COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a study of the spiritual dynamics in the growth and service of the minister with emphasis upon the role of the Holy Spirit and personal practice of the disciplines of Christian life. More specifically, this course will relate to the priority of intentionally developing the "inner life " of the minister in order to produce greater effectiveness as a spirit-filled leader. COURSE OBJECTIVES Each participant should demonstrate through the academic, relational and spiritual requirements of this course that he or she has satisfactorily met the following objectives: Knowledge 1. A biblical theology of spiritual formation including personal application. 2. A biblical theology of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian Life and ministry giftings. 3. A general awareness of the historic and interdenominational body of spiritual literature. 4. A sound grasp of the classic Christian disciplines and the virtues of the spiritual life. 5. An awareness of the unique Pentecostal-charismatic dimensions of Christian spirituality. 6. An awareness of the unique dimensions of small group peer accountability in Christian spirituality