2 courses with the subject CP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CP 1011Theory and Practice of Church Planting This course introduces key phases in starting a new church
emphasizing the theology of mission, cultural exegesis, and the use of demographic tools for community engagement. Students will explore effective church planting models and current trends. Each student will also meet individually with a mentor to review their personality assessment and personal history. CP1012: The Entrepreneurial Spiritual Gifts of the Church Planter This course explores the personal and theological foundations of church planting. Students will examine the church planter’s call, spiritual gifts (including the Ridley factors), family readiness, and life experiences that shape ministry. The course also surveys biblical and historical church planting models, cultural analysis, and current trends. Special attention is given to the integration of cultural exegesis, apologetics, ecclesiology, and mission. Students will begin developing a personalized preparation plan for ministry. 109
CP 1035Surviving and Thriving the First Five Years This course examines the critical early stages of a new
congregation, from launch through year five. Topics include growth cycles, leadership development, staffing and space considerations, and healthy patterns for sustainability and transition. Students will also explore strategies for evangelism, discipleship, and church reproduction, including multi-site, organic, and international models. CP1036: The Church Planter as Spiritual Leader This course explores the theological foundations of leadership and discipleship for both clergy and lay church planters. Students will study leadership dynamics within team ministry and develop personal plans for church planting preparation. Key topics include cross-cultural planting, various planting methods (planting, replanting, transplanting, and redeveloping), and regional and denominational factors affecting church growth. CP1040: Thesis-Project The writing of the thesis-project is the culmination of the participant’s work in the program. The thesis-project should demonstrate competent doctoral-level integration of the participant's learning in the program with his/her ministry context. It is expected that the thesis-project will make significant contribution to that field of study. Gospel, Culture, and Leadership Track CG1011 Leading with Cultural Intelligence While leaders possess individual skills and capabilities, various external factors significantly influence their leadership effectiveness, requiring them to learn not only how to utilize their unique talents but also how to lead within diverse ministerial and cultural contexts. This course focuses on developing cultural intelligence for effective leadership in cross-cultural environments, with students completing a Cultural Analysis Project by selecting and analyzing a subculture or culture different from their own according to provided guidelines, with the purpose of understanding the people they will serve in ministry.
