Discover how Ced McMillan bridges religious and secular audiences with captivating public speaking. Explore his unique perspective and impactful messages that connect with people from all walks of life.
This document discusses counseling in the context of the church. It defines what a church is and explains that pastoral care refers to the church's ministries of healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people. Pastoral counseling is a specialized part of pastoral care that involves helping individuals and groups cope with life's pressures and crises. The goal is personal and spiritual growth and healing. All believers are called to support one another. Spiritual direction differs from counseling in that it focuses on cultivating awareness of and relationships with God rather than problem-solving. Emergent churches prefer more informal counseling approaches. The church has the potential to be a caring, healing community and has a divine mandate to care for people. Psychology and biblical insights
Preaching is one ministry of the Christian church... it is how the church addresses issues of all sorts... (spiritual to ethical to social to political)...
Notes from Contemporary Handbook of Preaching...
ABGTS Baguio Philippines 2016... A presentation submitted to Dr A. Canoy (PBTS President) for ABGTS Colloquium Class...
PP100: The Fivefold Ministries and PreachingClint Heacock
This slide show is from a class I taught at the Liverpool Mission Academy 'Pastoral Pathway' course entitled 'Preaching and the Five-Fold Ministry Modes.'
Pastor Terry Wells - Guiding the Flock towards Spiritual Growth.pptxPastor Terry Wells
Pastor Terry Wells believes the role of a pastor in a religious community is multifaceted, encompassing various responsibilities and a commitment to serving others. Pastors Terry Wells play a vital role in guiding their congregations towards spiritual growth, offering support, and fostering a sense of unity within the community.
It is a pleasure to share that Keion Henderson sermons are accurate, influencing, meaningful, and of course perfect. visit https://www.pastorkeion.com/
This document discusses counseling in the context of the church. It defines what a church is and explains that pastoral care refers to the church's ministries of healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people. Pastoral counseling is a specialized part of pastoral care that involves helping individuals and groups cope with life's pressures and crises. The goal is personal and spiritual growth and healing. All believers are called to support one another. Spiritual direction differs from counseling in that it focuses on cultivating awareness of and relationships with God rather than problem-solving. Emergent churches prefer more informal counseling approaches. The church has the potential to be a caring, healing community and has a divine mandate to care for people. Psychology and biblical insights
Preaching is one ministry of the Christian church... it is how the church addresses issues of all sorts... (spiritual to ethical to social to political)...
Notes from Contemporary Handbook of Preaching...
ABGTS Baguio Philippines 2016... A presentation submitted to Dr A. Canoy (PBTS President) for ABGTS Colloquium Class...
PP100: The Fivefold Ministries and PreachingClint Heacock
This slide show is from a class I taught at the Liverpool Mission Academy 'Pastoral Pathway' course entitled 'Preaching and the Five-Fold Ministry Modes.'
Pastor Terry Wells - Guiding the Flock towards Spiritual Growth.pptxPastor Terry Wells
Pastor Terry Wells believes the role of a pastor in a religious community is multifaceted, encompassing various responsibilities and a commitment to serving others. Pastors Terry Wells play a vital role in guiding their congregations towards spiritual growth, offering support, and fostering a sense of unity within the community.
It is a pleasure to share that Keion Henderson sermons are accurate, influencing, meaningful, and of course perfect. visit https://www.pastorkeion.com/
Tips for Impressing During Pastoring Job Interviews.pdfMinistryHub
Showcase your in-depth knowledge of the Bible. Be prepared to discuss theological concepts, biblical interpretation, and your ability to provide spiritual guidance rooted in scripture.
https://www.ministryhub.org
The document outlines learning outcomes for a course on strategic leadership. It covers topics such as explaining the power and price of vision, the need for perseverance and courage, and describing the preparation for and process of strategic planning.
It also provides a summary of a chapter from the book "Advanced Strategic Planning" by Malphurs on discovering a church's core values. The chapter discusses determining a church's unique identity and foundation by tapping into its "soul" or deepest values. These values then inform the church's mission, vision and strategy.
The document outlines the key elements of building a premier culture of ongoing formation. It acknowledges that all disciples require lifelong formation and that people come from diverse backgrounds. A culture of formation recognizes the church's mission, values lay ministry, and calls for ongoing competency through formation rather than just clocking hours. It provides formation opportunities, establishes clear expectations, utilizes technology, and relies on leaders serving as role models and collaborators. The overall goal is building up the body of Christ through equipping the holy ones for ministry.
This document discusses the importance of Christians letting their light shine by sharing their faith with others. It addresses challenges to evangelism both from outside and within the church. It proposes that Christians shine their light by coming into people's lives sensitively, building bridges, and witnessing through their lives. Christians should engage in dialogues of life, action, and theological exchange to strengthen their evangelism efforts and build basic human communities.
An Insight Into How Pastors Attend To Prayer Request in A Church.pptxChurch org
Sending Online Prayer Request Heaven holds colossal significance inside the setting of a congregation, and ministers are focal figures in taking care of the otherworldly necessities of their gatherings.
The document discusses where liturgy is typically celebrated. It is commonly held in places of worship like churches, cathedrals, and chapels for Christianity. Other religions also have designated places of worship for liturgical ceremonies such as temples, mosques, and synagogues. Liturgy can also take place in other settings like monasteries, homes, and community halls. The location often reflects the sacred and communal nature of the ritual.
The Preacher's Forum: Exploring Dialogical PreachingClint Heacock
These slide shows I have designed are used at the Preacher's Forum sessions. The purpose is to explore new preaching opportunities for the twenty-first century.
Ryan McCormick is a recent seminary graduate seeking a pastoral position. He has a strong academic background including a Master of Divinity degree and studies in theology, biblical studies, and church history. He has gained practical ministry experience through internships in preaching, teaching, worship leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care. His mission is to faithfully preach the gospel and encourage spiritual formation in a way that is compelling and relevant to a pluralistic society.
The document discusses how the church can be considered a discourse community based on John Swale's criteria. It analyzes how the church shares common goals of achieving enlightenment, spreading faith and good morals. Members communicate through shared genres like the Bible, sermons, songs and specific religious terminology. They participate through weekly meetings, bulletins, and online communications. This allows the community to achieve its goals of worshipping God and providing information to members. The document concludes the church meets the expectations of a discourse community through the communication of its objectives, goals and concerns according to Swale and Melzer's theories on discourse communities.
Preferred Role Description -- Scott D. Oppligerscottdopp
Dr. Scott D. Oppliger provides a qualifications profile and resume seeking a ministry role utilizing his gifts of teaching and servant leadership. He has over 20 years of experience leading teams, developing curriculum, teaching, preaching, and directing outreach programs. His areas of expertise include spiritual formation, discipleship, evangelism, counseling, and youth ministry. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and has served in leadership roles at churches and Christian organizations.
Anchored is a ministry of Baptist Youth Ministry (NSW/ACT) focused on the local church and the ongoing discipleship and leadership development of young adults. Anchored events have the Gospel clearly present throughout the entirety of its gatherings and seek to encourage, challenge, equip and resource delegates. All Anchored events are developed and implemented in discussion between BYM and local Baptist churches.
For more information visit www.anchored.org.au
The document outlines the vision and priorities for Hope EFC church over the next two years. The three main priorities are to [1] proclaim the gospel through preaching and evangelism, [2] disciple church members through cell groups and mentoring, and [3] engage the community through outreach. The church aims to simplify its structure, become more family-oriented, and ensure that all activities are centered on upholding the gospel. Members are encouraged to participate in various ministry and community service opportunities to live out the church's mission.
This document provides guidance on key elements to consider when developing an effective sermon, including the title, main text or passage, main idea, area or tone, and aim or purpose. An effective title should be brief, engaging, and raise expectations without overpromising. The main text should furnish the topic and be a complete biblical portion. The main idea or "sermon-in-a-sentence" should be a clear theological statement. A sermon's area can be pastoral, prophetic, teaching, or evangelistic. The aim expresses the objective or desired response from the congregation.
