PT518 Eng 22. Listening. The most basic gift and skill.
"The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists in listening to them", wrote Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What happens when a pastor or Christian friend listens well? In this section of the lecture Lee Eclov talks about the importance of the ministry of listening and identifying embedded theology that shapes a person's life and practices. Do you want to be in control and earn trust? Then learn to listen.
PT518 Eng 21. Key Transformative Biblical Principles
When we consider how to use Scripture to help people deal with sins and diseases of the soul, let alone less inward issues, it can be daunting because we feel as though we know so little of the Bible. But there are relatively few transforming life principles in Scripture. Many texts point to these basic principles. They are all centered in Jesus Christ. Without a relationship with Jesus, and the truth of Jesus, these do not work. In this lecture Lee Eclov shares some practical examples and asks you to identify transformational principles that can help in each situation.
PT518 Eng 20. The Pastor’s Tools: Authority, Wisdom & Grace
Pastors need to be careful how they handle authority. Ministry leaders need wisdom that comes at the intersection of their Bible study, ministry conversations and reflection. A pastor needs pockets full of grace. In this lecture Lee Eclov speaks about three essential tools in the pastor's toolbox: authority, wisdom and grace.
PT518 Eng 19. Building with Broken People. Lessons Learned: Grace Brings Out the Worst in People.
Grace brings out the worst in people, like a poultice. A poultice is medicine covered in cloth and placed over a wound to draw out an infection. We all love to hear testimonies of God’s grace. Pastors also hear pre-testimonies. We hear the terrible things that happened before Jesus saved someone. We hear how those things hang on sometimes to torment Christians. In this section of the lecture "Building with Broken People" Lee Eclov gives advice on how to separate guilt from regret and confront sinners.
PT518 Eng 3. Start by Listening. What if I Don't Know What to Say?
Some students are terribly intimidated by the concern that they would not know what to say after listening to the counselee's concerns. In this section of the lecture "Start by Listening" Lee Eclov shares some useful tips on what else can be done besides telling people what to do. Next time you face a counselee, use these listening tools and strategies.
PT518 Eng 2. Start by Listening. What is Active Listening?
Active listening is a structured form of listening and responding that focuses the attention on the speaker. The listener must take care to attend to the speaker fully, and then repeats, in the listener’s own words, what he or she thinks the speaker has said. In this section of the lecture "Start by listening" Lee Eclov emphasizes the importance of active listening in order to help the counselee discover what should be done.
PT211 Eng 47. What is Your Spiritual Gift? Part 3
In this session Steve Lake is going to bring ministry experience into the classroom. He invites you to take part in the activity when you listen to a pretend situation about the roles of small group participants and decide whether it is something you think you would contribute to a small group. Prepare a sheet of paper, try to put yourself in an imaginary situation and write answers to twenty-one questions. Hopefully, you will be able to identify your spiritual gift.
A504 Eng 1. Introducing the Course. What Is Religion?
The world seems to be very religious. But what is religion? How is this for an answer? A system of beliefs and practices related to the mysterium that seeks to provide answers to the ultimate questions. In this session David Shenk explains why there is no God in that definition and why mysterium is a better word to use.
PT211 Eng 28. The Gift of Hospitality
The spiritual gift of hospitality literally means “to welcome strangers”. It’s the Holy Spirit working through believers to create settings that promote fellowship and spiritual conversations. Believers with this gift host people they don’t know, or don’t know well, for food or shelter. In this session Steve Lake talks about believers who make their home a place where people feel welcomed and valued. Biblical examples, analogies, quotes from commentaries and stories from life make this lecture very interesting.
PT211 Eng 38. Tongues and Prophecy
In this session Steve Lake invites you to look at 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 and focus on prophecy and tongues. The teacher will help you unpack some important truths about cautions Paul gives about using the gifts of tongues and prophecy. What is more beneficial, prophesy or tongues? What are three main points in 1 Corinthians 14? What is the most important point Paul makes in this chapter? Watch this lecture and find out.