Birmingham Theological Seminary 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 776-5350 Summer 2012 PT5637 Personal Evangelism Professor: Rev. Charles H. Williams Class Hours: 2 Cell Phone: (205) 292-4620 Home Phone: (205) 758-1631 Email: Williams.charles112@gmail.com Course Purpose Personal Evangelism is a course designed to motivate the believer and give them the tools and the knowledge to share Jesus Christ in an effective way. Course Objectives 1. To overcome barriers to witnessing 2. To share their conversion in a concise and timely manner 3. To share their faith without fear 4. To be kingdom focused in their witnessing 5. To take on an urgency of the commandment in Matthew Chapter 28 6. To pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers 7. To start witnessing first at home, with family, in the neighborhood, in the city, the state, and around the world 8. To know what they believe Required Texts Course Texts 1. The Bible (version of your choice) 2. Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Revell; Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1972, 2009. ISBN: 10-0- 8007-3122- 0 3. Kelly, Chuck. Learning to Share My Faith. Life Way Press; Nashville, TN. 1994. ISBN: 0-8054- 9864-8 4. Richardson, Rick. Evangelism Outside The Box. Intervarsity Press; Downers Grove, IL. 2000. ISBN: 10-0- 8308-2276- 3 5. Spurgeon, C. H. All of Grace. Whitaker House; New Kensington, PA. 1981, 1983. ISBN: 0-88368- 857-3
Collateral Texts 1. Draper, Jr., James T. Every Christian a Minister. Life Way Press; Nashville, TN. 2000. ISBN: 0-7673- 9379-1 2. Kuiper, R.B. God Centered Evangelism. The Banner of Truth Trust; Carlisle, PA. 1966, 2002. ISBN: 0-85151- 110-4 3. Thomas, Lee E. Praying Effectively for the Lost. John the Baptist Printing Ministry; Milford, OH. 2003. Course Requirements 1. Reading: Students are responsible for assigned readings in the course texts and supplementary sources. 2. Participation: Graduate students are expected to prepare adequately and participate in each class. 3. Required Reading: All of Grace by C. H. Spurgeon and Learning to Share My Faith by Chuck Kelly 4. Writing: Design and make an evangelism tract- Make sure your tract is typed. Tract Requirements and Components a. The tract should not be any larger than 8 ½ by 11. b. The subject of the tract should appear on the front (e.g., salvation, etc.) c. The tract should be typed using a 12- pt. font (Other sized fonts may be used for special effects to highlight important information.). d. Provide frequently asked questions of a non- believer along with answers containing their scriptural basis. e. Include an additional scripture reference section on the topic. f. End the tract with a written prayer. g. Provide contact information for the recipient of the tract to reply to (your name, address, phone number, email address, etc.) 5. Practicum: A short witnessing trip ( 2 hours) and brief reflection entry Reflection Entry Requirements a. Develop steps to approach adults with the plan of salvation. b. Attire: Dress appropriately for the area and people you want to target. c. Name tags: To wear or not to wear? d. Be sure to use everyday common language (No church clichés). e. Decide on an area to visit. Once determined, visit the area several times to increase confidence. f. Do not push for a commitment, but be firm in your beliefs. g. At the end of the witnessing experience, conduct a simple, short prayer. h. Provide a brief typed response entry regarding your witnessing experience. The entry should address the following: (1) a description of the experience; (2) a description of what went well; (3) any challenges faced; (4) the contact information you provided to the people whom you witnessed to; (5) any questions or concerns you still have after the witnessing experience
Papers Requirements BTS has made the decision to adopt the Turabian style of writing format for all papers, clinicals, dissertations (DMin) and reports. Also, all papers are to be double spaced, 12- point font and Times New Roman script. This will bring consistency and less confusion for both students and professors. Any paper not conforming to these standards will automatically be dropped one letter grade. In this technological age, information is readily available; make sure that you understand about giving reference sources the proper recognition. Grading Requirements 1. Class Participation..10% 2. Completion of Reading Assignments 15% 3. Mid- Term..20% 4. Practicum 30% 5. Final Exam.25% Total...100% Grading Policy All course materials must be submitted to the professor at the end of the semester (last day of class). Thereafter, course materials may be submitted for up to six weeks after the end of the semester directly to the office of the registrar with the permission of the professor. If a student submits course materials after the end of the semester but within the six week grace period, the student s grade will be lowered by one letter grade. The course materials will not be accepted after the six week grace period and a failing grade will be posted to the student s transcript.
Week One: Orientation and Review of Syllabus Course Outline Week Two: Give testimony, complete an outline of testimony, give reasons for your belief (3 min.) Read Spurgeon Chapters 1-3; Lesson (John 3:16) Coleman (Chapters 1-2) and Richardson (Chapters 1-2) Week Three: The Romans Road witnessing plan; Scripture memorization; Overcoming Barriers to Witnessing. (Romans 1:16) Coleman (Chapter 3) and Richardson (Chapter 3) Week Four: Ways to make your encounters productive; How many opportunities did you get this past week? Praying Effectively for the Lost Coleman (Chapter 4) and Richardson (Chapter 4) Week Five: What is fear? List the most outstanding fear that stops you from witnessing. Coleman (Chapter 5) and Richardson (Chapters 5-6) Week Six: MidTerm Exam (words defined, scripture memory, paper, and the writing of your testimony) Week Seven: Every Christian a Minister; A Servant Lifestyle Coleman (Chapter 6) and Richardson (Chapters 7-8) Week Eight: The Role of Grace in Salvation; Questions from the book All of Grace by C. H. Spurgeon Coleman (Chapter7) and Richardson (Chapter 9) Week Nine: God Centered Evangelism; Team Effort Coleman (Chapter 8) and Richardson (Chapters 10-11) Week Ten: Developing a gospel tract that speaks to the needs of the lost Coleman (Study Guide lessons 1-2) and Richardson (Chapter 12) Week Eleven: Evangelism Outside the Box; New ways to help people experience the Good News Coleman (Study Guide lessons 3-5) and Richardson (Chapter 13) Week Twelve: The Kingdom Focused Church Coleman (Study Guide lessons 6-9) and Richardson (Chapter 14-15) Week Thirteen: Test- #5 Practicum (under Course Requirements)
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