IFDC340 – Evangelism as Congregational Care & Nurture

Quick Info:

Number of weeks: 6

Price: $125

CEUs: 3.0

Required books?: Yes

Live video session?: Yes, required

Part of a certification or series of courses?: Yes (IFD Certification in Evangelism)

This is the final of four classes of the Institute for Discipleship Evangelism Certification program and requires successful completion of IFDC330 as a prerequisite.

This is a six-week study of the role of the evangelism specialist in equipping the congregation through the care of members by such means as care, visitation, support, self-help groups, and the growth and empowerment of lay-people in faith and discipleship. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to understand discipleship and nurture as an extension of evangelism and develop a congregational plan of action.

Students are expected to access the course site on Blackboard at least every Monday and Thursday each week for announcements, direction, and/or assignments. Blackboard will be available 24/7 to facilitate the completion of assignments according to their direction. Leading a local seeker small group experience will also be expected. Students will also participate in occasional live online gatherings.

Students are required to have the following texts for this class:

• Unshockable Love: How Jesus Changes the World Through Imperfect People, by John Burke
• Shift 2.0: Helping Congregations Back into the Game of Effective Ministry, by Dr. Phil Maynard
• Seeker Small Groups: Engaging Spiritual Seekers in Life-Changing Discussions, by Garry Poole

(all required texts for the Evangelism Certification Program can be purchased individually or as a group at www.af180.org/store)

This course is eligible for 3.0 CEU.

Pre-requisites for this class are IFDC310 , IFDC320 & IFDC330

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About the Instructor

Paul Morelli has had a heart for evangelism from the day he transformed from an atheist who talked people out of believing in Jesus to becoming a new creature in Christ at a lay witness weekend and discovered a passion to tell others about this supernatural life available to all as a free gift. Paul has a passion to help others become evangelists (messengers) of Jesus’ Good News. Paul is a Certified Lay Minister, Certified Lay Evangelist and a Conference Evangelist in the Western PA Annual Conference. He has completed the IFD Certification in Evangelism.  Paul is Director of the Geographical Evangelist Program in the WPA Annual