MIN520 Communication of the Word
A ministry leader is responsible for communicating God’s words to the people for whose care they has been given responsibility. That communication takes many forms if the truth is to be planted deeply into the hearts of the hearers. The focus of this course is to help the student focus their communication of the Word and to build skill for delivering it effectively.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Communicate the Scriptures formally or informally through preaching, teaching, discussion, or in writing, with a view to helping others hear, consider, and respond to its teachings and their implications.
- Discuss a biblical theology of the communication of the Word of God.
- Articulate the influence of cultural norms on what it will take to communicate the Word so as to be heard and understood.
- Develop an approach for formal presentations of the Word (sermons, lessons) that fits their gifts and abilities, while effectively communicating to their audience.
- Leverage various conversation and discussion tools for effectively communicating the Word informally.
- Demonstrate wisdom, patience, and love in communicating the truth in both formal and informal settings.
- Take the initiative; in season and out of season, to carry the truth to people, with a deep concern for their wellbeing.