...class. That all changed when I met Margie. Margie was probably in her sixties and was very straight forward and matter-of-fact. She began to challenge me with questions about what I believed and what it meant to be a sinner. Because she was willing to get her “hands dirty” I began to attend Sunday School with anticipation and questions of my own. Her patience with me and answers to my questions eventually led to me giving my life to Christ. It was probably the reason I am drawn to Bible teaching to this day. McRaney states that evangelism is not unlike the agricultural process of planting seeds, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting. We may be asked by God to participate in different stages of this process for different people. Servant evangelism can be thought of as the planting seeds stage. According to McRaney, “We plant seeds by loving people toward Jesus with small acts of kindness in the name of Jesus.” This is what servant evangelism is. Jesus demonstrated being a servant in the Gospels when he washed the disciples’ feet and modeled for them, “and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mk 10.44-45). In the Earley and Wheeler text it is stated, “In the end Christians must understand that unbelievers will not accept what we say about Christ until they first see the truth...
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...GUIDE All questions are taken from Evangelism Is… by Dr. Earley and Dr. Wheeler. You do not need to memorize these passages. Only be familiar with the content. Be able to identify the following verses as they are written in the textbook and have an understanding of Dr. Earley’s and Dr. Wheeler’s teachings on the following verses. John 1:14 (ch. 22) And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten father, full of grace and truth Acts 1:8 (ch. 22) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witness to me in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria; and the ends of the earth Proverbs 11:30 (ch. 23) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise John 13:35 (ch. 24) By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another John 2:1–10 (ch. 25) Luke 19 (ch. 25) John 6:1–14 (ch. 25) Matthew 25:38–40 (ch. 27) Chapter 22 According to Dr. Earley, the United States has shifted from a Christian nation to a _Post Christian_ nation. (Be able to fill in the blank.) Jim Peterson defines our “secularized society” as _people without a religious framework_. (Be able to fill in the blank.) According to Dr. Earley, the “peanut butter and jelly approach” to evangelism requires both proclamation and _Affirmation. (Be able to fill in the blank.) Proclamation evangelism is primarily for whom?People who are...
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...that focuses on the need for personal conversion, sharing the gospel, and salvation. Billy Graham is well known for his large evangelistic crusades that draw people by the thousands. These crusades have given Graham the distinction of preaching the gospel, in person, to more people than any other person in history. It is widely believed that over 2 billion people have heard Billy Graham preach the Gospel while more than 2.5 million of them made a public declaration of faith in response (Aikman 53). Evangelism is a very important Biblical task and successful evangelistic campaigns, where people turn to Jesus Christ for salvation, are cause to praise God. So it is natural that many Christians hold Graham in extremely high regard. But one question still remains: is Billy Graham a modern day prophet or is he just one of the most famous preachers that has ever lived? In biblical times the word prophet meant a delegated messenger; someone that delivers the direct word from God. While there is no den William Franklin Graham was born on November 7, 1918 near Charlotte, NC. Graham was not drawn to the Bible instantly. Graham was raised on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1943 he married Ruth McCue Bell, daughter of a Christian missionary. In his early years, the Graham family was members of the very conservative Presbyterian Church although he eventually became a Southern Baptist preacher. In 1934, at age 16, Graham made a personal commitment to Christ during...
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...Bible. Today, we will discuss postmodernism and its effects on the church. We will also discuss what Christians can do to counter its effect/attack in the spread of the gospel. The term postmodernism, has been applied to many areas such as literature, philosophy, fiction, architecture, art and so on. It is mainly our response to what is considered concrete data (scientific or objective) about the world around us. Postmodernism suggests that something is reality not only because humanity generally understands it to be so but rather that reality is built upon personal interpretation as the mind attempts to process information only in relation to that particular individual's sense of reality. What this translates to is that postmodernism allows each individual to create his or her own reality based on what their mind considers to be right for them. As a result of its definition, postmodernism feeds on the premise that there are no absolute truths. It seeks to invalidate the arguments/explanations of whole groups of people in different cultures, traditions and races and instead propagates that truth is relative to each individual. Postmodernism is fueled by today's cultural bend towards personal experience in all its fallibility being the decider of truth rather than facts or principles that are universally understood as truth. One might question exactly what is the problem with postmodernism, as many fads have come, gained strength and then burnt out on the basis of its ludicrousness...
