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Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance (C-THE 142)


Description
A study of the historical development and governing policies of the Assemblies of God. The Fellowship’s history in America and its worldwide missions program is told through stories of the personalities involved. Includes a study of the ecclesiastical structure of the Assemblies of God, with particular attention to the General Council Constitution and By Laws in relation to credentialed ministers, local churches, Ministry Networks, the General Council, and doctrines and practices that are approved and disapproved.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: People of the Spirit by Gary McGee, (https://amzn.to/2tWFd9u).

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

Credential Level: Certified Course Instructor: Rev. Thomas Manning

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - Pentecostal Prelude
  • Where Did Pentecostalism Come From?
  • Power from on High
  • Pentecostalism
  • Radical Evangelicals
  • The Azusa Street Project
  • To All Points of the Compass
  • Joseph Smale: A Biographical Sketch
  • Heralds of Apostolic Faith
  • AG History Quiz #1
  • AG History Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Early AG History
  • 1914 General Council
  • The Formation of the General Council
  • Assemblies of God Springfield History
  • The Saints Join Hands
  • Contending for the Faith
  • Why Did The Assembly Of God And UPCI Split? (Oneness Perspective)
  • Foundations on Which To Build
  • Hispanics in the Pentecostal Movement (Nelson University)
  • Memphis Miracle Anniversary
  • 1st Assemblies of God World Congress in 1994
  • AG 50th Anniversary Celebration
  • Shout Bands in America's Black Pentecostal Church (Nelson University)
  • Teamworking for the Task
  • Cooperative Fellowship
  • Teaching the Saints
  • Disagreements Among the Saints
  • AG History Quiz #2
  • AG History Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - AG Today
  • What Is Assemblies of God?
  • Assemblies of God in America
  • Toward the Centennial
  • The Compassion Galaxy
  • A District Catches the Vision
  • Relationships to Other Denominations
  • Lessons From the Past
  • Assemblies of God Statistics
  • Renewed Mission in America
  • Into the Homes of Millions
  • Writers, Teachers, and Activists
  • A Forward Movement
  • Testing and Growth
  • AG History Quiz #3
  • AG History Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Missions Theology
  • AGWM Missions, Pt. 1
  • AGWM Missions, Pt.2
  • Early AG Theology of Missions
  • Missiology and Fraternal Cooperation
  • AGWM Missions, Pt. 3
  • AGWM Missions, Pt.4
  • Kingdom Builders
  • “Sent”
  • AG History Quiz #4
  • AG History Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Practical Missions & AG Missions
  • State of the Mission
  • Understanding the Remaining Mission Task
  • Who Are the Lost Versus the Unreached?
  • Interview
  • Partnership in Mission
  • The Role of Support Agencies
  • School of Mission
  • AG History
  • Changing the World
  • AG History Quiz #5
  • AG History Personal Reflection #5
  • Section 6 - Heroes of AG Missions
  • AG Missions Timeline
  • Noel Perkin and Departmental Changes
  • Project Rescue
  • Influence Lifetime Achievement award - David & Beth Grant
  • Calcutta Mercy Ministries
  • Interview with Dr. Solomon Wang on Missions
  • Mark & Huldah Buntain of Calcutta
  • Heroes Still Needed - Rick Dubose - Part 1
  • Heroes Still Needed - Rick Dubose - Part 2
  • AG Black History
  • Latino and Latina Pioneers in the Assemblies of God
  • Confident, Quiet Hero of the Faith — Eli Duran
  • Five Women Who Shaped the Assemblies of God
  • Lillian Trasher & the Assiout Orphanage
  • Anna Ziese — Legendary AG Missionary to China
  • Florence Steidel and the Lepers of Liberia
  • Albert Norton — Pioneer Pentecostal Missionary to India
  • Kiyoma Yumiyama, Japan's First AG Pastor
  • John Eric Booth-Clibborn, “Obedient unto Death”
  • Hillcrest Children's Home & Gladys Hinson
  • The Transition Team
  • God’s Emissary from Canada
  • Harvesting in the Fields of the Lord
  • Different Kinds of Gifts
  • Movers and Shakers
  • AG History Quiz #6
  • AG History Personal Reflection #6
  • Section 7 - AG Church Structure
  • Church Governance and the Most Common Types
  • Whose Church Is It?
  • Democracy vs. Theocracy
  • Real Power to the People!
  • Your Church and Its Structure
  • Introduction: Accountability to the Fellowship (Charles Kelly)
  • Leading the Church in Mission
  • Managing Church Government : AG Local-Church Governance
  • Parliamentary Procedure Basics
  • What Is The Church That Works?
  • What Is Church Membership?
  • The Pastor and His Denomination
  • Local Assemblies and Leaders
  • AG History Quiz #7
  • AG History Personal Reflection #7
  • Section 8 - Boards & Bylaws
  • The Structure of the Local Church
  • Article V: District Councils
  • Leadership and Governance in the Local Church
  • Becoming a Church that Works
  • What about Deacons?
  • The Deacon as Problem Solver
  • A Healthy Board Meeting
  • Working with Church Boards (T. Ray Rachels)
  • When Should the People Vote?
  • Tenure of Office
  • Biblical Accountability in the Church (Bob Schmidgall)
  • What about Pastors Out of Control?
  • How Churches Become Deacon-Possessed
  • AG History Quiz #8
  • AG History Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Pastor's Practical Tips
  • Accountability Groups for Pastors
  • Manage Your Mood
  • Confronting Spiritual Abuse
  • Leading a Multiracial, Multiethnic, Multigenerational Church
  • AG World Missions - Greg Mundis - Part 1
  • AG World Missions - Greg Mundis - Part 2
  • The Importance of Church Insurance
  • Missionary Budgets
  • Preparing Your Organization For Generation Z
  • Bobby Gruenewald at the Influence Conference
  • Lessons from the Sachse Experience
  • AG History Quiz #9
  • AG History Personal Reflection #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • Afterward
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • Petition for exemption of new materials
  • Course Completed
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever