A study of the pastor's call and personal responsibilities to God, family, community, and ministry. It deals with such issues as personal devotions, finances, priorities and use of time, planning, and administration and individual ministry. A study of the pastor's ministry responsibilities as it relates to leading a local congregation. Pastoral Ministry related to the shepherding a local church will be examined.
Special emphasis is placed on weddings, funerals, and administering the ordinances of the church.
A study and practice of the principles of sermonic preparation and delivery. It develops issues such as sermon preparation, audience analysis, personal style, arranging material, plot development, illustrations, and transitions. Additionally the student presents sermons in class to be evaluated by class members and the instructor. A study of the basic issues of counseling with special emphasis placed on the unique position presented by a pastor who counsels. PM 414 Pastoral Internship 3 semester hours Practical experience in the pastoral field under the direct memorizing of a qualified local pastor and the program director.