15 courses with the subject PT, 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.
A study of the foundational elements necessary for building a successful pastoral ministry. Topics covered include the call to the office of the pastor, the process of licensing and ordination, interviewing for a local church, and the origin and structure of SFWBC. One semester.
A study of the qualities of personal life and family as a church leader. Topics covered include the pastor’s home, the basics of Christian lifestyle, social graces, and pastoral ethics. One semester.
A study of officiating specific ministries to all ages of church youth. These ministries include the bus ministry, Sunday school, children’s church, junior church, and youth ministries. Emphasis is given to the student’s ability to plan and to administer all aspects of youth work. One semester.
Practical instruction and practice in officiating specific meetings important to church. Topics covered include the church business meeting, funerals, weddings, revivals, worship services, baptismal services, communion, and feet washing. One semester.
In-depth analysis of key biblical themes of discipleship 95
This course is designed for second- and third-year ministerial students. It meets each week for one hour to hear men who are presently involved in the ministry. Specific topics will be addressed first-hand by men who have manifested a degree of expertise in those given areas of ministry. Youth ministry is one of the main emphases; however, other topics to be covered include but are not limited to church planting, taking churches to the next level of growth, youth ministry, children’s ministry, bus ministry, church facilities, resolving conflicts, building a soul-winning church, preparing a church for revival, preaching revivals, Christian school ministry, organization, promotions, and church music. Two semesters.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, this course provides a foundational understanding of how technology can be utilized to support and enhance the mission of the church, adhere to biblical principles, and address the ethical considerations inherent in the digital age. One semester.
Designed for the Pastoral Theology student to work under the supervised leadership of a pastor during the summer months for at least ten weeks. Guidelines for the course are such to involve students in the ministry of the local church as much as possible so that they can learn while on the job. A student must be a rising Junior to enroll in PT 221. Exceptions to this may be made by the Bible Department Chair. One semester.
the personal life of a pastor and the organizational structure of a local church ministry from a legal perspective. A student must be a Senior to enroll in PT 222. Exceptions to this may be made by the Bible Department Chair. One semester.
Emphasis is placed on pastoral students’ understanding of how to prepare themselves for and how to analyze areas for which they will soon be responsible. Subjects covered are interviewing for a local church, evaluating a local church ministry, assessment and administration of local church finances, people management skills, and understanding church polity and Free Will Baptist structures. One semester. 96
An in-depth study of counseling theory and the establishment of a biblical counseling method. Also covered is a pastor’s understanding of the various types of church members, how to restore erring Christians, and how to deal with the pastoral stress that comes from the ministry to others. One semester.
ministry to children and teens. The needs of various age groups will be studied as well as specific programs that build a successful church ministry and a spiritual group of young people for Christ. Projects and practical learning opportunities will be incorporated into the course to provide the student with not only the theory of youth work but also some limited, hands- on experience. One semester.
Instruction in the preparation and delivery of sermons. The second semester is spent in supervised preparation and delivery of sermons along with continued instruction in theory and methods. Two semesters.
A study of various areas in the pastoral field that will help the students complete their preparation for church ministry. Topics covered are strategies for beginning a church ministry, hiring and firing church staff, hospital visitation, pastoral preaching, the pastor’s library, dealing with conflicts in the local church, and leaving a church as pastor. One semester.
preparation and delivery of sermons with emphasis on expository preaching. The first semester impresses upon the students the magnitude of their spiritual calling, highlighting the heart of preaching. The second semester equips the students with the tools to enhance their skills to the fullest potential, highlighting the art of pulpit ministry. Two semesters.
Source: Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
