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Beginning Ministerial Internship (C-MIN 191)


Description
The first of three required internships. This course helps the student develop the right attitude for ministry. It examines characteristics to be avoided and tests to be passed in the life of a minister. It further focuses on public aspects of ministry, such as teaching, preaching, and leading meetings. The personal life of the minister, including time management and personal health, is also discussed.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders, (https://amzn.to/2RSpFM4).

Credential Level: Certified Course Instructor: Rev. Brian Compton

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - Overview
  • Section 1
  • What I Got Wrong About Mentorship
  • How to Get a Mentor
  • Stepping Into Your Call
  • Move into Vision — Glyn Barrett (teaching excerpt)
  • Introduction: Priorities in the Pastor’s Life (Thomas E. Trask)
  • Counting the Cost
  • Section 2 - The Heart of Ministry Part 1
  • Section 2
  • Mentoring 101
  • How to Ask Better Questions
  • How to Learn from Your Ministry Mistakes - part 1
  • How to Learn from Your Ministry Mistakes - part 2
  • Q&A – Why Leaders Should Learn to Forgive.mp4
  • Jesus and the Woman at the Well
  • Be Comfortable with Who You Are Not
  • Accountability Groups for Pastors (David Argue)
  • Instructions
  • Mentoring #1a - Preparation
  • Section 3 - The Heart of Ministry Part 2
  • section 3
  • Setting a Vision for Your Church
  • A Leadership Convoy with Hal Donaldson
  • What Vision Does for a Leader
  • Grow in Your Self-Awareness
  • Training and Commissioning Elders and Deacons (Richard L. Dresselhaus)
  • Mentoring #1b - Meeting
  • Section 4 - The Tasks of Ministry Part 1
  • section 4
  • Anointing vs. Gifting — Christine Caine (teaching excerpt)
  • Influence Is Not a Position
  • Signs and Wonders (Gordon L. Anderson)
  • Mentoring #2a - Preparation
  • Section 5 - The Tasks of Ministry Part 2
  • section 5
  • Seeds, Soil & Sowing - part 1
  • Seeds, Soil & Sowing - part 2
  • Leading Through Insecurity - part 1
  • Leading Through Insecurity - part 2
  • Reach Them, Then Release Them
  • The Pastor as Shepherd
  • Working with All Kinds of People (Hal Donaldson)
  • Implanting Mission and Vision in Others (Tommy Barnett)
  • Priorities for Pentecostal Revival
  • The Priority of Revival (Charles T. Crabtree)
  • Section 5 Intro
  • Mentoring #2b - Meeting
  • Section 6 - The Nature of Ministry Part 1
  • section 6
  • Leadership Development
  • Live from Facebook
  • Momentum and the Blame Game
  • Building Relationships in the Church and Community (Richard B. Foth)
  • Mentoring #3a - Preparation
  • Section 7 - The Nature of Ministry Part 2
  • Section 7
  • 3 Questions for Anticipatory Leaders
  • Discouragement: Fatigue, Frustration, Failure, Fear
  • The Pastor and His Devotional Life (Leslie E. Welk)
  • The Character of the Lord’s Servant (Zenas J. Bicket)
  • Continuing Education to Meet Changing Needs (Del Tarr)
  • Mentoring #3b - Meeting
  • Section 8 - The Life of Ministry Part 1
  • section 8
  • Lead Like Jesus
  • Honor the Past, Model Loyalty
  • Leaders Who Are Not Afraid to Submit
  • Priority of Ministry to the Body
  • Maintaining Vision for a Lifetime
  • The Idolatry of Bigness
  • Becoming Healthy Leaders
  • The Pastor, His Office, and His Schedule (William F. Leach)
  • Mentoring #4a - Preparation
  • Section 9 - The Life of Ministry Part 2
  • section 9
  • Why Some Teams Win & Most Don't
  • Handling Success: Pride, Uzziah, and Personal Morality
  • Your Problem May Be Your Opportunity
  • The Pastoral Marriage (Raymond T. Brock)
  • Mentoring #4b - Meeting
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • Afterword
  • For Further Reading
  • You're one step closer!
  • Petition for exemption of new materials
  • End of Class Survey
  • Course Completed
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever