PRIMARY INSTRUMENT - Copyright © 2016 Aaron Francis Filippone

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AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

The research in which you are about to participate is designed to determine how and to what extent servant leadership is being developed in selected church-based pastoral training programs. This research is being conducted by Aaron Filippone for purposes of thesis research. In this research, you will be asked to complete the OLA assessment, as well as answer several questions pertaining to the pastoral training program you lead.

Any information you provide will be held strictly confidential, and at no time will your name be reported, or your name identified with your responses. Participation in this study is totally voluntary and you are free to withdraw from the study at any time.

By your completion of this interview and the OLA assessment, you are giving informed consent for the use of your responses in this research.

Participant Name ___________________________________________

Participant Signature ______________________________________ Date ________

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FAMILY CHURCH STAFF TEN COMMANDMENTS

STAFF TEN COMMANDMENTS

 Thou shalt not visit the opposite sex alone at home.

 Thou shalt not counsel the opposite sex alone at the office.

 Thou shalt not counsel the opposite sex more than once without the person’s mate.

 Thou shalt not go to lunch alone with the opposite sex.

 Thou shalt not show affection that could be questioned.

 Thou shalt not discuss detailed sexual problems with the opposite sex in counseling.

 Thou shalt not discuss the marriage problems with an attender / member of the opposite sex.

 Thou shalt not be in an automobile alone with the opposite sex.

 Thou shalt be careful in answering cards, letters, and electronic communications from the opposite sex.

 Thou shalt pray for the integrity of other staff members.

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CHURCH TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS:

CROSS CHURCH SCHOOL OF MINISTRY Seminar 1

Seminar 2

Seminar 3

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CHURCH TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS:

ASPIRE AT IMAGO DEI Semester 1

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Pastoral Ministry and Gospel in the Local Church PMN 6500.GCEN-SP2013

T, 7:30-10:00 Location: TBD Tony Merida, Ph.D.

Lead Pastor

Phone: 919.761.2136 [email protected]

Office: Jacumin-Simpson, 212

Nathan Akin Disciple-Making Pastor

[email protected]

Matt Sigmon

Administrative Pastor [email protected]

Imago Dei Vision – We desire to see lives changed by the Gospel

Course Description

An introduction to the principles and practices of pastoral leadership in the local church, emphasizing the multiple functions of pastoral ministry. A directed internship at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC as a part of the SEBTS GCEN Initiative. 3 semester hours (Graded).

2^nd Course: An analysis of pastoral ministry with an emphasis on applying the Gospel to themselves and in the local church through preaching, teaching, small group discussion, counseling, and curriculum development. IDC Elders seek to train interns to see the beauty of the Gospel for Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification and how that will impact the way they “do” ministry. A directed internship at Imago Dei Church as a part of the SEBTS GCEN initiative. 3 Semester hrs. (Pass/Fail)

Course Objectives

- To know a portion of the Pastoral Epistles (2 Timothy) - To apply the Gospel through Pastoral Ministry

- To grasp a biblical understanding of the role, calling & qualifications of a pastor - To understand the nature and practice of pastoral ministry

- To thoughtfully engage questions and issues concerning pastoral ministry - To read several, relevant texts that provide insight on pastoral ministry - To gain insight into pastoral ministry through a mentoring relationship -

- To know and apply the gospel in local church settings (i.e. small groups) - To know and apply the gospel to one’s own life

- To complete a project on applying the gospel in the local church

- To complete a writing assignment on applying the gospel in the local church Required Texts

- Baxter, Richard. The Reformed Pastor

- Carson, D.A. The Cross and Christian Ministry - Mahaney, C.J. Humility: True Greatness

- Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals

- Witmer, Timothy Z. The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in your Church.

- Chapell, Bryan and Hughes, Kent. 1&2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit.

Preaching the Word.

- Dever, Mark. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

- Whitney, Don. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.

- Keller, Tim. Preaching the Gospel in a Postmodern World (PDF) - Ferguson, Sinclair. “Preaching Christ from the Old Testament” (Article) - Poirier, Alfred. “Cross and Criticism” (Article)

Audio:

- D.A. Carson “What is the Gospel”

- Tim Keller “Preaching the Gospel”

- Matt Chandler “Gospel in Ephesus”

- Tony Merida “Galatians 4 – Adoption: From Slavery to Sonship”

- Russell Moore “The Kingdom of Christ” (Lecture One)

- Russell Moore “The Bride of Christ has no Hyphenated Name”

- Tim Keller “Gospel Coalition 2011”

- Jon Akin “The Gospel and Samson”

- Russell Moore “The Incomparable Glory of Fish Vomit”

Course Requirements

Interns are required to give five to seven hours per week during the semester. This time will include: Group Meetings/Mentor Meetings (see schedule below), Service at Imago Dei (preparing to teach, teaching, leading small groups, etc.), Reading, writing

assignments, and ministry project.

1. Reading – See schedule below for assigned reading, interns will be expected to have all reading done prior to group meetings

2. Book Reviews – Each Intern will write four (2-3 page, single spaced) book reviews from the assigned reading. The reviews should give a succinct summary, an analysis, and an evaluation of how these books will help future ministry.

Selected interns will give oral presentations of their reviews during groups sessions. Presentations should not exceed five minutes. The intern presenting is expected to ask at least one pertinent question about the book for the Elders to reflect on during group meetings. Interns not giving presentations will be expected to add constructive discussion of the book. (Note: Reviews should be

interns are expected to have read the review before the next group meeting).

Interns will be given the four books to review on the first day of class (all interns will reviews Dever and Whitney books).

3. Audio – See schedule below for assigned audio, interns will be expected to have all audio listened to prior to group meetings

4. Scripture Memory – Interns will memorize 1 Timothy 3

5. Writing – Each intern will write two (2-3 page, single spaced) papers. Paper one will cover the topic of Divorce and Remarriage. The second paper will cover the topic of Alcohol. This paper will be the result of personal study of the Scripture and will represent the intern’s personal position. Interns will work closely with their mentors in formulating this paper. Also, interns will write a 5-7 pages (single spaced) paper on their ministry project for the semester.

6. Participation – Interns are expected to contribute during discussion times of the class. This means the intern needs to be fully prepared for class by having reading and prep done. Interns will potentially meet periodically with an Elder/Mentor as well as attend some of the Imago Dei Elder meetings. These meetings will involve prayer, scripture memory, accountability, and the fostering of genuine biblical fellowship through biblical community.

7. Project – Each intern will work on a ministry project for Imago Dei (i.e. lead a small group, serve as a ministry team leader, etc). The project will be related to an area of service the intern is involved in for the church.

Conduct, Grading, and Attendance

 A Personal Word on Conduct: Interns are expected to exercise the highest level of ethics and integrity in keeping with the character of Christ when completing all assignments and in class discussion. In addition, interns are expected to show the highest level of respect and honor to the Elders and fellow interns during class lectures and group discussions.

 The grading scale and attendance requirements will be according to those outlined in the current Graduate Catalog.

 The grading value of assignments each term will be as follows:

o Attendance, participation and discussion = 50%

o Reading and written assignments = 50%

o Grading for Gospel in the Local Church will be Pass/Fail

Tentative Course Schedule

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