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PT 518 PASTORAL MINISTRY SYLLABUS Professor Name and Contact Information Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Fiol, MDiv, DMin 10915 Back Ridge Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Cell: 704-681-4688 Email: [email protected] Course overview This is an introductory course in pastoral ministry. Emphasis will be given to considering the Scriptural qualifications for the man God calls to be a pastor. We will also look at the necessity for developing a deep personal and intimate walk with the Chief Shepherd before considering the practical aspects of a pastor’s ministry. Required Assignments 1. Hospital Pastoral Care Work: The student will submit a 4-page theological reflection paper on his work at Presbyterian Hospital. The paper may focus on one or more aspects of ministry encountered while on duty there, and relate lessons learned (about God or ministry or yourself or others or all of these) through the lens of Scripture. This should be written as if writing your congregation. Letting them know what you discovered in your work there. [25% of grade. Due May 1, 2012] 2. Required Reading. From the two books in the Required Reading list select one to write a three page review. Give attention to noting what was especially helpful as you consider the pastoral ministry. [25% of grade. Due May 1, 2012] 3. Biographical Reading. From the list of Biographies choose one to write a four to five page review, noting the pastor’s strengths, weaknesses and successes. Include a personal reflection of those aspects of the pastor’s life and ministry you hope to implement in your own ministry. [25% of grade. Due May 1, 2012] 4. Select one of the topics below and write a tract intended for distribution to your church family. {25% of grade. Due May 1, 2012]  Dying Well  Facing Tragedy

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Dealing with Cancer Preparing for Marriage Praying for your pastor/shepherd Worshiping in Spirit and in Truth

Required Reading 1. Armstrong, John H. Reforming Pastoral Ministry (Wheaton, IL, Crossway, 2001) 2. Baxter, Richard, The Reformed Pastor (Regent College Publishing, 2001)

Biographies 1. Aitken, Jonathan, John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace (Wheaton, IL, Crossway Books, 2007) 2. Bonar, Andrew, Memoirs of McCheyne (Chicago, IL, Moody Press, 1947) 3. Dallimore, Arnold A. George Whitfield: God’s Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century (Wheaton, IL, Crossway Books,1990) 4. ________________, Spurgeon: A New Biography (Carlisle, PA, Banner of Truth Trust, l982) 5. Mueller, George, Autobiography of George Mueller (London, J. Nisbet & Co., l906) 6. Murray, Iain H., David Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The Fight of Faith 1939-1981 (Carlisle, PA, Banner of Truth Trust, l990) 7. _____________, Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography (Edinburgh, Banner of Truth Trust, 1987)

8. Parker, T.H.L., John Calvin: A Biography (Philadelphia, PA, Westminster Press, 1975)

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Recommended Reading 1. Adams, Jay, Shepherding God’s Flock: A Handbook in Pastoral Ministry, Counseling and Leadership [Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan, 1986] 2. Bonar, Andrew A., The Visitor’s Book of Texts [Edinburgh, Banner of Truth, 2009] 3. Bridges, Charles, The Christian Ministry [Edinburgh, Banner of Truth Trust, l980] 4. Bruce, Martin, Concerning the True Care of Souls (Edinburgh, Banner of Truth Trust, 2009] 5. Carson, D.A., Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom (Wheaton, IL, Crossway, 2000) 6. Chapell, Bryan, Ed., The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, (Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan, 2011) 7. Lloyd-Jones, Martin, Preaching and Preachers (Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan Publishing House, 1971) 8. MacArthur, John, Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically (Nashville, TN, Nelson, 2005) 9. Piper, John, Brothers WE Are Not Professionals (Nashville, TN, Holman, 2002) 10. Prime, Derek & Begg, Alistair, On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work (Chicago, IL, Moody, 2004) 11. Purves, Andrew, Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition (Westminster John Knox, 2001) 12. Rayburn, Robert, O Come Let Us Worship, (Grand Rapids, MI, Baker Book House, 1980) 13. Schaeffer, Francis A., Letters of Francis A. Schaeffer: Spiritual Reality in the Personal Christian Life (______________, _______) 14. Spurgeon, Charles H., An All-Around Ministry (Edinburgh, Banner of Truth Trust, 1980) 15. Stott, John R. W., The Preacher’s Portrait: Some New Testament Word Studies (Grand Rapids, MI, Eerdmans, 1987)

