1. Knowing the Scriptures, usually called
Biblical Theology, Old Testament and New Testament Surveys
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1.1 Recount 10 of the main events in the Old Testament and
share the stories of at least 10 of the main characters in
the Old Testament
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Explain to a new-born Christian, why it is important to know
the Old Testament, using the 10 events and ten characters.
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1.2 Explain by using 5 examples how Jesus fulfils Old
Testament prophecy
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A church member does not understand why the New Testament so
often proves that Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and
finds it time-consuming to search for this in the Old
Testament. Explain to him, with several examples, why it
helps and grows our faith and love for Jesus, if we study
and know such details.
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1.3 Summarise at least 5 major teachings of Jesus |
Give an example for each major teaching of Jesus, of how
you would use it to admonish or encourage a church member
seeking counselling.
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1.4 Explain why the death and resurrection of Jesus is so
important
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Explain to a Muslim friend, who thinks that Jesus was just a
prophet, but always victorious, why Jesus had to die and why
this is the road to victory through His resurrection.
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1.5 Explain the significance of Jesus’ relationship with His
disciples for discipling others today
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How to you implement the principles of Jesus relation to his
disciples in your local church?
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1.6 Describe 10 main events in the book of Acts
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Explain how those events in the books of Acts are of
importance for the history of your church.
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1.7 Explain at least three of Paul’s key teachings |
Explain in how far those teachings of Paul are a help for
your own spiritual life.
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2. Living by Faith, usually called
Practical Theology, Hermeneutics, Children’s Ministry,
Church Management, Relationships
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2.1 Preach or teach effectively |
Which, in your opinion, was the best message you ever
preached or taught, and which was your weakest message? Give
reasons for your answer.
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2.2 Successfully explain a Bible passage to a group of
people
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Recount two instances when you explained a text in a way
that it visibly helped fellow Christians to understand it
better and live it out. Why were they so effective?
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2.3 Bear the fruit of the Spirit in all areas of life and
practise humility, integrity and simplicity
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Where do you see the sharpest difference between the fruit
of the Spirit described in the New Testament and your
surrounding culture and society?
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2.4 List, explain and exercise the spiritual disciplines
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Which are the two spiritual disciplines you struggle with
most and what are you doing about it?
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2.5 Apply biblically ethical principles to relationships
with the congregation
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List three ethical values and principles that are of vital
importance to the wellbeing and future of your congregation
and explain why.
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2.6 Demonstrate compassion, welcome and forgiveness in all
relationships, including relationships with people who have
special needs
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What does it mean to, "love your neighbour as yourself" and
why do Jesus and the Bible emphasise it so much? Use a
specific disability or distressing situation of someone as
an example.
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2.7 Practise kindness and hospitality |
A church member states she is of the opinion, that direct
witnessing and preaching to others is the only Biblical way
and everything else is a waste of time. Please argue, with
your Bible in hand, why kindness and hospitality are not a
waste of time, but a witness to the gospel.
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3. Outreach, usually called Evangelism,
Missions, Discipling
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3.1 Motivate others for mission
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Prepare a talk in which you urge your fellow believers to
become involved in missions. Use the Bible as your starting
point.
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3.2 Effectively share the gospel with family, friends and
strangers
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What would you see as the one or two most important
obstacles in your church and your culture, to sharing the
gospel in private and in public? Then explain, how you would
correct those who do not witness because of these obstacles.
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3.3 Mentor at least one person in a specific form of
evangelism or mission
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Describe how you successfully mentored and discipled someone
to develop his special gift in the area of evangelism and
mission.
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3.4 Explain why the Bible is more important than culture
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List three examples where your culture and surrounding
society would greatly benefit, if instead of following their
cultural practices, they would listen to and follow
Biblical values and standards.
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3.5 Use technology and social media for ministry
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What is the most effective technology/social media tool in
your environment, and why? How much are you and your church
investing in order to use it as professionally as possible?
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3.6 Demonstrate servant leadership
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Explain to someone in your church who thinks that a church
leader should be honoured and that others should serve him,
why Jesus acted differently and why this is important from a
Christian view of church hierarchy.
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3.7 Identify and train at least 3 others to serve in some
form of church leadership
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List and explain three ways in which you helped someone to
develop his leadership skills.
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