7 Final Assignments-
A. Prepare(write) an Expository Sermon
You must have the following:
a)Text
b)Subject
c)Title
d)Proposition
e)Objective
B. Write a two-page reflection on the following question:
Why should preachers be able to prepare sermons employing every type of homiletical structure?
I WOULD LIKEFOR THE SERMON TO BE ON BLACKCLERGY WOMEN DISCRIMINATED IN MINISTRY.8
Read the following chapters, (On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons):
Ch. 10, Classification of Homiletical Structure
Ch. 11, Classification of Subject
Ch. 12, Classification of Pattern
Assignments:
1) Write a reflection paper, 2-3 pages, Ch.10, Classification of Homiletical Structure. Focus on the following: the textual sermon, the topical sermon, the textual-topical sermon, and the expository sermon.
2) Write a reflection paper, 2-3 pages, Ch. 11, Classification by Subject. Focus on the following: the theological sermon, the ethical sermon, and the church program sermon.
Write a reflection paper, 3-5 pages, Ch. 12, Classification by Pattern. Focus on the following: the diamond outline, the ladder outline, the contrast outline, the question and answer outline, the chase outline, the Hegelian outline, the analogy outline, the proof outline, the rebuttal outline, the refrain outline, the series of statements outline, the dog fight outline, the interpretation-application outline,
Read the following chapters, (On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons):
Ch.5, The Text
Ch.6, The Subject
Ch. 7, The Title
Ch.8, The Proposition
Ch.9, The Objective
Assignments:
1) Discussion Board: After reading Ch.5, The Text, respond to the following question: After reflecting on the rules for selection of a text, if you had to prioritize the rules, which three rules would you select, why? After writing your response on the Discussion Board, respond to five of your classmates.
2) Discussion Board: After reading Ch.6, The Subject, respond to the following question: Why is the statement of the subject so significant?
After writing your response on the Discussion Board, respond to five of your classmates.
3) Discussion Board: After reading Ch.7, The Title, respond to the following question: What are the qualities of a good title? After writing your response on the Discussion Board, respond to five of your classmates.
4) Write a Summary, 1 page, on Ch. 8, The Proposition. Post on Course Message Board.
5) Write a Summary, 1 page, on Ch. 9., The Objective. Post on Course Message Board.
All assignments, are due by
Sunday, 10/25, 11:55pm(EST).
Week of 10/26:
1) the subversive outline and the importance of variety of outline patterns.
Upon completion of assignments, post on the Course Message Board by Sunday, 11/1, 11:55pm(EST).
Week of 11/2: Read the following chapters, (Steps to the Sermon)
Ch. 5, Maturing the Idea
Ch.6, Formulating the Structure
Ch.7, Finishing the Sermon
Read the following chapters, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons):
Ch. 13, Importance of Arrangement
Ch. 14, The Discussion
Ch. 15, The Introduction
Ch. 16, The Conclusion
Ch. 17, Transition
After reading the chapters above, reflect on all the information presented, then complete the assignments 1 & 2, below.
Assignments:
1) Prepare(write) a textual sermon. Make sure your sermon has the follow: text, subject, title, proposition, and objective. You must follow the information you gained from reading chapters 13-17, along with the previous chapters.
Christians casually talk about their salvation and assume that those listening know what they mean. But soteriology is a big topic that uses many words to describe what salvation is about. If we want to communicate well, we must clarify definitions of words and use them in the right context. This will lead to clarity in our own thinking, and allow us to articulate our faith in a way that is meaningful and well-spoken.
Read Section 7 Dispensational Theology by Charles F Baker. Focus on the specific sections dealing with each term listed below.
Redemption
Reconciliation
Propitiation
Atonement
Faith
Repentance
Justification
Regeneration
Identification
Forgiveness
Sealing
Adoption
Sanctification
Write a double spaced paragraph describing each term listed above in your own words (paraphrasing Baker).
Include at least one Scripture passage in support of each term.
Include the proper citation material from Baker for each term, as well as a Reference page.
Support your work with scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided. APA format is required.
Read the following chapters, (On Preparation and Delivery of Sermons) :
Ch.1, Christian Preaching
Ch.2, Homiletics
Ch.3, The Preacher
Ch.4, Gods Message
Assignments:
1) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages, on Ch.1, Christian Preaching. Focus on the following: Nature of preaching, Central place of preaching, competition to preaching, and necessity for effective preaching.
2) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages on Ch.2, Homiletics. Focus on the following: Development of homiletics, Study of homiletics.
3) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages on Ch. 3, The Preacher. Focus on the following: Sense of divine call, Vital Christian experience, continuation of learning, development of natural gifts, maintenance of physical health, and complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit
Read the following chapters, (On Preparation and Delivery of Sermons) :
Ch.1, Christian Preaching
Ch.2, Homiletics
Ch.3, The Preacher
Ch.4, Gods Message
Assignments:
1) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages, on Ch.1, Christian Preaching. Focus on the following: Nature of preaching, Central place of preaching, competition to preaching, and necessity for effective preaching.
2) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages on Ch.2, Homiletics. Focus on the following: Development of homiletics, Study of homiletics.
3) Write a reflection paper, 1-3 pages on Ch. 3, The Preacher. Focus on the following: Sense of divine call, Vital Christian experience, continuation of learning, development of natural gifts, maintenance of physical health, and complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit
For the final research project, students have the option of completing a final research project or a final paper. If you choose to write the final paper, undergraduates will compose a 2500/3000 words research paper that further explores one of the course themes or a new topic that is chosen with consultation with the professor. The project contains a deeper reflection on how religion influences the social construction of race and national identity. It can take on a variety of forms, e.g, paper, presentation, film, interview. However, there MUST be a written research component to the project that is at least 2500/3500 words for the graduate students.
MUST be cited, quotation marks correct grammar
Unearthing the Work Your Soul Must Have: Ministry Project Guidelines
All papers must be written in the current Turabian 9th edition. Double spaced, 12 pt font, with 1-inch margins on all sides. Ensure proper documentation of footnotes and bibliography is documented correctly along with the below reading references.
Final Ministry Paper/ Project: Each student will develop and complete the following as foundation for exploring/articulating an authentic ministry interest/research project grounded by a particular theological perspective that benefits the community(ies) that the student is serving or plans to serve based on the three categories listed in red.
Autobiographical Foundations:
Theological Foundations:
Ministry Foundations:
In addition to and as a part of each of the above, students will submit the following:
1.) a 2-3 slide PowerPoint presentation
2.) a bibliography with the requested sources, books, articles and multi-media resources.
The paper/project/presentation should reflect the students ability to clearly articulate and logically develop a thesis and reference relevant scholarly literature to support the thesis of the proposed ministry project. Students must adhere to proper standards of scholarly citation as well as correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and guidelines of professionalism.
Write a Biblically base report where, people are called by God in response to: a.) cries from communities related to oppressive conditions/governments or b.) stalled fulfillment of purpose due to disconnection from God that ultimately causes chaos and normalizes oppression/violence, c.) because the person sent can be trusted. In each case, God comes through a messenger in order to liberate. God typically calls a person based on preparations and passion in order to offer a solution to whatever challenge is faced. Often the solution goes against the grain primarily because the person(s) sent see the problem/solution through a different lens. Often that lens has to do with your authentic theological plumb-line.
The foundational assumption of this assignment is that God called You based on your passions, your past, and your preparation because there is a social concern affecting the lives of people and their ability to live, to learn, to love, to grow. God called you because built into your experience is a connection and compassion. This assignment is designed to give you permission to imagine a ministry/space/business in which you can affect the lives of others that intersect with your passions, your preparations, and your past.
Autobiographical Foundations:
When you look at the world, what saddens your heart most?
When I see people eating food out of dumpsters. It breaks my heart.
I see a need in several communities for affordable food.
How does this relate to your own experiences?
1. Articulate the social concern that grabs your heart. What are the historical foundations of the problem? What solutions do others offer? 5 Bibliographic references on how it relates. Then translate it into theological thinking.
Theological Foundations:
Theology is God Talk. It is thinking and being based on who God is to you, in you and has revealed Gods self to you, through nature, through your experiences, through history, etc.(These are the sources for theological reflection). Connect the theological concern to the social concerns.
If we take seriously that God is interested in humanity (anthropology) and society (sociology), what theological problem exists at the root of your social concern? What do we need to be liberated from theologically in order to live, fully? Is it a problem with how we have been taught to see God (theology); how we have been taught to see humankind (anthropology); or how we have been taught to believe how society operates (sociology).
