Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Course: MIS 6550 Dev CP Methodology Office Phone: (919)

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1 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Professor: Dodson Semester: August 3-5, 2015 in Nashville Office: JS 133, Downstairs Course: MIS 6550 Dev CP Methodology Office Phone: (919) Time: Mon, 8AM - Wed, 4 PM mdodson@sebts.edu MIS 6550 Developing a Church Planting Methodology Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a study of church planting models, practices, and principles with an emphasis on the analysis of missiological and sociological factors affecting the planting of a reproducing church. Attention will be given to designated North American mission areas, key systems, and the development of a strategic church planting plan. 3 semester hrs. OUTCOMES Upon course completion, the student should accomplish the following: 1. Grasp how biblical missiology drives church planting methodology. 2. Develop a working knowledge of various paradigms, models, and methods for NA church planting, and the ability to critique those in light of the biblical, theological, sociological, and practical principles. 3. Analyze key systems in the church planting process (reaching people, making disciples, building community, and developing leaders) and a basic framework for implementation. 4. Begin drafting and articulating a strategic methodology for church planting that is missiologically driven and culturally meaningful for a planter/church planting team s context. 5. Identify key issues in developing a launch strategy, early organization, and reproduction. SEBTS CORE COMPETENCIES Spiritual Formation: Demonstrate knowledge & skills necessary to pursue an authentically Christian way of life, manifested by trust in God, obedience to Christ s commands, and love of God and neighbor. Biblical Exposition: Demonstrate the ability to properly and effectively interpret, apply, and communicate the Scriptures. Theological Integration: Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply the doctrines of Christianity to life and ministry. Ministry Preparation: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and Christian disposition necessary for ministry and leadership in the church and the world. Critical Thinking and Communication: Demonstrate the ability to think critically, argue persuasively, and communicate clearly. REQUIRED TEXTS (This class will be in English with translation to Spanish) Acts Keller, Timothy. Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN# (395 pgs) Keller, Timothy. Iglesia Centrada: Cómo ejercer un ministro equilibrado y centrado en el evangelio en la ciudad. (Spanish Edition) Editorial Vida, (416 Páginas) Marshall, Colin and Tony Payne. The Trellis & the Vine. Matthias Media, ISBN# (196 pgs) Marshall, Colin y Tony Payne. El Enrejado y la Vid. Torrentes de Vida, (220 Páginas) Patrick, Darrin. Church Planter. Crossway, ISBN# (240 pgs) Patrick, Darrin. Plantador de iglesias: El hombre, el mensaje, la mission. (Spanish Edition) Editorial Vida, (272 Páginas)

2 If students have read (interacted significantly) with any of the above, choose other texts with equivalent pages from the selective bibliography or suggest other church planting texts (w/ professor s approval). REQUIREMENTS 1. REQUIRED TEXTS & REVIEWS (20%) Read all course texts and write a 1-2 page critical review for two of the books (thesis in 1-2 sentences, outline key points that support the thesis, critique the book, and outline key points of application). Each student will provide a statement of completed reading and submit the reviews via moodle. Due Saturday, August 1 st. 2. SCRIPTURE & JOURNALING (10%) Read or listen to Acts 2 times by Saturday, August 1 st. Take notes by journaling and reflecting on insights and questions gleaned from interacting with the biblical text, especially as it relates to transformative personal and church ministry. Include thoughts on how the biblical text intersects with class texts. The journal does not need to be submitted. However, the journal should display multiple entries over a period of time and be equivalent to a minimum of 3 pages (single space entries being done in a Word doc). This will require moodle verification. 3. THREADED DISCUSSIONS (10%) The class will participate in threaded discussions before and after the conference in moodle. The professor will post a starter question or case study. Each student is expected to respond to the question, respond to at least 2 classmates, and respond to questions directed to them by others. Be certain to read what others have written carefully. Responses should reflect thoughtful understanding of class content, reading, and the subject matter. Postings should be at least two paragraphs in length but should not exceed four paragraphs. The professor may add a final word at the end of each discussion. 4. CLASS & CONFERENCE (30%) Class will meet from 8 AM to NOON on Monday, August 3 rd before the conference and Wednesday, August 5 th from 7 AM-4 PM after the conference IN NASHVILLE. Attend all sessions of the SEND NA Conference, including the breakout sessions. Journal on every session by recording (a) the main point of each session (in one sentence), (b) list key subpoints, (c) summarize key insights learned from each session, (d) list two questions each session raised for you, and (e) how each session will impact your life and/or ministry. This should be at least 5-6 pages and turned in by the end of the day Monday, August 10 th via moodle. 5. RESEARCH PAPER (30%) Each student will write a page research paper on some aspect of the church planting process which interacts with the class materials and readings. Students are encouraged to interview church planting leaders and include them as sources. Papers will be graded equally using 5 categories (see sample guidelines at end): Clear Thesis & Thoughts (writing with precision & clarity), Argues Persuasively (defends thesis & points clearly/persuasively), Sources & Insights (excellent use of sources & insights), Plan/Style/Structure (paper laid out clearly/precisely), and Grammar & Form (proper grammar, spelling, and form). Just because you write a paper does not mean you automatically get a good grade. Due Friday, August 21 st. Topic Examples: Keys to Developing an Effective Process of Evangelistic Disciple-Making, Evaluating the XYZ Church Planting Model, Balancing Organic & Organizational in Church Planting, Keys to Entering a Context to Church Plant, Establishing 2-3 Key Systems in a Church Plant, etc. Develop a thesis based on one of these topics. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the Writing Center. Helpful resources are linked in moodle and appointments can be set up directly by contacting the Writing Center located in the SEBTS library. 2

