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Springfield Christian Bible Seminary Required Courses for the Foundational Church Ministries Certificate

Required Course:

  •      Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
  •      Understanding People
  •      Beyond Reasonable Doubt !
  •      Understanding Music and Worship in the Local Church
  •      Biblical Beliefs (Doctrine Believers should Know)
Springfield Christian Bible Seminary

Foundation Certificate Program at Holyoke Community College
 

Text Growing To Spirit      

Gary C. Newton, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 1-910566-45-3

Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity - A strategy for growing toward Christlikeness must be based on the actual ways that people grow and develop into maturity in Christ. Through identifying and understanding how we grow spiritually, we become more intentional in our use of time and methods.

One of the first lessons we must learn as growing Christians is to serve. In contrast to the popular values of today’s "me-centered" culture, Christians should not merely satisfy and serve themselves.  By understanding the dynamics of spiritual growth, we are made more aware of how God uses the specific circumstances of our lives to draw us closer to Himself.

  • What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What role does the Church play in making disciples?
  • How can we develop intimacy with God?

Table of Contents
Introduction

  1. The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth
  2. Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ
  3. The Church’s Role in Making Disciples
  4. Feasting on the Word
  5. Developing Intimacy With God
  6. Establishing and Reaching Others for Christ
  7. Fruitfulness and Reaching Others for Christ
  8. Discovering and Using Our Spiritual Gifts
  9. Teaching Others
  10. Leading Others
  11. Mentoring Others
  12. Being a Lifelong Learner

 

 

Text Understanding People

Cheryl Fawcett, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 0-910566-99-2

Understanding People - To truly understand people we must study the introduction of psychology also the rigorous formal study of developmental issues with our own observations and thorough study of Scripture. This book helps the Bible teacher enhance ministry skills to work with people more effectively.

 

Table of Contents

 Introduction

  1. Foundation of the Church: The Apostolic Age
  2. Understanding Human Development
  3. Prenatal to 24 Months
  4. Toddlers: Two & Three Years
  5. Preschoolers: Four & Five Years
  6. Primary: Six, Seven & Eight Years
  7. Pre-Adolescence: 9, 10 & 11 Years
  8. Early Adolescence: 12 & 13 Years
  9. Middle Adolescence: 14-17 Years
  10. Late Adolescence: 18-22 Years
  11. Early Adult: 23-40 Years
  12. Middle Adult: 40-65 Years
  13. Senior Adult: 65 + Years

 

 

Text Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Robert J. Morgan, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 0-910566-70-4

Beyond Reasonable Doubt -  Aside from personal faith in God, is there any evidence to substantiate the claims of Christianity? You be the judge! This class is an introduction to the study of apologetics. It will take you step-by-step through the well-documented evidence. Whether a skeptic or a believer, this class will help you reach a verdict - that could very well change your life!

 What about Jesus Christ - was He more than just a man? And the Bible - is it more than just an interesting piece of literature? Much of the research for this class is conducted to answer the student's own earlier doubts about Christianity's claims.

Table of Contents

 Introduction

  1. The Empty Tomb
  2. The Eyewitnesses
  3. The Existence of Creation
  4. The Complexity of Creation
  5. Historical Prophecy
  6. Messianic Prophecy
  7. The Unequaled Christ
  8. The Solidarity of Scripture
  9. The Reliability of the Biblical Documents
  10. The Evidence of Archaeology
  11. The Witness of Changed Lives
  12. The Absence of Alternatives



 

 

 

Text Understanding Music & Worship

Vernon M. Whaley, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 0-910566-65-8

Understanding Music & Worship is written with the lay person in mind and focuses on the important role of these two elements in the life of the church. It provides a historical overview of music and worship, biblical foundations for both, and practical instruction on how to renew both within the local church.

Designed for use by music/worship leaders, choir members, instrumentalists, and members of the congregation at large, this class will be helpful and encouraging, regardless of the church's worship style.

Table of Contents

 Introduction

  1. Why Study Music and Worship?
  2. Worship and the Great Commission
  3. An Old Testament Recipe for Music and Worship
  4. Survey of Music and Worship: Old Testament Foundations
  5. Survey of Music and Worship: New Testament Foundations
  6. Survey of Music and Worship: AD300 to Nineteenth Century England
  7. Survey of Music and Worship: 1800 to the Present
  8. Principles for Renewing Music and Worship, Part 1
  9. Principles for Renewing Music and Worship, Part 2
  10. Building an Effective Program of Music and Worship, Part 1
  11. Building an Effective Program of Music and Worship, Part 2
  12. Resources for Music and Worship

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarence H. Benson, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 0-910566-10-0

Biblical Beliefs presents foundational Bible doctrines in a popular, easy-to-understand format.  Covered in the course are creation and the fall of man, faith and regeneration, justification and adoption, prayer and worship, angels, Satan, resurrection and judgment, and the church.
 

Biblical Beliefs interweaves deep Bible truths with structural threads all believers, whatever their spiritual experience, can fully grasp.  Believers wanting to effectively minister for Christ should direct their efforts toward two centers of study - the message of the Bible and communicating it to others. Studying Bible doctrine is imperative for effective Christian ministry. Those who know the message of the Book and its eternal implications best fulfill Christ's command to "go and make disciples." Biblical Beliefs places in believers' hands a concise and valuable text of major Bible doctrines that are vital to Christian faith and practice. Biblical Beliefs opens doors to the riches of the Word not otherwise discovered. Eternal truths do not change with time. Presenting these truths systematically, however, should be ever current. Biblical Beliefs is an up-to-date presentation of timeless teaching.

This class provides a concise, ready reference work for church leaders in whatever ministry they are involved.

  

Table of Contents

Introduction

  1. Inspiration of the Bible
  2. Creation and Fall of Man
  3. Faith and Regeneration
  4. Justification and Adoption
  5. Worship and Prayer
  6. Origin and Purpose of the Church
  7. Growth, Character, and Organization of the Church
  8. Angels
  9. Character, Work, and Worship of Satan
  10. Resurrection and Judgment
  11. Reward of the Righteous
  12. Punishment of the Wicked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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