In an interview in Time magazine, Billy Graham identified sex as an area in which ministers are vulnerable: I learned . . . that I would be tempted in those areas. So I never rode in a car with a woman alone. I have never eaten a meal with my secretary alone . . . […]

In an interview in Time magazine, Billy Graham identified sex as an area in which ministers are vulnerable: I learned . . . that I would be tempted in those areas. So I never rode in a car with a woman alone. I have never eaten a meal with my secretary alone . . . […]

Pastoral Theology Note: Per the South University grading policy, this assignment is classified as the Final Project assignment. If a student does not complete this assignment and fails the course, he or she will be awarded a grade of NCF. By now, you should have a grasp of what it means to be the spiritual […]

Telling the Truth when People Don’t Want to Hear It Prophets are often considered great only after they moved on to another church. In most cases, they are considered too controversial and way off the normal track by the society in which they live. Sometimes, prophets are not accepted even within their own circles. In […]

When the Sermon Ends Preachers are often caught up in the trap of believing that people’s immediate responses to their sermons are true indicators of their understanding and acceptance of their sermons. In the preparation for Sunday and the preaching moment, it is vital to remember that “actions speak louder than words.” In a 2- […]

Define the central beliefs of Islam and how practitioners express those beliefs. Examine the role of the prophet Muhammad in the sacred story of Islam. Compare the role of Muhammad in Islam with the role of Jesus Christ in Christianity. Describe ways in which Islam is reflected in the lives of Muslims. Describe Islam’s history […]

Define the central beliefs of Islam and how practitioners express those beliefs. Examine the role of the prophet Muhammad in the sacred story of Islam. Compare the role of Muhammad in Islam with the role of Jesus Christ in Christianity. Describe ways in which Islam is reflected in the lives of Muslims. Describe Islam’s history […]

Some “seasoned” congregations were once vibrant and active in the lives of their communities. Older members remember the “good old days” when the pews were full and the church was the center of activity. What changed all that? Write an essay detailing ideas (2–3 pages) for how your congregation can create opportunities for church growth […]

Define the central beliefs of Christianity and how its practitioners express these beliefs. Discuss the life of Christ as it relates to the religious views of Christians. Define the ethical system of Christianity. Overview In the Module 4 Overview, Download Module 4 Overview, you examined Christianity. This assignment requires you to look back on this […]

Define the central beliefs of Islam and how practitioners express those beliefs. Examine the role of the prophet Muhammad in the sacred story of Islam. Compare the role of Muhammad in Islam with the role of Jesus Christ in Christianity. Describe ways in which Islam is reflected in the lives of Muslims. Describe Islam’s history […]