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...group of choice is Asian. To start this off, lets discuss the beliefs of evangelical protestants. There are four beliefs that they officially hold on to. First one is that the bible is incapable of being wrong. The second is that the only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ. The third is that people have to accept salvation for themselves. People have to be born again. The fourth and final one is to “spread the evangel to evangelize”. There are four characteristics of evangelical protestants. Evangelicals refer to themselves as born again Christians. They see this experience as being received by faith alone. The bible is the without fault and the only source of religious authority. They encourage evangelism through missionaries or personal encounters. They also focus on the cross as the only way to reach salvation and forgiveness. Evangelicals get along with most groups that are considered to be part of the Christian faith. There are two that they do not get along with, and that is Catholicism and Mormonism. The Evangelicals believe that Catholics have gone beyond what the scripture states. Catholics add teachings that hinder the Gospel of God. When it comes to Mormonism, evangelicals see it as not a part of Christianity. Mormons believe...
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...r Divine-Human Synergism in Ministry Dennis Bratcher A paper presented to the Breckenridge Conference on Clergy Preparation I. Introduction II. Synergism: A Biblical and Theological Base III. The Church's Mission and Ministry: A Recovery of Balance IV. Divine-Human Synergism in Ministry Footnotes Bibliography I. Introduction The Issue In Context The Church In this series of conferences begun last year, we are in process of reflecting on the direction and focus of the ministry and ministerial training in the Church of the Nazarene as our community of faith moves into the twenty-first century. We have attempted to approach our task from two complimentary perspectives, caricatured last year as the "field" of hands-on work and the "realm" of reflective inquiry (although I think there are serious problems inherent in such an artificial dichotomy of responsibilities). -1- From our initial attempts, it has become obvious that we face a multiplicity of issues in such an endeavor. The range and diversity of these issues arise partly from the variety of theological, historical, and practical concerns operating with each of us as individuals and partly from the assumptions and perspectives imported from particular arenas of ministry. One common element that keeps reappearing in various forms is the issue of the nature and mission of the Church. This issue is not unique to our enterprise in these conferences, as the new eleventh Article of Faith on...
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...Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Liberty University WHAT IS THE ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY? Submitted to Dr. D. P. Moosbrugger DSMN-500 – Discipleship Ministry Jacqueline Thornton Bryan, TX May 26, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………1 EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION…………………..1 CHURCH MINISTRY PRIORITY……………………………………………………..4 WORSHIP CONNECTION…………………………………………………………….5 CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………6 BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………7 Introduction As a youth leader working with different age groups, the question of what constitutes the essential activity of Christian ministry is a critic alone. The drive can be to simply educate about the Bible in a Christian setting, to drive spiritual foundation or to nurture discipleship of Jesus Christ. What is really important is to establish what really separates these theories or whether there is significant similarity. While many answers about education have been developed and published by nonspiritual authors, finding answers in the Christian setting require a rather different considerations as the spiritual aspect is a part. God is difficult to comprehend in scientific evaluation, however we can evaluate answers to the quest for an answer based on what Scripture teaches. In Chapter 1 of our text Mitchell states “Jesus expected his disciples to follow him, experience life change, and participate in something remarkable” (p 3). So in order...
