Real Time Ministry

“It was the single most practical class I took during my entire seminary career.”

“This is a great course that truly meets the goal of preparation for ministry!”

“I would almost go so far to say that this should be a required course for all first year seminary students!”

“I pray that the class continues especially for those of us who are not computer savvy.”

2002 Winner:Award of Instructional Development given by KentuckianaMetroversity$1000 Prize

Practices and Skills to Support a Parish MinistryReal Time Ministry

The IntentFoster a rhythm to students’ future ministry where the care is: constantly refreshed by the best biblical and theological insight of the community of faith;effected in a skillful manner; andinformed by a practice of piety that refreshes and deepens the spirit’s understanding of the good news that is the church’s life spring.

Three emphasesLectioDivinia Research anywhere Technology Tools

LectioDivina

Each student will covenant with the class to dedicate 30 minutes a day for six days of the week to the practice of lectiodivina.Professor monitors postings and discussion on Blackboard.In-person meeting every 3-4 weeks.Images: The Carmelites www.ocarm.org

The Postings

“I do a version of the on-line lectiodivina with a friend in another state. That has been a great blessing. Thanks for the idea!”

“I was looking forward to the LectioDivina portion of the class, but hadn't imagined the practice or the small group aspect of the practice would become so meaningful!”

“The computer skills learned were important, but my favorite thing was learning how to do LectioDivina and experiencing that practice over a long period of time.”

Research Anywhere

Bye-bye Library

Rings of KnowledgeT E X T STOOLSINDEXEncyclopediaCANONARCHIVE

Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, 2003.

Hello OnlineCD Resources

“Identification of web based resources for sermon writing.”

“How we developed our library of resources was incredibly helpful. I have actually just finished my second year of purchases designed in that project.”

“How to search and narrow internet search results to get reliable sources....for book reviews, sermon illustrations, commentaries....all kind of things!”

Technology Tools

Content--continuingChurch management softwarePowerPoint/MultimediaExcelWeb searchingReading a budgetElectronics 101

Content--formerBuying a computer/digital cameraBuilding a websiteWorked on one on-going presentation for 9 weeks.

Content--currentBloggingTwitterWikisSurvey softwareWebsite evaluationWorship softwareDel.icio.us

“As a solo with no administrative support, I know what's available for outsourcing (through technology, etc.) so I can focus on what I'm ordained to do.”

“The ability to blog, use Facebook and find web based resources has saved my sanity over the last two years.”

“Power point. I never dreamed I would be in a church that wanted to explore the use of power point.”

Final Projects

Project optionsAnnotated, evaluative bibliographyProposed pastor’s library on $500 budgetMultimedia teaching presentationContent analysis and improvement plan for congregational websiteProject developed by student that will enrich one’s work as a pastor

ExamplePresentation: God’s Cry for Social JusticeWebsite evaluation and PowerPoint presentation of findings for website committee at churchChurch website design subsequently used by churchElder education program used by the student’s churchBlogging to keep in touch during summer assignmentChurch elder website with links to all tools being used for organization and communication

“I pray that the class continues especially for those of us who are not computer savvy.”

“It was the single most practical class I took during my entire seminary career.”

“I would almost go so far to say that this should be a required course for all first year seminary students!”

“This is a great course that truly meets the goal of preparation for ministry!”

Contact Infoamorris@lpts.educcardwell@lpts.edu