Foundation course

Pastoral Ministries

The shepherd's work and calling.

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About the course

• Author: Dr. Wayne Cook
• Languages: English, Spanish, and French.
• Units: 12
• Counts toward: Certificate of Ministry; Associate of Divinity; Master of Theology (Th.M.); Master of Divinity (M.Div.). These are internal ministry recognitions, not official degrees.
• Textbook: Harvey, The Pastor: His Qualifications and Duties (assigned excerpts)
• Required readings: Pastoral Ministries: Required Readings

Units

1. 1. Biblical Foundations of Pastoral Ministry
2. 2. The Pastor's Calling and Character
3. 3. Therapeutic Preaching
4. 4. Leading the People in Worship
5. 5. Weddings, Funerals, and Pastoral Life-Cycle Events
6. 6. Pastoral Visitation
7. 7. Discipleship and Equipping the Saints
8. 8. Pastoral Counseling
9. 9. Pastoral Leadership and Administration
10. 10. The Pastor and Evangelism
11. 11. The Pastor's Family and Self-Care
12. 12. The Long Faithful Finish