Final Prep

Question 1

what is a philosophy of ministry

Answer 1

a statement that defines why we do what we do.

Question 2

The Gospel

Answer 2

The announcement that in the life, death, and res. of Jesus, the Triune God has acted decisively to reconcile the world to Himself

Question 3

Gospel-Cent. Min

Answer 3

The intentional effort to announce the Good News of Jesus and to help people experience its reality, both individ. and in comm. with others

Question 4

“Trinitarian center” of ministry

Answer 4

Father - originate
Son - model
Holy Spirit - empower

Question 5

Ministry as Service

Answer 5

serving=you can still keep your integrity

servant=something we choose to do and has to do with who we are

Question 6

Ministry as Participation

Answer 6

Participation in God’s Grace=> restoring people; Jesus does the work
Participation in God’s Presence=> God enters in as we enter in

Question 7

Ministry as Spiritual Activity

Answer 7

We are involved in spiritual ministry (unseen kingdom, angels and demons), expecting spiritual results (redempt. of souls, building kingdom), through spiritual means (Word and prayer)

Question 8

How Missio Dei effects the mission of the church

Answer 8

The mission off the church must be the same as the mission of God, which is to bring glory to Himself

Question 9

Missional Ministry

Answer 9

1. externally focused
2. culturally engaged
3. incarnationally driven
4. organically organized

Question 10

Cultural Context of Ministry

Answer 10

1. every church has a way of doing things
2. culture is always being formed
3. culture is always at risk of becoming like culture outside the church

Question 11

How does a theology of ministry guide our role as cultural agents

Answer 11

Take the theology of the Gospel + cultural exegesis and turn it to active engagement (actions) with the world around us. Colossians 4:5-6.

Question 12

Requirements for Ministry

Answer 12

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Question 13

Roles and Functions

Answer 13

As opposed to job/task (technical skills), roles and functions refers to spiritual gifting and being a part of something bigger

Question 14

Shared Ministry

Answer 14

Not solo activity; Mark 6:7 disciples sent in twos (for sake of witness reception); 1 Corinthians 12 - the Body of Christ for sake of one another

Question 15

How to focus the efforts of a church toward theological goals

Answer 15

A collaborative effort to reach the overall theological goals. There’s accountability in this, and there’s editability… we get to weigh in on one another’s missions.

Question 16

Key Texts for Authority of Min. Leader

Answer 16

Titus 2:15

Hebrews 13:17

Question 17

How Proper Theo of Authority Helps Defend Against Resistance

Answer 17

1. Authority is derived from Jesus rather than inherent
2. Authority is purposeful – blessing and protection
3. Authority is built upon character
4. Authority is exercised with humility
5. Authority is more about responsibility than position

Question 18

Biblical Examples of Theo of Identity

Answer 18

Identity in Jesus - Gal. 2:20

Identity as Min. Leaders - Prophet, Priest, King; Shepherd metaphor

Question 19

Special Call vs General Call

Answer 19

Apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, teachers vs. shepherd, overseer, elder, deacon

Question 20

How and what to measure in ministry

Answer 20

1. Individual lives that affected by the Gospel
2. Measure ways Kingdom priorities and practices are present in the Body
3. Individual and collective influence in the community
4. Measure the kind of stories being told
5. Measure the manner in which people are involved in ministries
6. Measure the way people worship
7. Measure the interaction of believers

Question 21

How to gauge success through theo. lens

Answer 21

Personal faithfulness – taking gifts and using them where you are presently, for the Master and not for ourselves
Collective faithfulness – faithfulness within community internally and externally (having redemptive influence with culture around it)