3 GRADING POLICY Follows the SEBTS Faculty Handbook: A = B = C = D = F = 0-69 Class Reading/Assignments Schedule Class Dates Book Name/Section Assignment Due Date Due Pre-Class Course Texts & Acts 2 Critical Reviews & Acts Journal Threaded Discussion Monday, Aug. 3 NASHVILLE Class 8AM-Noon Conference Noon-End Tuesday, Aug. 4 NASHVILLE Conference All Day Saturday, August 1 st Wed., Aug. 5 NASHVILLE Class 7 AM-4 PM Post-Class Threaded Discussion Conference Journal Research Paper Monday, August 10 th Friday, August 21 st CLASSROOM & COURSE WORKLOAD Americans are individualists and sometimes view the learning process as something done privately. However, I encourage you to discuss the matters in this class not only with your spouse, but also with others in this class, your pastor, and church if possible. Learning is in community. Since this is a 3 hour course, the professor expects the student to complete 2250 minutes of direct faculty interaction and 4500 minutes of work outside of class. Reading and writing assignments for this course have been calculated with these requirements in mind. The outside work includes reading of required textbooks, researching/writing papers, class projects, reviewing of lecture materials, etc. SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY Anyabwile, Thabiti M. What Is a Healthy Church Member? Crossway, ISBN: (128 pgs) Arn, Win & Charles Arn. The Master s Plan for Making Disciples, Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, ISBN: (175 pgs) Benesh, Sean. Metrospiritual: The Geography of Church Planting. Wipf & Stock, ISBN: (190 pgs) Benesh, Sean. View from the Urban Loft: Developing a Theological Framework for Understanding the City. Wipf & Stock, ISBN: (210 pgs) Boren, M. Scott. Missional Small Groups: Becoming a Community That Makes a Difference in the World. Baker Books, ISBN: (186 pgs) Carter, Matt & Darrin Patrick. For the City. Zondervan, ISBN: (192 pgs) Chester, Tim. A Meal with Jesus. Crossway, ISBN: (144 pgs) Chester, Tim & Steve Timmis. Everyday Church. Crossway, ISBN: (192 pgs) Church Planting Group, North American Mission Board. Reaching Hispanics in North America, Church Planting Resource Library. Alpharetta, GA: North American Mission Board, (190 pgs) 3

