I am excited to teach a class this winter quarter entitled "How Do I Pray for and/or Prepare for Ministry and Missions?"
First, I want to tell you what this class is NOT.
It is not only for those who want to be a pastor or missionary.
It is not an automatic seal of ministry approval.
It is not in-depth training for a specific ministry role.
Who is this class for?
If you want to pray more for ministry and missions, this class is for you.
If you want to learn more about full-time ministry and/or missions, this class is for you.
If you want to learn more about ministries in the local church, especially Trinity Baptist Church, with the purpose of praying, refocusing on what God is doing through the ministri, and learning more about the ministry of TBC.
What is meant by "ministry and missions?"
Here is a list to think about:
- International missions
- local missions and ministry
- pastors
- elders
- deacons and deaconesses
- teachers of adults, youth, and children
- the main part of the class discussion in the first two weeks
What is the class going to cover?
Several definitions of what ministry and missions are.
Reminders and some tips related to the importance of the Bible for personal, spiritual growth and understanding ministry and mission.
Reminders and helps related the importance of prayer for personal, spiritual growth and ministry and mission.
The character of a leader, specifically as it relates to church leadership
The challenges facing a leader, specifically as it relates to church leadershp
Men in ministry and missions
Women in ministry and missions
Teaching and Serving Helps
Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, and the Congregation
Here is the class description:
This class is designed to help those interested in praying for and/or pursuing ministry (teaching a class, leading a small group, serving as an elder, deacon, or deaconess, pursuing missions, or pastoral ministry). It wi be filled with prayer, practical ministry helps, and encouraging one another and ourselves to become even more equipped for the Gospel work in the church, community, and worldwide.
