Mentor's Manual

Table of Contents3
Preface7
Section I - Understanding The Urban Ministry Institute11
Our Parent Organization: World Impact, Inc.13
Our Purpose and Ministry Objectives: Equipping Leaders for the Urban Church18
The Vision of The Urban Ministry Institute21
Of Whose Spirit Are We?: A Primer on Why We Seek to Retrieve the Great Tradition for the City Church23
Sacred Roots and the Capstone Curriculum30
The Capstone Curriculum Overview35
The Foundations for Ministry Series38
Our Certificate and Diploma Programs41
MAP Course and Process for Diploma Students43
The Nicene Creed and Its Role in Leadership Development44
Dealing with Theological Diversity:Holding Fast the Good49
Section II - Understanding the Role of the Mentor55
The Profile of a TUMI Mentor57
The Mentor and Cultural Contextualization63
Our Pedagogical Approach to Lessons: Contact, Content, Connection66
The Case for Case Studies: The Importance of Contacts and Case Studies in Capstone68
Literacy and Language Issues: Helping Students Succeed74
Reading Standards78
TUMI Course Credit and Accreditation80
Section III - Understanding the Essentials of Class Administration83
Managing the Class Schedule85
Studying and Planning: Your Personal Preparation87
Preparing Class Paperwork88
Readying Your Facilities and Classroom92
Assigning, Recording, and Processing Student Grades94
Wrapping Up Final Details98
Section IV - Understanding the Mechanics of Class Instruction99
Leading a Capstone Module or Foundations for Ministry Series Class Session101
Handling Projects and Student Assignments112
Dealing with Difficulties in the Classroom120
Appendices125
Appendix 1 - Our Distinctives: Advancing the Kingdom among the Urban Poor127
Appendix 2 - The Key Components of “In Context” Theological Education134
Appendix 3 - Overview of the Capstone Curriculum and Summary Objectives136
Appendix 4 - Teaching Objectives for the Capstone Curriculum, by Module139
Capstone Module 1 – Conversion and Calling139
Capstone Module 2 – The Kingdom of God144
Capstone Module 3 – Theology of the Church147
Capstone Module 4 – Foundations for Christian Mission152
Capstone Module 5 – Bible Interpretation165
Capstone Module 6 – God the Father173
Capstone Module 7 – Foundations of Christian Leadership177
Capstone Module 8 – Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare182
Capstone Module 9 – Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom186
Capstone Module 10 – God the Son198
Capstone Module 11 – Practicing Christian Leadership203
Capstone Module 12 – Focus on Reproduction207
Capstone Module 13 – The New Testament Witness to Christand His Kingdom213
Capstone Module 14 – God the Holy Spirit218
Capstone Module 15 – The Equipping Ministry222
Capstone Module 16 – Doing Justice and Loving Mercy:Compassion Ministries231
Appendix 5 - Professor’s Guide237
Appendix 6 - Fast Facts on the Capstone Curriculum240
Appendix 7 - Comparing the Scripture Memorization Lists in the Capstone Curriculum and Master the Bible System241
Appendix 8 - Ways to Schedule Your Training Programs245
Appendix 9 - Sample Weekly Class Schedule246
Appendix 10 - Sample Course Schedule247
Appendix 11 - The Three-Step Model249
Appendix 12 - The Exegetical Project: Using the Three-Step Model to Exegete Scripture250
Appendix 13 - Documenting Your Work252
Appendix 14 - Sample Student Information Sheet256
Appendix 15 - Sample Attendance Record Sheet257
Appendix 16 - Sample Reading Assignment Handout258
Appendix 17 - Sample Reading Completion Sheet260
Appendix 18 - Sample Grade Recording Sheet262
Appendix 19 - TUMI Grade Scale263
Appendix 20 - Scripture Memory Grading Form264
Appendix 21 - Proctoring265
Appendix 22 - World Impact’s Affirmation of Faith Statement266
Appendix 23 - Creedal Theology as a Blueprint for Discipleship and Leadership268
Appendix 24 - There Is a River281
Appendix 25 - The Nicene Creed282
Appendix 26 - The Nicene Creed With Biblical Support283
Appendix 27 - We Believe: Confession of the Nicene Creed (Common Meter)285
Appendix 28 - We Believe: Confession of the Nicene Creed (8.7.8.7. Meter)286
Appendix 29 - The Apostles’ and Nicene Creed Bibliography287
Appendix 30 - An Abridged Bibliography on Becoming an Effective Mentor and Teacher290
Appendix 31 - At-a-Glance Responsibilities Checklist for Site Coordinators and Mentors291
Appendix 32 - The Role of Women in Ministry296
Appendix 33 - Capstone Student Educational Learning Hours300
Appendix 34Mentor Sign-Off Form303

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