administrative techniques relating especially to church finances will be considered. The proper role of the minister, the financial responsibilities of the church board, and financial growth and accounting procedures are among the topics covered.

HOM 401 Homiletics (3) E/SW

The art and science of planning, developing and presenting sermons, addresses, lectures and meditations. Techniques of delivery and presentation and the ability to integrate Scripture and spiritual principles into meaningful applications to daily living will be stressed.

HLTH 301 Holistic Health (3) E/SW

The Christian pathway to God is an earthly trek to the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus Christ embodied, beheld and taught Wholeness (health of Body, Mind, Spirit and Affairs) and sent forth His disciples to do the same. As we follow His example of treating the “whole person,” we come to realize our individual unfoldment of the Christ Principle toward Health, Healing and Holiness.

SP 301 Speech & Voice (3) E/SW

Designed to develop a more comfortable, better sounding and more attractive self presentation before large and small groups. Involves the basics of breath control, resonance and placement of voice. Local courses approved by the Director may substitute.

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