Elders' Development 5 Elders’ Role in Worship in the URCDevelopmentAdmin
This document discusses the role of elders in leading worship. It identifies several key responsibilities for elders, including ensuring worship offers an encounter with God and involves the congregation. Typical elements of worship are listed, such as singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and communion. The document also discusses creating accessible and missional worship that inspires and equips attendees for service. Creating a flexible worship team and having alternative worship formats are suggested for achieving this.
This document discusses special event sermons, which offer a theological interpretation of an event or holiday observed by the church. It provides guidance on preparing these sermons, including analyzing the event, researching relevant biblical and theological concepts, and applying findings to the congregation. It notes special event sermons depend on the nature of the event. Funeral sermons should be short and colloquial while wedding sermons celebrate the couple's covenant with God. The document also outlines the aims of funeral, wedding and holiday sermons.
The document describes a missionary training school in Mexico that focuses on reaching indigenous groups. The school trains missionaries through a mentoring model, where missionary apprentices spend two years working with a missionary coach among an indigenous people group. The goal is to start church planting movements among all indigenous groups in Mexico by training and mobilizing local missionaries. Missionary coaches play a key role by demonstrating character, cultural knowledge, and modeling missionary work for apprentices to emulate.
This document discusses effective preaching techniques. It emphasizes that preaching should be biblical, Christ-centered, and focused on bringing hope through the gospel message. Several types and parts of sermons are described. Effective preaching requires thorough biblical study and preparation in content, design, and delivery. The expository style, which thoroughly examines a biblical passage, is considered most faithful. Overall, the key to good preaching is proclaiming God's word in a way that inspires and transforms listeners.
Brett Vaden is an instructor, mentor, and scholar focused on soul care, counseling, and Christian psychology. He has experience teaching at various levels and writing curriculum. His current roles include instructing masters students in reformational counseling at Southern Seminary and supporting elementary and secondary schools as Assistant Director of Memoria Press. He also leads retreats and mentors junior staff for Men at the Cross ministry. Vaden holds a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary and is a published blogger.
This document outlines the foundational principles of an organization's facilitator training:
1) It is Bible-based - they view the Bible as fully inspired and trustworthy, and theology must be based on Scripture. Facilitators engage students in theological discussions grounded in confidence in the Bible.
2) It is Christ-centered - their theology focuses on Jesus Christ as the full revelation of God, and their teaching uses a "Christocentric model and principle" to interpret all topics through what Jesus said and did.
3) It is Spirit-led - authentic theology depends on the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and guide understanding of Scripture. They aim to teach and model dependence on the Holy Spirit in theological dialogue
Rhua Ministries provides spiritual covering and support to pastors, churches, and ministries. Their coverage aims to focus on spiritual needs rather than legal or hierarchical structure. They offer three levels of coverage - personal, ministerial, and congregational - depending on the ministry's needs. Their goal is to impart vision, provide counsel, and strengthen ministries through spiritual care and partnership while respecting each ministry's autonomy.
Tips for Impressing During Pastoring Job Interviews.pdfMinistryHub
Showcase your in-depth knowledge of the Bible. Be prepared to discuss theological concepts, biblical interpretation, and your ability to provide spiritual guidance rooted in scripture.
https://www.ministryhub.org
The document outlines learning outcomes for a course on strategic leadership. It covers topics such as explaining the power and price of vision, the need for perseverance and courage, and describing the preparation for and process of strategic planning.
It also provides a summary of a chapter from the book "Advanced Strategic Planning" by Malphurs on discovering a church's core values. The chapter discusses determining a church's unique identity and foundation by tapping into its "soul" or deepest values. These values then inform the church's mission, vision and strategy.
The document outlines the key elements of building a premier culture of ongoing formation. It acknowledges that all disciples require lifelong formation and that people come from diverse backgrounds. A culture of formation recognizes the church's mission, values lay ministry, and calls for ongoing competency through formation rather than just clocking hours. It provides formation opportunities, establishes clear expectations, utilizes technology, and relies on leaders serving as role models and collaborators. The overall goal is building up the body of Christ through equipping the holy ones for ministry.
