SUMMER 2008
July 14-18
Applied Theology
Mark Ross
Syllabus
A theological approach to moral problems and social issues in contemporary society (social ethics) and/or to personal spiritual growth and renewal (personal ethics).
July 21-25
Reformed Worship
Terry Johnson
Syllabus
An overview of the biblical theology of worship with applications to the changing styles and forms of corporate worship occurring in today's church. Students analyze important issues, such as the role of traditional and contemporary music in worship, seeker services, new worship paradigms, the regulative principle, aesthetics, architecture, worship planning methods, and personal preparation.
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SUMMER 2008
July 7-11
Theology of Intercultural Ministry
Paul Long, Jr.
Building on an understanding of the global dimension of current ministry, intercultural theology of ministry will explore contemporary ministry opportunities and challenges, developing biblical critiques and philosophies for ongoing and new intercultural ministries.
July 14-18
Ethnography: Cultural Exegesis
Sam Larson
A research course on the theory, practice, and methods of understanding community and culture. The course is intended to provide research tools appropriate for D.Min. projects, with an emphasis on practical or missional ethnography. This course may be taken for both the intercultural and pastoral tracks.
July 21-25
Preaching for Revitalization
David Jussely
This course is designed to help pastors and others in career ministry or mission gain a deeper understanding of biblical principles and practices that will refresh the pulpit ministry and add to the revitalization of the local church. Although this course is designed primarily for those with at least five years of preaching experience, others in full-time Christian work with less preaching experience will also benefit.
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SUMMER 2008
July 7-11
Radical Grace
Steve Brown
Syllabus
Scandalous grace, radical freedom, infectious joy and surprising faithfulness are our heritage. So often we trade our heritage for a “mess of pottage.” The purpose of this course is to aid the pastor in the return to the roots, the incredible joy and freedom we knew at the beginning of our Christian journey. July 14-18
Church Growth and Renewal Core
Joel Hunter and Ed StetzerSyllabus
An exploration of church growth and renewal dynamics from a biblical, theological and cultural perspective. Topics include corporate prayer, worship, preaching, teaching, small groups, evangelism and ministries of mercy & justice. Special attention will be given to developing missional churches that engage today's culture with transformational gospel ministries. July 21-25
Church Planting Seminar
Steve Childers, Steve Ogne, et.al.Syllabus
This course is designed to equip church planters and coaches with the principles and strategies needed for starting and developing healthy, growing, reproducing churches. In this intensive and comprehensive learning experience (involving several veteran church planting leaders), planters and coaches will learn, in hands-on ways, how to develop a biblical vision for ministry, philosophy of ministry and church development. http://www.gca.cc/.
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