Work with the Area Commission Team to Develop a Ministry Plan Ensuring Competency in All

Assessing Areas of Competency

And

Ministry Plan

 check when completed

Area / Previous Work / Educational Experience / Ministry Plan (as needed)
 / Introduction to Old Testament
Have a thorough knowledge of the religious, historical, cultural background of the OT, the history of Israel, and the formation of the OT. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Introduction to New Testament
Have a thorough knowledge of the religious, historical, cultural background of the NT, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and the formation of the NT / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Preaching / Homiletics
Understand the principles of preaching as they relate to texts, content, style, delivery and communication of the Word of God. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Systematic Theology
Have knowledge of the doctrines of God, Trinity, Creation, Humanity, the Problem of Evil, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Holy Spirit, Church, and Eschatology, etc. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Church History
Have knowledge of the birth, development, and expansion of the Church through the centuries, and its history and growth in America. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Educational Ministries
Understand the foundation for developing effective programs in church education, including: faith development, teaching methodology, and administration / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Pastoral Care
Develop the basic skills needed to carry out effective pastoral ministry (individual, couples, and family counseling, sexual issues, trauma, addictions, etc.) / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Missions
Have knowledge of the biblical and theological foundations for Christian mission and the historical development of models of missionary practice. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Evangelism
Understand the biblical and theological foundations for renewal: the message, methods and goals of evangelism. / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Worship
Understand the theology upon which worship services are planned & conducted, including special worship services such as weddings, funerals, dedication services, baptisms & communion / Describe Course/Experience:
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 / Hermeneutics
Has knowledge of the theories of interpretation and understanding of scripture. (examination of the nature of the Bible, the events it records, how it was written, etc) / Describe Course/Experience:
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