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Outline of the Course I. Cultivating the Pastor’s Personal Life A. Establish Priorities B. Watch your Life II. Cultivating the Pastor’s Spiritual Life A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Feed Upon Scripture Practice the Word Pray Always Develop Humility Be courageous Guard Doctrine Confirming the Call

III. Cultivating the Pastor’s Professional Life A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Learning from Others Learning from the Puritans Preach the Word Leading Worship Love your Flock Train Men Become Involved a. In Community b. In your Denomination c. In Evangelism d. In Missions H. Be Prepared to Suffer

IV. Cultivating the Shepherd’s Ministry Responsibilities A. Preparing Individuals for Church Members B. Officer Training C. Baptism D. The Lord’s Supper E. Marriage F. Touch your Congregation with cards, and calls on Special Occasions a. Birthdays b. Anniversaries c. Birth of Baby d. Death G. Congregational Visitation a. Sick/Hospital Calls

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b. Calls to the Dying H. Funerals

PT 518 Pastoral Ministry

Spring 2009

Course Objectives Related to MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes Course: Professor: Campus: Date:

PT 518 Pastoral Ministry Dr. Michael A. Milton Charlotte Tuesday, February 1, 2011

MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes In order to measure the success of the MDiv curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process. Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the contribution of this course to the MDiv outcomes.

Rubric

Mini-Justification

Strong Moderate Minimal None

*As the MDiv is the core degree at RTS, the MDiv rubric will be used in this syllabus.

Articulation (oral & written)

Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both oral and written, of essential biblical, theological, historical, and cultural/global information, including details, concepts, and frameworks.

Scripture

Significant knowledge of the original meaning of Scripture. Also, the concepts for and skill to research further into the original meaning of Scripture and to apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances. (Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.)

Reformed Theology

Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and practice, with emphasis on the Westminster Standards.

Sanctification Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the student’s sanctification.

Desire for Worldview

Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of God.

PT 518 Pastoral Ministry Spring 2011

Minimal

Strong

Minimal

Minimal

None

Revised: Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Reads classical literature on pastoral theology, including sermons; write theological reflections papers Expository teaching series will cover pastoral ministry from The Pastoral Epistles, as well as portions of the Old Testament

Will read Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor and also study the theological issues related to pastoral ministry from a (Westminster) Reformed perspective Will be exposed to teaching on the heart of the pastor, the purity of the pastor’s inner life, the vocation as sanctification Will study vocation from a Biblical and Reformed worldview

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Spring 2009

PT 518 Pastoral Ministry

Winsomely Reformed

Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the Gospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians; and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.)

Preach

Ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture to both heart and mind with clarity and enthusiasm.

Worship

Shepherd

Knowledgeable of historic and modern Christian-worship forms; and ability to construct and skill to lead a worship service.

Ability to shepherd the local congregation: aiding in spiritual maturity; promoting use of gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, both in America and worldwide.

Church/World Ability to interact within a denominational context, within the broader worldwide church, and with significant public issues.

PT 518 Pastoral Ministry Spring 2011

Minimal

Minimal

None

None

None

Revised: Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Will have required and recommended readings in pastoral theology from other traditions and will read “Cooperation without Compromise” and discuss standing winsomely for truth within a pluralistic culture The professor will seek to model exposition of the Pastoral Epistles as a method of teaching; also the student will read from great preachers The course will seek to show the pastor as the Biblically ordained worship leader within the congregation and the pastor as the custodian of the sacred words, including liturgy The pastoral ministry class will focus, in the pastoral epistles, on love of people and conducting ministry not only for the sake of the Lord but for the sake of the elect Will seek to explore pastoral ministry through the lens of Eastern and Western churches, as well as address pastoral ministry and ethics

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