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...CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Literally, the phrase person-to-person simply means one-to-one. This implies that addressing somebody personally on certain issues without the interference of the third party. And the rationale behind such relationship is to gain 100% attention of such individual, not only that such person will have freedom to express himself or herself to the person talking to him/her without any form of suspicion. This writeup is made to x-ray the importance of one-to-one discipleship as stated by our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. This report also focuses on the hinderances to this missing ingredient in christendom today. 1.1 Disciple In Christian usage a disciple is a follower of Jesus Christ, an adherent to the Christian tradition. A student, learner or pupil in the school of his/her master (Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) Someone who believes in ideas of a great teacher especially a religious teacher and tries to follow him. Someone who has an aptitude to acquire knowledge from a mentor (disciplar). Someone that accept the doctrine of his master without any logical reason. The example is that of Jesus Christ and His disciples. Matt. 10:24 says “the disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord’’. In other words no man can ever expect to be greater than Christ, for He is the only Lord and Christ (Act 2:36). The word disciple appears in the bible 28 times, while the plural...
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...of history and historiography . As a historian Luke was highly scientific in the way he compiled the data for his books; making his writings a mix of teachings, miracles and parables. Luke’s parables included males and females and displayed skills in elaborate storytelling. Luke structured the first half of his compositions just as Mark did, and scattered teaching throughout his gospel in small units. The purpose of this was to impress, and gain the readers attention from the beginning . Luke's creative writing style alone gives insight to who he was as a Man. In examining the literary work in The Acts of the Apostles, it quickly becomes evident that Luke addresses various major themes. Some of the prominent themes are the Holy Spirit, evangelism and the defending the gospel for the future of Christ. These recurring motifs persist throughout Acts. The discerning of these themes are essential to understanding the significance of the book of Acts, along with Luke's biographies and teaching. All of these things provide the framework for the reader to get to know Luke, have knowledge of his literary style, and understand the purpose of his writings. Their is very limited information about Luke. However, it is commonly known that the writer of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles doesn't name himself, but evidence attributes Luke, as the author of the third Gospel and the book of Acts. The fact that Luke wrote Luke and the book of Acts without mentioning his name at all, leaves the reader...
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...cultural movements that continue to impact the lives of those who hear the music. With its history deeply rooted in the music styles of West African griots, the elements of hip hop represent the suffering and painful journey slaves faced. The culture of DJing, rapping, graffiti and breakdancing was later integrated into this new music genre. As a result, many stereotyped hip hop as music that was particularly popular among blacks, which could be affiliated with radical black groups and gangs. Even today, many hip hop songs are negatively known for their message about drug use, sexual desires, and violence. REACH is a dance team affiliated with Rutgers University that focuses on the glorification of God in the Christian religion, through the art of body movement. By using the passion of dance, the team is able to project the Gospel and display God’s love through body worship. With Colossians 3:17 as the team’s mission statement and foundation, it reminds members that God is their first priority. However, there is a notable factor that stands out about REACH. Although it is a Christian dance group, Christian rap music and hip hop dancing styles are incorporated into their routine. This is highly unusual for a Christian dance group because outsiders would assume it to use gospel or contemporary Christian music. Besides this, the group represents how hip hop has widely influenced the Asian culture, especially since many members on the team are first generation Americans with an Asian...
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...John Lennon and Politics To write a piece on John Lennon such as this, one is likely to get their throat cut, regardless of the angle one takes. Any article on John Lennon is political non-stop unless you were one of the ‘Apple Scruffs’ (Beatles groupies) who came in through their bathroom window for a shot at one of the Fab Four. For one to understand Lennon: The Activist, one should first consider the formative years of his life. This essay will investigate the personal and cultural influences that led to Lennon’s activism – both political and for peace – as well as an in-depth analysis of four of Lennon’s most political songs. In September 1980 he talked about his family and his rebellious nature: Part of me would like to be accepted by all facets of society and not be this loudmouthed lunatic musician. But I cannot be what I am not. Because of my attitude, all the other boys' parents ... instinctively recognised what I was, which was a troublemaker, meaning I did not conform and I would influence their kids, which I did ... I did my best to disrupt every friend's home ... Partly, maybe, it was out of envy that I didn't have this so-called home, but I really did ... There were five women who were my family. Five strong, intelligent women. Five sisters. Those women were fantastic ... that was my first feminist education ... One happened to be my mother ... she just couldn't deal with life. She had a husband who ran...
