A minister is an agent of the church.
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Ministers must develop spiritual response patterns.
Preaching needs to be biblically based.
The most centralizing aspects of the worship service are the music of the church.
In a marriage service, the pastor should explain the meaning of marriage as a convenient relationship before God.
The pastor’s role is that of a shepherd.
The character of a church is derived from its people.
Prayer is a spiritual discipline.
The answer to the question, “Who Am I?” give a person’s identity.
A disciple possesses a genuine concern for the saints.
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must assume a stance of leadership.
The congregational praise is important because the worship service should not be a spectator event.
Christ is present in Communion spiritually.
The Lord’s Supper focuses on the body of Christ.
Three goals of a sermon at a funeral are to exalt Jesus, comfort the family, and clarify the means of eternal life.
A vision for ministry starts from the scriptural understanding-an unfolding of the Word.
Caring churches are open to all people.
Encouraging people to share their faith emphasizes evangelism.
Christ’s teachings or actions illustrate how a minister can be a disciple.
Organization is coming to a balance of spirit and form.
The minister guides and directs the church as it moves into the future.
Ministers prepare the congregation to face worldly challenges.
In a child dedication service, the minister explains the purpose of infant dedication.
Immersion is the mode of baptism.
Baptism is connected with faith, repentance, and confession of faith.
Preaching needs to be factually based.
A worship service should move believers.
A sermon must be felt in the heart and spirit of the minister.
The sinful mind is fearful to God.
God has given individuals the capacity to express the same emotions He feels.
