In order to expose the students to various topics of current debate, methodology, or practical issues regarding pastoring, they will be required to read assigned books and participate in the class discussion as led by the master teacher.
Desired Outcome
Students by taking this course will …
- be able to properly conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner in disagreements and debates
- be able to read and digest literature with a more sophisticated premise and more difficult rhetoric
- be able to handle issues of difficulty with meekness, humility, eagerness, and prayer
- be exposed to a variety of different authors and issues that will stir up their desire to continue their investigation related to the author’s themselves or the themes addressed
- have a working knowledge of the subjects investigated
Class Procedure
A master teacher will lead the class in a discussion of the assigned reading, while adding in comments of their own expertise and experience. Students will be able to fully participate by reading the assigned portions prior to the day’s class.
Class Structure
The class will be divided into five modules, taught by different master teachers. Therefore, there will be five texts the students will be required to keep up with in their reading assignments over the course of the year. Each master teacher will hand out a separate syllabus of their reading schedule. They may also hand out notes, questions, and extra supplemental readings throughout their module. (Note: Assigned books are subject to change. Check with the master teacher before purchasing.)
Pastoring & Preaching – Gabe Gatlin ( October – November 07 )
- The Supremacy of Christ in Preaching [John Piper]
- The Reformed Pastor [Richard Baxter]
Church History & Ecclesiology – Jeff Miller ( December 07 – January 08 )
- The Reformers & Their Step-children [Leonard Verduin]
The Church & Culture – Mike Vosburg ( February – March 08 )
- The Politics of Jesus [John Howard Yoder]
Interpersonal Communication – Rafe Semmes ( April – May 15, 2008 )
- War of Words [Paul David Tripp]
Biblical Counseling – Jeff Segner ( May 22 – June 2008 )
- How People Change [Lane & Tripp] OR
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands [Paul David Tripp]
