EVAN 505 - Introduction to Church Planting

EVAN 505 Discussion Board Forums (3)

The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided topic for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words, have assertions supported with 3 citations in parenthetical format, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words with assertions supported with at least 1 source. (Outcomes: A, B, D)

EVAN 505 Initial Essay

The student will write a 2–3-page essay describing his/her experience in secular employment, experience in ministry, exposure to and experience in church planting, and long term ministry goals. (Outcomes: A, B, D, E)

EVAN 505 Book Critiques (3)

The student will complete 3 book critiques based on assigned readings for the course. The paper must comply with current Turabian writing style and be 6–8 pages in length. Each Book Critique must be submitted through SafeAssign. (Outcomes: A, B, C, E)

EVAN 505 Church Planting Project: Community Exegesis

The student will submit a 4–6-page paper exegeting a community in which the student intends to plant a church. The student will use course readings, census materials, and other resources to present the church planting context. This assignment will build toward the Church Planting Project: Final Submission. (Outcomes: C, E)

EVAN 505 Church Planting Project: Model Development

The student will write a 4–6-page paper articulating the major church models, or elements thereof, to which the student proposes. The Community Exegesis assignment will contextualize the corporate service and the resources to facilitate those services to be covered. This assignment will build toward the Church Planting Project: Final Submission. (Outcomes: C, E)

EVAN 505 Church Planting Project: Final Submission

The student will submit a 4–6-page paper presenting the strategy and the associated landmarks for the Church Planting Project. This paper will be the culmination of the Church Planting Project: Community Exegesis and the Church Planting Project: Model Development. (Outcomes: B, C, D, E)