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Relationships and Ethics in Ministry (C-MIN 181)


Description
A Biblical approach to the relationships that are important to the minister, both personally and professionally. It looks at temperament theory and its relevance to human relations. This course examines relationships and ethics in view of the minister’s personal growth, ministry challenges, people in the community, and other ministers.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: Ministerial Ethics: A Guide for Spirit-Filled Leaders by T. Burton Pierce and Stanley Horton, (https://amzn.to/2RXeeTl).

**Student's will not need to purchase the course textbook. All the material is available with your subscription.

Credential Level: Certified Course Instructor: Rev. Rich Wooten

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - Starting Out Right
  • 20 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Pastor
  • Your First Two Years of Ministry
  • Seven Spiritual Practices of Jesus
  • What are boundaries, and are they biblical?
  • The Prayer Life of the Leader
  • What Should I Do to Become a Pastor?
  • Pastors & Leaders - Francis Chan
  • The Pastor’s Person, Possessions, Habits, Moods, and Leisure (Robert J. Strand)
  • Chapter 3: Committing to a Life of Maturity
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #1
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Relationships with God & Self
  • A Simple Theology of Relationships
  • Matthew 22:37-38
  • God
  • What Does It Mean to Be the Image of God?
  • Embracing Our Redeemer
  • What Does the Bible Say About Self-Love?
  • Steps to having a STRONG Relationship with God - Whiteboard Series
  • A Theology of Community
  • God and Human's Makeover
  • The Prescription for Being a Biblical Man
  • The Prescription for Being a Biblical Woman
  • Your Devotional Life
  • Leading from a Full Cup
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #2
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - Relationships with Family & Friends
  • The Purpose of the Family
  • God’s Broken Family
  • Christian Ethics - Marriage and the Family
  • Seasons of Marriage - Rick & Kay Warren
  • Teamwork in Marriage and Ministry - Rick & Kay Warren
  • Siblings: What is the Lord’s plan for relationships within the family?
  • The Power of Intergenerational Friendships
  • What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to hate our father and mother?
  • Cultivating Good Friendships - part 1
  • Cultivating Good Friendships - part 2
  • How to Balance Family Life with Ministry Demands
  • Your Home and Its Christian Influence
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #3
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Relationships with Church & Ministry
  • God and Community
  • Ministerial Ethics - Ministers and Their Peers
  • Building rapport with your senior pastor
  • Vital Staff Relationships - The lead pastor and the worship pastor
  • Vital Staff Relationships - The lead pastor and the next-gen pastor
  • Vital Staff Relationships - The lead pastor and the executive pastor
  • Five Ways Effective Leaders Build Relationships - part 1
  • Five Ways Effective Leaders Build Relationships - part 2
  • Digital Content vs Digital Community and Participation vs Spectators
  • Revisiting the Billy Graham Rule for Pastors
  • Another Perspective: Billy Graham Rule 2.0
  • Pastoral Confidentiality: An Ethical and Legal Responsibility - Middlebrook
  • Why Churches Are not Inherently Safe Places
  • Working with Senior Pastors: An Associate Pastor’s Viewpoint (Klingenberg)
  • The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness
  • A Motley Crew
  • Ministering to Social Concerns
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #4
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Relationships with the community & the world
  • Created for Community
  • ReThinking Outreach - Francis Chan
  • Communitas Not Community
  • Sharing Christ in Crisis
  • Neighboring for the Common Good
  • Reflecting God in Our Relationships
  • Matthew 22:39-40
  • Love People Well
  • The Fruit of the Spirit is Love
  • Relating to Community Leaders (Warren D. Bullock)
  • Building Community Goodwill toward Church and Pastor (Zenas J. Bicket)
  • It’s Time for a Game Change!
  • The Moment for a Movement
  • How an Ironman Made His Church Relevant
  • Responsible Compassion
  • Workplace Compassion
  • Messaging Your Ministry with Dignity
  • What are the needs of women?
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #5
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #5
  • Section 6 - Christian Ethics Issues Part 1
  • What is Christian Ethics? - Dr. Merlin Jones
  • The Prerequisites for Understanding Christian Ethics - Dr. Merlin Jones
  • What Makes Christian Ethics Unique - Wayne Grudem
  • Christian Ethics - Dr. Andrew DeCort
  • Ethics vs Morality (Philosophical Distinctions)
  • What is the big deal about being moral?
  • Are God's commands the ultimate source of morality?
  • Why can't we make up our own moral rules?
  • When I am in a moral dilemma what do I do?
  • What do you say to a couple who is wrestling with infertility?
  • Christian Ethics and Culture
  • Sample Codes Of Ethics
  • Code of Ethics for Congregations & Their Leadership Team
  • 34 Ethical Issues All Christians Should Know
  • Freedom from Covetousness
  • A Mighty Rudder
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #6
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #6
  • Section 7 - Christian Ethics Issues Part 2
  • Is abortion wrong if it would ruin the mother's life?
  • Is the embryo a person?
  • What is the big deal about someone deciding they want to die?
  • Don't you think capital punishment is barbaric?
  • How come every Christian is not a Pacifist?
  • Isn't denying same-sex marriage unfair?
  • Do those called into the pastorate and mission field have a higher calling?
  • Does the Bible mandate either socialism or capitalism?
  • Christians and Creation Care - Sandra Richter
  • AG Position Paper - Suicide and Euthanasia
  • AG Position Paper - Abortion & Reproductive Issues
  • AG Position Paper - Homosexuality, Marriage, and Sexual Identity
  • Sacred Sexuality
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #7
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #7
  • Section 8 - Dealing with Discouragement
  • Battling Discouragement
  • Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church - part 1
  • Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church - part 2
  • Crash the Chatterbox - Discouragement
  • Overcoming Discouragement in the Smaller Church
  • The Easter that was a Disappointment, and What it Taught me about Holiness
  • Five Reasons Many Pastors Struggle with Depression
  • Caring for Those Who Care
  • Intensity Of Depression
  • A Pastor Dies By Suicide: Three Things We All Need to Know
  • 9 Signs You’re Burning Out in Leadership
  • In Case of Emergency...
  • When the Pastor Needs Professional Help (Richard D. Dobbins)
  • Manage Your Mood
  • The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience
  • Storms Will Come
  • Storms Reveal What Matters Most
  • The Journey Continues
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #8
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Dealing with the Dark Side
  • Content warning
  • Matt Chandler steps down
  • Matt Chandler is reinstated
  • What Churches Can Learn from Hillsong's Rise and Fall?
  • What Churches Should Learn from Religious Scandals - part 1
  • What Churches Should Learn from Religious Scandals - part 2
  • What Can Christian Leaders Learn from Ravi Zacharias’ Failure?
  • Justice... or Reputation Management?
  • Sexual Sin in the Church
  • Pornography Addiction in the Brain
  • Churches Act Pre-emptively to Reduce Risk of Abuse
  • #ChurchToo - Three changes we must make now
  • Broken Pieces - Hope after infidelity and abuse
  • Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership
  • Pastoral Restoration Process
  • Gifts of Healings and Miracles
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #9
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • Afterword
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • You're one step closer!
  • Petition for exemption of new materials
  • Course Completed
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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