Weekly Breakdown for the 12-Month Curriculum
Detailed weekly breakdown for each month, focusing on specific subtopics that align with the main subject matter. Each month will consist of four weeks, with each week dedicated to a particular aspect of the main topic.
Month 1: Introduction to Ministry
Week 1: Understanding Your Calling
-Explore personal testimonies and the concept of calling
Week 2: The Role of a Minister
-Discuss the responsibilities and expectations of ministry.
Week 3: Church Structure and Governance
-Overview of different church models and governance styles.
Week 4: Spiritual Gifts Assessment
-Conduct assessments to identify personal spiritual gifts.
Month 5: Counseling in Ministry
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Week 1: Foundations of Counseling
-Introduction to counseling theories and practices.
Week 2: Grief and Loss
-Understanding grief and how to support those in mourning.
Week 3: Conflict Resolution
-Techniques for resolving conflicts within the church.
Week 4: Ethical Considerations
-Discuss ethical dilemmas and boundaries in counseling.
Month 9: Church Growth and Evangelism
Week 1: Principles of Church Growth
- Discuss factors that contribute to church growth.
Week 2: Outreach Strategies
- Explore effective outreach and evangelism methods.
Week 3: Discipleship Programs
- Designing and implementing discipleship initiatives.
Week 4: Community Engagement
- Building relationships with the local community.
Month 2: Church Administration
Week 1: Organizational Structure
-Learn about the hierarchy and roles within a church.
Week 2: Financial Management Basics
-Introduction to budgeting, fundraising, and financial stewardship.
Week 3: Event Planning Essentials
-Best practices for planning church events and activities.
Week 4: Volunteer Management
-Strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
Month 3: Systematic Theology
Month 4: Biblical Studies
Week 1: The Nature of God
-Discuss attributes of God and the Trinity.
Week 2: Christology
-Explore the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Week 3: Soteriology
-Understand salvation, grace, and faith.
Week 4: Eschatology
-Overview of end times, heaven, and hell.
Week 1: Old Testament Overview
-Key themes and historical context of the Old Testament.
Week 2: New Testament Overview
-Key themes and historical context of the New Testament.
Week 3: Hermeneutics
-Principles of biblical interpretation.
Week 4: Exegesis Practice
-Hands-on practice with exegesis of selected texts
Month 6: Homiletics
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Week 1: Preparing a Sermon
-Steps for sermon preparation and structure.
Week 2: Effective Communication
-Techniques for engaging and captivating an audience.
Week 3: Delivery Techniques
-Practice and feedback on sermon delivery.
Week 4: Evaluating Sermons
- Learn how to critique and improve sermon effectiveness.
Month 7: Spiritual Gifts
Week 1: Understanding Spiritual Gifts
- Overview of different spiritual gifts and their purposes.
Week 2: Identifying Your Gifts
- Tools and assessments to discover personal gifts.
Week 3: Using Gifts in Ministry
- Strategies for applying gifts in church settings.
Week 4: Empowering Others
- Techniques for helping others discover and use their gifts.
Month 10: Worship and Liturgy
Week 1: The Theology of Worship
- Understanding the significance of worship in the church.
Week 2: Designing Worship Services
- Elements of a well-structured worship service.
Week 3: Incorporating Different Styles
- Exploring various worship styles and their impact.
Week 4: Evaluating Worship Experiences
- Techniques for assessing and improving worship services.
Month 11: Leadership in Ministry
Week 1: Leadership Styles
- Overview of different leadership styles and their effectiveness.
Week 2: Vision Casting
- Techniques for creating and communicating a vision.
Week 3: Team Building
- Strategies for building and leading effective teams.
Week 4: Conflict Management
- Approaches to managing conflict within ministry settings.
Month 8: Pastoral Care
Week 1: The Importance of Pastoral Care
- Discuss the role of pastoral care in ministry.
Week 2: Visitations and Home Care
- Best practices for conducting visitations.
Week 3: Developing a Care Plan
- Creating a pastoral care plan for congregants.
Week 4: Building Community
- Strategies for fostering community within the church.
Month 12: Integrative Capstone Project
Week 1: Project Planning
- Guidance on selecting and planning a ministry project.
Week 2: Implementation Strategies
- Discussing how to implement the project effectively.
Week 3: Presentation Preparation
- Preparing to present the project to peers.
Week 4: Reflection and Feedback
- Reflecting on the learning journey and receiving feedback.