When you read Paul’s (& the other NT writers’) epistles, you can tell what the HOT TOPICS of the church and the present culture were focused and concerned about. The Gospel we bring is ALWAYS applicable to current concerns of the times in which the Church lives – then and now. We are to bring … Read more RACISM: How Christian Ministers Can Effect Change
Virtual Teams and Virtual Ministry in the 21st Century The following report is from the curriculum of our online theology courses for ministerial training: NACMinisters Theological Mentor Program Reporting: M. Mooney, Ministry Practitioner Introductory Scripture “This Good News about the kingdom will be spread throughout the world as a testimony to all nations. Then … Read more Virtual Teams Ministry
What is Theology? The following information is a portion of the content from our Mentor Program Reporting for NACM: Michael Mooney, ministry practitioner What is Theology? Theology is defined as “the systematic study of the nature of God and God’s relationship with humanity and with the world. Although other religions may be said to … Read more What is Theology
Introduction To Reality of The Physical First Reporting for the Theological Mentor Program of the National Association of Christian Ministers Michael Mooney, ministry practitioner So far we have discovered the Psychical First Principle. Because it is one of our “principles,” we will be considering it through the rest of the program and hopefully the … Read more Physical First Reality
The Big Picture Principle Michael Mooney, reporting for the Theological Mentor Program of the National Association of Christian Ministers Now we begin a consideration of the big picture principle. This approach is driven by the concept of summarization. A summary is an attempt to condense a large quantity of information into a smaller portion that … Read more Genesis and Revelation
Virtual Team Building Exercises Case Study in “Virtual Ministry” Preliminary Information Pretend you are a member of a church that averages 1,000 in regular attendance. The church selected you to serve on a church leadership team that is being organized to make a decision about a missions opportunity in Afghanistan. Information The team has … Read more virtual team building
Words from the Word, and Other Words… The following report is from the curriculum of our online theology courses for ministerial training: By M. Mooney, ministry practitioner reporting for the: NACMinisters Theological Mentor Program Preliminary Information We will be introducing the use of Strong’s concordance in this presentation. We realize that several of the things … Read more Using a Concordance to Enhance Your Ministry
Self Discovery in Church Leadership Ordained Minister’s Online Guide to Pastoring, Personal Development, & Church Leadership Please reflect on these verses, and let them shape your understanding of this self-discovery God asked, “Who told you that you were naked? Did you eat fruit from the tree I commanded you not to eat from?” … Read more Self-discovery
Call for Communication The Call for Communication: In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, … Read more Communication Calling
Researching Background Knowledge When researching a subject, it is generally good practice to begin with the background knowledge that already exists. In almost every case, there is already a wealth of information and theories that have contributed to the present understanding of the topic. Nevertheless, the internet is inundated with websites offering biased opinions and … Read more Research Ministry