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...REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014 (Fall 2013-Summer 2014) Regent University 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800 800.373.5504 admissions@regent.edu www.regent.edu PREFACE Regional Accreditation Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. National and State Accreditation Regent University’s undergraduate school is accredited or certified by the following bodies: Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org/) The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) The Regent University School of Education's educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts & Sciences interdisciplinary studies program, which are designed to prepare competent, caring, and qualified professional educators are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council for a period of seven years, from January 9, 2009 to January 9, 2016. This accreditation certifies that the educational leadership, teacher preparation and interdisciplinary studies programs have provided evidence that they adhere to TEAC's quality principles. Teacher Educational Accreditation Council, One Dupont Circle, Suite...
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...Growing customer value, satisfaction and loyalty Building customer value, satisfaction, and loyalty As marketing expert Don. Peppers and Martha Rogers say: The only value your company will ever create is the value that come from customers-the ones you have now and the ones you will have in the future. Businesses succeed by getting, keeping and growing customers. Customer are the only reason you build factories, hire employees, schedule meetings, lay fiber-optic lines, or engage in any business activity. Without customers, you have don’t a business. CUSTOMER VALUE: * The level of priority the customer gives to a product. CUSTOMER SATIFACTION: * When the customer perceive expected value from the product is called customer satisfaction. CUSTOMER LOYALTY: * the totality of feelings or attitudes that would incline a customer to consider the re-purchase of a particular product, service or brand or re-visit a particular company, shop or website. Customer perceived value Is the difference between the prospective customer’s evaluation of all the benefits and all the costs of an offering and perceived alternatives. Total customers value- is the perceived monetary value of the bundle of economic, functional, and psychological benefits customers expect from a given market offering. Total customer cost- is the bundle of costs customers expect to incur in evaluating, obtaining, using, and disposing of the given market offering, including monetary, time, energy, and psychic...
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...Chapter 1 : Introduction To Marketing Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments. It is an integrated process through which companies build strong customer relationships and create value for their customers and for themselves. Marketing is the key factor behind the success of a company. Generally a company produces many things which may include different kinds of consumer products, electronic goods or may be many services. Every company spends huge sums of money to these marketing strategies. They employ these specialized people in the field of marketing in lieu of huge remuneration. The chief responsibility of these marketing is to make these products popular and to prepare new marketing ventures so that people develop some sorts of understanding about the company and its products or services. When it comes to marketing, most if not all marketing professionals have a different approach on how to reach consumers. Despite the differences in how consumers are reached, the goal is often the same; encourage consumers to purchase a specific product or service. The obvious way to increase your consumer base is to increase the amount of consumers you reach. Evolution of Marketing Earlier approaches The marketing orientation evolved...
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...Secularism A Religion Profile from International Students, Inc. Secularism: An Overview Number of Adherents Demographer Davit Barrett estimates that there are 150 million atheists and 768 million nonreligious people in the world. The combined total comes to more than 918 million people (Barrett). Toward the end of the Renaissance, the modern method of empirical science began to develop. The key players were Nicholas Copernicus (1473-1543), Johannes Kepler (15711630), and Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Although it may seem ironic now, each of these men believed in the Christian God. They viewed science as studying the handiwork of an almighty Creator and discerning His natural laws. Galileo considered God to have written two “books”: the Bible and nature (Hummel, p. 106). Contrary to popular belief, the cause for the diversion between Christianity and science originated not with the Church but with the university professors who were threatened by Galileo’s revolutionary ideas. These professors were steeped in the Greek scientific method, which included observation to a small extent, but mostly explained the workings of nature through rational deduction from first principles, or assumptions, an entire view of the universe had been built up. Consequently, the professors embraced such misconceptions as the sun having no imperfections, the moon being a perfectly smooth sphere that shone with its own light, and the earth alone having a moon since the earth was at the center of the...
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