Syllabus – The Preacher & His Work 1
Instructor: Russ Earl​

PURPOSE: To examine the various aspects of the work of the preacher

TEXTBOOKS:
The King James Version Bible
Books will be referenced and recommended throughout the course.
Diligent note-taking is emphasized in this course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Keep diligent notes (to be submitted with each test)
• Complete all assignments on time
• When a question is asked in class, all students must reply. If you do not know the answer, just say so; failure to reply will affect your participation grade. 

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TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
There will be several tests throughout the course. Each test will be worth 50 points.
Class notes: Students are to submit notes with each test. 
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Test 1 (Class 1-5); Test 2 (Class 6-10); Test 3 (Class 11-14); Test 4 (Class 15-18)


COURSE SCHEDULE:
Classes meet each Saturday for 18 sessions at 10am CTZ. Each class will be 50 minutes in length.

Fall Classes Begin – First Saturday in August
First Break – 3rd Week of September
Second Break – Thanksgiving Break (Week of Thanksgiving)
End of Classes – 2nd Saturday in December

Topics to be announced (schedule subject to change)

1. ​Qualifications of a Preacher​
2. Qualifications of a Preacher cont'd; Master the Major Task of Preaching
3. Understanding the Preacher’s Work
4. Understanding the Preacher's Work, part 1
   
5. Surveying the Field of Labor
6. The Preacher and Time Management
7. The Preacher and Counseling
8. The Preacher and Money
9. The Preacher and His Family
10. The Preacher’s Relationship with Elders
11. The Preacher’s Relationship with the Local Church
12. The Preacher as a Leader Without Becoming the Shepherd
13. Personal Evangelism, Outreach, and Mission Work
14. The Preacher’s Work with Youth, Families, and Education
15. The Preacher in Weddings, Funerals, and Special Services
16. The Preacher’s Work in Benevolence, the Elderly, and Special Needs
17. Building a Balanced and Effective Local Ministry