2. For this section articulate the theological concern related to the social concern. What is the theological problem? Do a literature search for theological perspectives related to your social concern. Share 5 resources addressing the concern. You have the freedom to decide what sources you consider theological. Choose at least 2 scholarly articles or books. Add a scripture that connects to this ministry.
The scripture that speaks to my heart an connects to my ministry is Matthew 25:35
Ministry Foundations:
What do you love doing that makes you feel free to experience Gods presence? What is it that you do that makes you hear your own theme music or feel free/at ease?
Suppose God wants to use what you love to address the social concern that breaks your heart or causes you to feel angry? Suppose God uses the tension of what you love and hate as creative space to transform the lives of others so that they might value themselves enough to know that God loves them. What might that look like in terms of ministry/business/ space? Write or sketch it out. Find 5 other people/resources doing similar work and add their bibliographical citations. I have provided 3 of 5 on the last page, to incorporate on a power point presentation
My ministry is to feed people with spiritual food and natural food.
The name of my store would be F.M.P Grocery Store
F=Feed
M=My
P=People
My goal is to build a feeding ministry. My vision is to establish a Non-Profit Free Grocery Store in a community to feed low income and parvis families.
I would want the building to be accessible as a drive thru as well is a regular store, so people are able to shop for their basic needs.
There will be Kiosk, on the store grounds to create an order for pick up if persons do not have computer access to place an online order.
I also want a caf station for dine-in quick meals, i.e Soups, Sandwiches, express meals etc.
It would allow any persons or family to come in, after filling out the intake information, they grab a cart and pick out things they know their family will eat. There would be an entire produce section with fresh produce that comes in weekly. We would stock nutritionally dense, healthful, low-fat items that are easy to combine and prepare.
Please add to this building. Menu Kiosk for orders for those without a computer.
Below are 3 of 5 sites that is needed
1. https://www.thestore.org
2. https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginias-only-non-profit-grocery-store-celebrates-re-opening/291-548133053.
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U93C08d7EQ
Research: Thoroughly research the preapproved holy days/festivals and from that research write a four to six page double-spaced research paper (1200 to 1800 words), not including the title page or bibliography. The paper must include the following content:
1. Overview of the religion that observes the holy day/festival
2. How the holy day/festival fits with the other festivals in that religion
3. Thorough description of the holy day/festival
4. Exploration of what participants or observers can learn about the religion from the holy day/festival. See Moodle for a grading rubric.
Your paper should be written using and citing from at least five sources, including articles from a combination of scholarly journals, books, and websites specific to the religion the paper addresses. Sources should include authors from the religious tradition being researched. The paper must evidence higher critical thinking skills. More will be said about this in class and on Moodle.
I would like you to answer these 3 questions using the books that I have uploaded, please do not use outside sources to answer them.
Please answer all the questions correctly to get full points
No plagiarism please
Message me if you have any questions
In addition to the initial posting, you will reply to the reflection of at least 1 classmate. Your reply must be at least 250300 words. Your replies must provide affirmative feedback, recommendations for improvement, and reflections of event content. In all matters, be encouraging to each other in your replies. Current Turabian format must be used. Additionally, your response should be cogent and concise, substantive, and edited for typos, spelling, grammar, and style.
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Discussion Board 2
COLLAPSE
The ministry event performed by myself was a Sunday school class given on the topic of trust. Trust in God, we can trust in God by seeing His past actions and understanding that God can be trusted. Overall there were very few unexpected shortcomings. The class seem to be well received; the teens were able to answer the questions posed to them before and after the class.
The biblical rationale for this class was to show that God can be trusted with the promises that he has given us, that we can be assured that by trusting in God, God will uphold His promises for not only our salvation but also our earthly existence. It is difficult for 7th through 12th-grade teens to see how God works in and around them. That relying on God is much better than relying on ourselves or others. By relating Daniel’s story and having Daniel placing his trust in God and placed in Lion’s den and God provided for Daniel’s safety, the object was to show that God, even in times of difficulty, can be relied on.
Dissecting the event overall, one shortcoming was the weather warmed up, and as our room is upstairs, I failed to turn on the A/C, so the room was a little warm. Although not detrimental, the A/C would have provided a slightly better atmosphere. Also, as our Internet is somewhat hit or miss, the short video clip provided towards the end of the class could not be shown. Knowing this may be a problem, pictures were inserted into the PowerPoint presentation to allow for the point to be made minus the video
