Course Structure
Each lesson will have a similar structure to aid in consistency. The lessons in this course are broken down into smaller sections, so that you have flexibility in the content and the pace at which you learn.
There will also be various knowledge checks, activities, and reflection points throughout the lessons as well as downloadable supplemental content that you will have access to offline. Each lesson includes a final assessment that is specific to that lesson.
Before beginning each lesson take time to download the learner’s guide so that you can take notes and complete any reflection activities in writing.
Course Curriculum
The Minister's Personal Life: Course Overview and Introduction
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Lesson I. Personal Devotion to God
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- Lesson I Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. The Practice of Spiritual Disciplines
- Section III. The Spiritual Disciplines for Spiritual Formation
- Section IV. Cultivating an Awareness of God's Presence
- Section V. Inward Disciplines
- Section VI. The Outward Disciplines
- Section VII. The Corporate Disciplines
- Section VIII. Conclusion
- Lesson I Quiz
- Lesson I References and Resources
Lesson II. Temptations and Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
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- Lesson II Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: Character Counts
- Section II. Temptations and Challenges Come in Many Areas
- Section III. Pastoral Pitfalls
- Section III Cont. Pastoral Pitfalls: Finances
- Section IV. Sexual Temptations and Challenges
- Section V. Practices to Avoid Pastoral Pitfalls
- Section VI. Conclusion: Holy Character
- Lesson II Quiz
- Lesson II References and Resources
Lesson III. Pastoral Integrity
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- Lesson III Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: Be the One!
- Section II. Integrity
- Section III. Integrity and Life Issues
- Section IV. Ministry Ethics
- Section V. Proactive Steps to Living the Integral Life and Finishing Well
- Section VI. Conclusion
- Lesson III References & Resources
- Lesson III Quiz
Lesson IV. Restoration and Rest for the Pastor
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- Lesson IV Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: Pastoral Stress
- Section II. Symptoms of Pastoral Fatigue
- Section III. Identifying the Roots of Pastoral Fatigue
- Section IV. Developing Strategies for Abandoning False Compulsions
- Section V. Steps Toward Restoration
- Section VI. Conclusion: The Pastoral Calendar
- Lesson IV References and Resources
- Lesson IV. Quiz
Lesson V. Healthy Dynamics of a Pastoral Marriage
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Lesson VI. Healthy Dynamics of a Pastoral Family
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- Lesson VI Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: Parenting and Family Life
- Section II. The Pastoral Family
- Section IIIa. Common Pressure Points for the Pastoral Family:Relocation
- Section IIIb. Common Pressure Points for the Pastoral Family:Managing Boundaries
- Section IIIc. Common Pressure Points for the Pastoral Family: Finances
- Section IV. Healthy Family Dynamics
- Section V. Conclusion
- Lesson VI References and Resources
- Lesson VI Quiz
Lesson VII. Designing a Continuous Personal Development Plan
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- Lesson VII Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: What is Lifelong Learning?
- Section II. The Purpose of Lifelong Learning
- Section III. A View of Our World
- Section IV. Establish your Purpose and Direction
- Section V. Forming Attitudes, Habits, and Disciplines
- Section VI. Designing a Strategy for Ongoing Personal Development
- Section VII. Conclusion
- Lesson VIII References and Resources
- Lesson VIII Quiz
End of Course Assessment
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