A study of how one communicates intrapersonally and interpersonally. There will be an emphasis on one’s own development looking at personal goals, values and beliefs and realistically preparing for the future. Principles of communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution will be addressed within a variety of contexts.

This course will focus on the dynamics of spiritual leadership in the 21st century ministry. One's giftedness and place in ministry will be examined. In addition, such ministry leadership issues like working with volunteers and conflict management will be studied. Finally, the student will develop a biblical philosophy of ministry.

CHM 454EE

The believers' first commitment is always to Jesus Christ. His or her second commitment to God's family. This course will study the dynamics of Christian fellowship. A major focus of this course will be on working with and developing small groups. Several issues, like singleness, marriage, family and gender, which are so vital to healthy relationships among believers, will be investigated. This course will also help the student develop a biblical philosophy of fellowship.

People were created for a specific purpose - to worship God. This course will investigate all the nuances of worship and how it pertains to a believer's relationship with God both in the church and as individual believers. Six key worship styles will be reviewed. The student will learn how to plan and execute a worship service that is pleasing to GOd. Those aspects that are usually associated with church services, like preaching, technology, music, corporate prayer, the ordinances, weddings and funerals, will be discussed. Developing a biblical philosophy of worship is a key component that is integrated into this course.

The focus of this class will center on how a believer grows in Christ and how he/she can help other believers grow. Things like small groups, cultural analysis, pastoral care, and disciple making will be studied. The student will develop a biblical philosophy of discipleship as part of this course.

The class will investigate world view vision that is a vital part of following Christ. This course will focus on the great commission's role in the life of a believer both in his/her community and world. Such areas of evangelism and missions as witnessing, apologetics follow up, para church ministry, short term missions, and church planting will be investigated. A biblical philosophy of missions will be imbedded in this course.