4 Cole, Neil. Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, ISBN: (237 pgs) Conn, Harvie M. Planting and Growing Urban Churches: From Dream to Reality. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, ISBN: (272 pgs) Cox, Michael J. and Joe Samuel Ratliff. Church Planting in the African American Community. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, ISBN: (112 pgs) Francis, Hozell C. Church Planting in the African American Context. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, ISBN: (128 pgs) Geiger, Eric, Michael Kelley and Philip Nation. Transformational Discipleship: How People Really Grow. Nashville: B&H Books, ISBN: (240 pgs) Hirsch, Alan. The Forgotten Ways or Untamed. ION/LCWE. Making Disciples of Oral Learners, ISBN: (91 pgs) Lawless, Chuck. Membership Matters: Insights from Effective Churches on New Member Classes and Assimilation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN: (208 pgs) Malphurs, Aubrey. The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting: A Guide for Starting Any Kind of Church. Baker Books, ISBN# (269 pgs) McIntosh, Gary L. & Alan McMahan. Being the Church in a Multi-Ethnic Community: Why It Matters and How It Works. Wesleyan Publishing House, ISBN: (224 pgs) McNeal, Reggie. Missional Communities: The Rise of the Post-Congregational Church. Jossey-Bass, ISBN: (192 pgs) Murray, Stuart. Planting Churches in the 21 st Century. Scottdale, PA: ISBN: (280 pgs) Nebel, Tom. Big Dreams in Small Places: Church Planting in Smaller Communities. St Charles, IL: ChurchSmart Resources, ISBN: (140 pgs) Newman, Randy. Corner Conversations: Engaging Dialogues about God and Life. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, ISBN: (208 pgs) Newman, Randy. Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People s Hearts the Way Jesus Did. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, ISBN: (240 pgs) Ogne, Steve and Tim Roehl. TransforMissional Coaching: Empowering Leaders in a Changing Ministry World. Nashville: B & H Publishing Group, ISBN: (286 pgs) Ortega, William. Principios prácticos de siembra de iglesias. Palibrio, 2011 (318 Páginas) Osborne, Larry. Sticky Church. Zondervan, ISBN: (208 pgs) Ott, Craig and Gene Wilson. Global Church Planting. Baker Academic, (464 pgs) Payne, J.D. Missional House Churches: Reaching Our Communities with the Gospel. Colorado Springs: Paternoster, ISBN: (197 pgs) Platt, David. Follow Me. Tyndale House Publishers, ISBN: (272 pgs) Reid, Alvin. Evangelism Handbook: Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional. Nashville: B & H Publishing Group, ISBN: (468 pgs) Searcy, Nelson and Kerrick Thomas. Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups. Regal, ISBN: (224 pgs) Shenk, David W. and Ervin R. Stutzman. Creating Communities of the Kingdom: New Testament Models of Church Planting. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, ISBN: (229 pgs) Sills, David. Reaching and Teaching: A Call to Great Commission Obedience. Chicago: Moody, ISBN: (251pp) Smith, Efrem and Phil Jackson. The Hip-Hop Church: Connecting with the Movement Shaping Our Culture. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, ISBN: (227 pgs) Stetzer, Ed. Planting Missional Churches. Nashville: B&H, ISBN : (333 pgs) Thompson, John L. Urban Impact. Wipf & Stock Publishers, ISBN: (216 pgs) Waggoner, Brad. The Shape of Faith to Come: Spiritual Formation and the Future of Discipleship. Nashville: B & H Publishing Group, ISBN: (315 pgs) Yancey, George. One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, ISBN: (189 pgs) 4

5 Paper and Grading Guidelines for Dr. Mike Dodson (borrowed from Dr. Thomas) A Exceptional insight into the paper topic. Virtually no typographical, spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. Virtually no style lapses. Clear presentation and argument, with clearly articulated thesis or objective statement, which was clearly and persuasively met through the course of the paper. B Above average insight into the paper topic. Few typographical, spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. Few style lapses. Adequate presentation and argument, with a well-defined thesis or objective statement, which was clearly argued through the course of the paper. C Average insights into the paper topic. Some typographical, spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. Some style lapses. Adequate presentation and argument, with adequately presented thesis or objective statement, which was adequately met through the course of the paper. D Below average insight into the paper topic. High number typographical, spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. High number of style lapses. Deficient presentation and argument, with an unarticulated thesis or objective statement through the course of the paper. F Failure to provide insights in the paper. Systemic and prevalent typographical, spelling, grammar, and syntax errors. Systemic style lapses. Incoherent presentation and argument, with an absent or incoherentlyarticulated thesis or objective statement through the course of the paper. 5