This document discusses the importance of Christians letting their light shine by sharing their faith with others. It addresses challenges to evangelism both from outside and within the church. It proposes that Christians shine their light by coming into people's lives sensitively, building bridges, and witnessing through their lives. Christians should engage in dialogues of life, action, and theological exchange to strengthen their evangelism efforts and build basic human communities.
An Insight Into How Pastors Attend To Prayer Request in A Church.pptxChurch org
Sending Online Prayer Request Heaven holds colossal significance inside the setting of a congregation, and ministers are focal figures in taking care of the otherworldly necessities of their gatherings.
The document discusses where liturgy is typically celebrated. It is commonly held in places of worship like churches, cathedrals, and chapels for Christianity. Other religions also have designated places of worship for liturgical ceremonies such as temples, mosques, and synagogues. Liturgy can also take place in other settings like monasteries, homes, and community halls. The location often reflects the sacred and communal nature of the ritual.
The Preacher's Forum: Exploring Dialogical PreachingClint Heacock
These slide shows I have designed are used at the Preacher's Forum sessions. The purpose is to explore new preaching opportunities for the twenty-first century.
Ryan McCormick is a recent seminary graduate seeking a pastoral position. He has a strong academic background including a Master of Divinity degree and studies in theology, biblical studies, and church history. He has gained practical ministry experience through internships in preaching, teaching, worship leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care. His mission is to faithfully preach the gospel and encourage spiritual formation in a way that is compelling and relevant to a pluralistic society.
The document discusses how the church can be considered a discourse community based on John Swale's criteria. It analyzes how the church shares common goals of achieving enlightenment, spreading faith and good morals. Members communicate through shared genres like the Bible, sermons, songs and specific religious terminology. They participate through weekly meetings, bulletins, and online communications. This allows the community to achieve its goals of worshipping God and providing information to members. The document concludes the church meets the expectations of a discourse community through the communication of its objectives, goals and concerns according to Swale and Melzer's theories on discourse communities.
Preferred Role Description -- Scott D. Oppligerscottdopp
Dr. Scott D. Oppliger provides a qualifications profile and resume seeking a ministry role utilizing his gifts of teaching and servant leadership. He has over 20 years of experience leading teams, developing curriculum, teaching, preaching, and directing outreach programs. His areas of expertise include spiritual formation, discipleship, evangelism, counseling, and youth ministry. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and has served in leadership roles at churches and Christian organizations.
Anchored is a ministry of Baptist Youth Ministry (NSW/ACT) focused on the local church and the ongoing discipleship and leadership development of young adults. Anchored events have the Gospel clearly present throughout the entirety of its gatherings and seek to encourage, challenge, equip and resource delegates. All Anchored events are developed and implemented in discussion between BYM and local Baptist churches.
For more information visit www.anchored.org.au
The document outlines the vision and priorities for Hope EFC church over the next two years. The three main priorities are to [1] proclaim the gospel through preaching and evangelism, [2] disciple church members through cell groups and mentoring, and [3] engage the community through outreach. The church aims to simplify its structure, become more family-oriented, and ensure that all activities are centered on upholding the gospel. Members are encouraged to participate in various ministry and community service opportunities to live out the church's mission.
This document provides guidance on key elements to consider when developing an effective sermon, including the title, main text or passage, main idea, area or tone, and aim or purpose. An effective title should be brief, engaging, and raise expectations without overpromising. The main text should furnish the topic and be a complete biblical portion. The main idea or "sermon-in-a-sentence" should be a clear theological statement. A sermon's area can be pastoral, prophetic, teaching, or evangelistic. The aim expresses the objective or desired response from the congregation.
Elders' Development 5 Elders’ Role in Worship in the URCDevelopmentAdmin
This document discusses the role of elders in leading worship. It identifies several key responsibilities for elders, including ensuring worship offers an encounter with God and involves the congregation. Typical elements of worship are listed, such as singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and communion. The document also discusses creating accessible and missional worship that inspires and equips attendees for service. Creating a flexible worship team and having alternative worship formats are suggested for achieving this.
