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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
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • A Note from the Director
  • Section 1 - Starting Out Right
  • Pastors & Leaders - Francis Chan - Part 1
  • Pastors & Leaders - Francis Chan - Part 2
  • Pastors & Leaders - Francis Chan - Part 3
  • 20 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Pastor
  • Starting Out Right
  • Your First Two Years of Ministry
  • Seven Spiritual Practices of Jesus
  • The Prayer Life of the Leader
  • What Should I Do to Become a Pastor?
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #1
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Relationships with God & Self
  • God
  • What Does It Mean to Be the Image of God?
  • God and Human's Makeover - Part 1
  • God and Human's Makeover - Part 2
  • The Prescription for Being a Biblical Man
  • The Prescription for Being a Biblical Woman
  • Steps to having a STRONG Relationship with God - Whiteboard Series
  • A Theology of Community
  • A Simple Theology of Relationships
  • Embracing Our Redeemer
  • Matthew 22:37-38
  • What Does the Bible Say About Self-Love?
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #2
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - Relationships with Family & Friends
  • Teamwork in Marriage and Ministry - Rick & Kay Warren
  • Seasons of Marriage - Rick & Kay Warren
  • Cultivating Good Friendships - part 1
  • Cultivating Good Friendships - part 2
  • What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to hate our father and mother?
  • The 5 Love Languages: A Graphic Summary
  • God’s Broken Family
  • How to Balance Family Life with Ministry Demands
  • Siblings: What is the Lord’s plan for relationships within the family?
  • The Power of Intergenerational Friendships
  • The Purpose of the Family
  • Christian Ethics - Marriage and the Family
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #3
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Relationships with Church & Ministry
  • Five Ways Effective Leaders Build Relationships - part 1
  • Five Ways Effective Leaders Build Relationships - part 2
  • God and Community
  • Digital Content vs Digital Community and Participation vs Spectators
  • Revisiting the Billy Graham Rule for Pastors
  • Another Perspective: Billy Graham Rule 2.0
  • Building rapport with your senior pastor
  • Pastoral Confidentiality: An Ethical and Legal Responsibility - Middlebrook
  • Ministerial Ethics - Stanely M. Horton
  • 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
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #4
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Relationships with the community & the world
  • Created for Community - Part 1
  • Created for Community - Part 2
  • ReThinking Outreach - Francis Chan
  • Sharing Christ in Crisis
  • Neighboring for the Common Good
  • Reflecting God in Our Relationships
  • Matthew 22:39-40
  • 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
  • What does integrity look like? - Kyle Chalko
  • Sample Codes Of Ethics
  • Code of Ethics for Congregations & Their Leadership Team
  • 34 Ethical Issues All Christians Should Know
  • 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?
  • Animal Care According to the Bible
  • Christians and Creation Care - Sandra Richter
  • Loveology/Q & A/John Mark Comer and Company/Various
  • AG Position Paper - Suicide and Euthanasia
  • AG Position Paper - Abortion & Reproductive Issues
  • AG Position Paper - Homosexuality, Marriage, and Sexual Identity
  • 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
  • Battlefield of the Mind
  • 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...
  • Relationships and Ethics Quiz #8
  • Relationship and Ethics Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Dealing with the Dark Side
  • Content warning
  • How Have You Processed the Sin of Ravi Zacharias?
  • 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
  • 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
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • You're one step closer!
  • Petition for exemption of new materials
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever