ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY“Beyond All Limits Conference”Orlando, FloridaJanuary 17-19, 2002PTHE 640 EVANGELISM: THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE(2 Credit Hours)James O. Davis, D.Min. Spring2002Randall S. Jumper, M.Div.COURSE SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTION"Evangelism: Theology and Practice" explores theological foundations, evangelistic strategies,and practical dimensions of evangelism in the 21st Century Church. Particular attention is givento new millennium maps for successful ministry.COURSE OBJECTIVES1. To examine and apply the New Testament patterns and principles of developing vibrantevangelistic ministries in the local church. 2. To understand how to develop a compass driven ministry in the face of adversity andcalamity. 3. To analyze and apply dynamic communication techniques for life-changing presentations ofthe gospel to secular audiences. 4. To examine the sociological, technological, financial, and ministerial trends in the NorthAmerican context for the purpose of developing effective pastoral and evangelistic ministries. 5. To discern lessons that will contribute to personal and corporate evangelism today.TEXTBOOKSRequired:Collins, James. Built To Last: Successful Habits Of Visionary Companies. New York: Harper Business, 1997.PTHE 640 Evangelism Theology and PracticeJames DavisPage 2Davis, James O. The Pastor's Best Friend: The New Testament Evangelist. Springfield,Missouri: Gospel Publishing House, 1997.Malphurs, Aubrey. Advanced Strategic Planning: A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1999.Recommended:Olford, Stephen and David Olford. 1998. Anointed Expository Preaching. Nashville: Broadmanand Holman Publishers.Sweet, Leonard. Aqua Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.Wiersbe, Warren W. 1994. Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for BiblicalPreaching. Wheaton: Victor BooksWilkinson, Bruce H. 1992. The Seven Laws of The Learner. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Press.COURSE REQUIREMENTS1. Conference Sessions: Attend all plenary sessions and selected workshops. Focus onthe content of the presentations, impressions, questions, and possible answers orconclusions.2. Read all required textbooks in their entirety and submit a reading report identifying thetotal number of pages read in each book.3. Write a five to eight page reflection paper on the conference in view of the requiredreading. How did the readings relate to what you learned in the various sessions of theconference? What insights did you gain that may contribute to your present or futureministry? (Follow writing guidelines from #4). No bibliography required. 4. Prepare a twelve to fifteen page theological analysis on the ministry gifts in Ephesians4:11-16, with extensive attention given to the roles of the evangelist and the pastor. Pageseight and nine will consist of specific applications to your present or future ministry.Research for this paper should consist of other sources than just the required textbooks.A minimum of 750 additional pages should be consulted. The following should beconsidered when preparing the paper: (1) logical development, (2) clarity, (3) NO directquotations longer than 3-4 lines, and (4) careful proofreading to eliminate mechanicalPTHE 640 Evangelism Theology and PracticeJames DavisPage 3errors and typos. All papers must be typed according to Turabian 6th edition. Inclusivenotes are to be used instead of footnotes. The last page is to consist of a bibliography.5. Prepare a five to eight page analysis of Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost throughthe lens of Davis’ evangelistic preaching paradigm. Include the biblical and culturalcontext for his sermon. Follow guidelines in #2 regarding the writing of the paper. Nobibliography required.DUE: All course work should be postmarked no later than April 19, 2002.Submit all completed work to:Dr. James O. DavisP. O. Box 5143Springfield, MO 65801Note: Late work will be penalized at the discretion of the professor. Work receivedafter the post-session due date specified in the syllabus will result in a change ofgrade fee ($15.00) being charged, even when an extension has been granted by theinstructor.GRADING PROCEDURETheological Paper 40%Homiletical Paper 30%Reflection Paper 30%SPECIFIC DATASyllabus prepared by James O. Davis, December 17, 2002.BIBLIOGRAPHYBibliography available at the National Evangelists Office in Springfield, Missouri.Call (417) 862-2781, ext.