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Written by Administrator
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Worship and Mission: Practice and forms of public and private worship, music in the Christian experience, the church's mission in a global context, and the formative disciplines of Christian character and devotion that lead to such competencies as:
- To plan and lead worship services that are built on biblical principles and patterns, that are shaped by essential Christian doctrines, and that exhibit sound principles of design and function.
- To teach others the biblical, theological, historical, and cultural dimensions of worship and the implications of these for planning, leading, and experiencing worship.
- To lead the church to understand the various elements of worship and appreciate diverse styles and expressions of worship.
- To model awe and love for God and educate the congregation in personal, family, and corporate worship.
- To model openness to the broad spectrum of worship experiences in history and in various cultural contexts, and lead a congregation to explore ways these may be used in planning and leading worship.
- To teach the biblical and theological foundations for evangelism and missions and the various ways the church has grown and spread.
- To communicate biblical truth through personal witness, preaching, teaching, music, and other appropriate means.
- To lead the congregation to have a passion for sharing the Gospel of Christ.
- To lead the congregation to have respect for persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds, and demonstrate sacrificial love for people.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 August 2007 )
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