ECM501 Evangelism and Spiritual Issues                

Lesson 1: Biblical Evangelism

Lesson 2:  Evangelism Explosion – EE Chapters 1-6

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Lesson 3:  Evangelism in Counseling and Coaching – EE Chapters 7-16

    Lesson 4:  Spiritual Power  Spiritual Man—Part 1

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Lesson 5:  Conquering the flesh.  Spiritual Man—Part 2

Lesson 6:  Deliverance from the soul.  Spiritual Man—Part 3

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Lesson 7:  The Spiritual Man—Parts 4

Lesson 8:  Walking After the spirit—Parts  5-6

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Lesson 9:  Analysis of the soul   Spiritual Man—Parts 7-9

Lesson 10:  Analysis of the body  Spiritual Man—Part 10

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1.  Read and underline important passages and insights in the textbook Faith Therapy.  

2.  Watch each DVD while referencing the book and take any additional notes not covered in the textbook.  Prepare for the open book final examination.

3.  Write a three page paper on your experiences trying to apply at least two of the methods of evangelism described in the class.  Make at least one attempt to use the Evangelism Explosion methodology.  Did the person accept Christ?  If not, why not?  What could you do better next time?

4.  Write a a 5 page paper discussing your experiences as you have attempted to learn to walk according to the Spirit.  Take at least one day in which you dedicate at least 4 hours practicing walking according to the Spirit, fasting, hearing from God, and seeking His presence.  Then take at least one other complete day (preferably a week) where you are doing your normal daily work and allow Christ to manifest himself through you.  How were these experiences different than your daily routine?  Be honest.  How successful were you in obtaining direction from God, obeying what you believe He directed you to do, relying on Him, and manifesting Christ in your life?  What have you learned by these experiences that will help you walk more successfully in the Spirit in the future?    

5.  For graduate credit, students are required to write an additional 7 page paper concerning your union with Christ.  Use what you have learned from Watchman Nee as a beginning point but study the Bible and other books on this subject on how to practically walk according to the Spirit, die to the flesh and the self-life, and manifest Christ in your life.  Make sure that you quote your references and the Bible.  What advice would you give to someone else on how to practically walk according to the Spirit?  What will you do differently to manifest Christ in your own life?    

6.  Take the open book test that will be E-mailed to you when you obtain these materials.  You may use your notes, book, or the DVDs for reference.

7.  Submit your papers and final examination to Word of Life Institute for grading.  Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course.  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish us to return your papers and final examination grade.

Book:  Evangelism Explosion by D. James Kennedy $14.99

Book Description:  Describes the Evangelism Explosion method of leading people to Christ in detail in a step by step sequence.  Churches will learn a biblically based method for sharing the Gospel along with motivating "on-the-job" training on how to share Christ and disciple new believers. This expanded fourth edition features a new section on friendship evangelism and how to build a vision for worldwide discipline. Through this book, churches will experience what can take place when its leaders and members take seriously the command of Christ to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. Chapters include "Training Laymen for Evangelism," "A Presentation of the Gospel," and "The Proper Use of Testimony."

Book:  The Spiritual Man by Watchman Nee $10.99

Book Description:  The most in-depth book the subject of the spiritual aspects of the Christian walk ever written.  Understand the spirit, soul, and body as you learn how to walk according to the spirit. This is a combined edition of all three volumes of the great Chinese pastor-teacher Watchman Nee's classic work, based on Scripture and personal experience, on the spiritual life and spiritual warfare.