Life of the Pastor
Course Description
This course is designed to instruct and help one who desires and is called to pastor, to understand the responsibilities. This course will deal directly with the life of the pastor and will include the works of the pastor and his family. It will also deal directly with the way the pastor handles everyday life including; personal time with God, family relationships, and living integrity when behind closed doors (accountability). This course will also deal with preaching, preparation, how to deal with church matters, evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.
Course Cost and Expenses
The Life of the Pastor one year course has a one time fee of 100.00. This fee covers of the online expenses, and covers the cost of the instructors may incur for the duration of the course pertaining to the course itself, as well as any other costs the ministry may accumulate pertaining to this course.
This does not include the cost of the books this course will require. Books will have to be purchased by the student, and it is the students responsibility to have the books by the time required in the Course Syllabus. (Note: This is a year long course and all books do not have to be purchased at one time but rather throughout the year.) See below to see the list of books required.
Disclaimer
This is not an all in one course but rather a guide for the pastor to lead a faith-filled, Christ centered, mission lifestyle that will be contagious so that souls will be saved by the gospel.
Length of Course
This course is designed to be 12 weeks in length.
Assignments
The assignments of this course are required and are continuous throughout the course. These assignments are based off of what the role of a pastor is and therefore if one chooses to not complete the assignments they will not fulfill the role of a pastor very long.
Measured Learning Goals
Upon Completion of this course the pastor will have a good working understanding with the ability to:
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Understand and know how to spend good quality time with the Lord
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How to live a Godly life (in a world of sin, with integrity)
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Prioritize the pastorate responsibilities with the rest of his responsibilities
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Understand what the role of the pastor is
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Lead the church to fulfill God’s mission
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Share the gospel regularly
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Study the Bible in depth
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Utilize tools in order to study the Bible deeper
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Prepare solid sermons and sermon series
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Preach effectively
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Disciple new believers
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Disciple new Pastors
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Begin Bible Study groups and community
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Engage other cultures in the local community with the gospel
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Engage globally with the gospel
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Engage the community with the gospel
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Train leaders for and in the gospel
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Measured Learning Goals
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Upon Completion of this course the pastor will have a good working understanding with the ability to:
-
Understand and know how to spend good quality time with the Lord
-
How to live a Godly life (in a world of sin, with integrity)
-
Prioritize the pastorate responsibilities with the rest of his responsibilities
-
Understand what the role of the pastor is
-
Lead the church to fulfill God’s mission
-
Share the gospel regularly
-
Study the Bible in depth
-
Utilize tools in order to study the Bible deeper
-
Prepare solid sermons and sermon series
-
Preach effectively
-
Disciple new believers
-
Disciple new Pastors
-
Begin Bible Study groups and community
-
Engage other cultures in the local community with the gospel
-
Engage globally with the gospel
-
Engage the community with the gospel
-
Train leaders for and in the gospel
To sign up for the Life of the Pastor Course click here
“Woe to you who step into the role of a minister when he is not called,
the church which you shepherd, you condemn to hell.”
- Charles H. Spurgeon
Textbooks Required