The quest for alternative corporate structures of faith that provide sustained presence in today's marketplace is pursued within the context of the Anabaptist tradition. An introduction to the issues of Christian mission overseas from an interdisciplinary perspective. It is concerned with the biblical basis, theology, history, context and forms of mission. The call to mission takes seriously the role of the church, mutuality in mission, need, opportunity and spiritual gifts. A practical course focusing on the development of basic public leadership skills for the life of the congregation.
Students prepare several kinds of sermons and plan worship services for various occasions.
Skills are developed through class presentations with peer and instructor feedback. Attention is also given to the development of personal disciplines of worship and devotional life. A focus on an integrated approach to youth ministry with particular emphasis on life planning, peer ministry, discipleship training and preparation for baptism, and church membership. This course develops a creative biblical and theological perspective for the role and significance of the local assembly of believers in God's redemptive plan. An introduction to the history of the Christian Church from the early period to modern times.