This document discusses special event sermons, which offer a theological interpretation of an event or holiday observed by the church. It provides guidance on preparing these sermons, including analyzing the event, researching relevant biblical and theological concepts, and applying findings to the congregation. It notes special event sermons depend on the nature of the event. Funeral sermons should be short and colloquial while wedding sermons celebrate the couple's covenant with God. The document also outlines the aims of funeral, wedding and holiday sermons.
The document describes a missionary training school in Mexico that focuses on reaching indigenous groups. The school trains missionaries through a mentoring model, where missionary apprentices spend two years working with a missionary coach among an indigenous people group. The goal is to start church planting movements among all indigenous groups in Mexico by training and mobilizing local missionaries. Missionary coaches play a key role by demonstrating character, cultural knowledge, and modeling missionary work for apprentices to emulate.
This document discusses effective preaching techniques. It emphasizes that preaching should be biblical, Christ-centered, and focused on bringing hope through the gospel message. Several types and parts of sermons are described. Effective preaching requires thorough biblical study and preparation in content, design, and delivery. The expository style, which thoroughly examines a biblical passage, is considered most faithful. Overall, the key to good preaching is proclaiming God's word in a way that inspires and transforms listeners.
Brett Vaden is an instructor, mentor, and scholar focused on soul care, counseling, and Christian psychology. He has experience teaching at various levels and writing curriculum. His current roles include instructing masters students in reformational counseling at Southern Seminary and supporting elementary and secondary schools as Assistant Director of Memoria Press. He also leads retreats and mentors junior staff for Men at the Cross ministry. Vaden holds a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary and is a published blogger.
This document outlines the foundational principles of an organization's facilitator training:
1) It is Bible-based - they view the Bible as fully inspired and trustworthy, and theology must be based on Scripture. Facilitators engage students in theological discussions grounded in confidence in the Bible.
2) It is Christ-centered - their theology focuses on Jesus Christ as the full revelation of God, and their teaching uses a "Christocentric model and principle" to interpret all topics through what Jesus said and did.
3) It is Spirit-led - authentic theology depends on the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and guide understanding of Scripture. They aim to teach and model dependence on the Holy Spirit in theological dialogue
Rhua Ministries provides spiritual covering and support to pastors, churches, and ministries. Their coverage aims to focus on spiritual needs rather than legal or hierarchical structure. They offer three levels of coverage - personal, ministerial, and congregational - depending on the ministry's needs. Their goal is to impart vision, provide counsel, and strengthen ministries through spiritual care and partnership while respecting each ministry's autonomy.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2. Public speaking is a crucial tool for conveying ideas, connecting
with others, and influencing change. Ced McMillan, a prominent
figure in the field, effectively bridges the gap between
religious and secular audiences with his captivating delivery
style and thought-provoking messages.
Public speaking
Ced McMillan
3. What role do pastors play?
A pastor is a person who gives sermons, also known as
homilies, in religious contexts, usually during worship sessions.
Pastors frequently use religious books and teachings to
motivate their audience and impart spiritual truths.
4. Key Differences
The primary purpose
Pastors lead spiritual services,
conduct rituals, and offer guidance
to congregations, while speakers
deliver messages, with pastors
being trained and ordained for
their religious duties.
A pastor works in a religious
institution, leading a congregation,
and conducts services in a
dedicated space. Speakers can
address diverse audiences in
various venues.
The Venue
5. The Subject Matter
Pastors use scripture and religious teachings for sermons,
offering advice on loyalty, explaining texts, and discussing
moral and spiritual concerns. Speakers cover various topics,
including motivating presentations and instructional seminars.
6. Key Differences
The Delivery Style
Pastors use a calm, authoritative
tone, incorporating prayers,
hymns, and religious rituals, while
speakers use a dynamic, engaging
style with storytelling, humor, and
interactive elements.
Pastors aim to foster spiritual growth
and deepen faith among their
audience, while speakers aim to
inspire action, educate, or entertain,
often evaluating success based on
congregation engagement.
The Goals
7. Despite these differences, pastors and speakers play vital roles in
their respective fields. They can inspire, challenge, and motivate
their listeners, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and
communities.