Multiplying Laborers for the Urban Harvest

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J. Visit and pray for the sick. K. M eet with, counsel, comfort, encourage, aid, and instruct those who are hurting or who are in crisis. L. E xhort, rebuke, and correct those who are negligent or disobedient in regard to Christ’s commands. M. Pray for and minister to those who are in bondage to addictive behaviors. N. Identify and manage conflict in a godly manner. O. P rovide for the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of his/her immediate family. P. G ive consistently from their income to God’s work and make special offerings out of gratitude to God and in response to his leading. Q. H elp people identify and organize specific ways to work for freedom, wholeness, and justice within the urban community, under the direction of the Holy Spirit. A. O f the biblical and theological meaning of the city in the past, present, and future plan of God. B. Of the biblical and theological foundation of Christian missions. C. O f the broad outline of missions history and of significant developments in modern missions. D. Of, and familiarity with, the history of urban mission. E. Of approaches to fulfilling a church’s missions responsibilities. F. O f approaches to effective communication of the Gospel across class and cultural barriers. G. O f the principles of cultural anthropology and their implications for theology and ministry. H. O f the principles of urban sociology and their implications for theology and ministry. I. Of principles of contextualization. J. O f principles and approaches to effective Christian community develop- ment. K. O f the power of the Gospel to bring freedom, wholeness, and justice to the people of the city. The learners demonstrate understanding:

The purpose of the Department of Christian Ministry is to provide training in the practice of lay and pastoral leadership within the context of the urban church.

Urban Mission

The purpose of the Department of Urban Mission is to provide training in the history, theology, and practice of missiology, urban church planting, and urban community development.

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