ML 274 | Pastoral Ministry and Church Fellowship

Day: Monday

Time:  7:00PM - 9:30PM

Semester: Spring | 1/12/2026 - 5/13/2026

Description:

An examination of the roles and expectations of a pastor. Specific tasks associated with pastoral ministry are addressed including leadership development, conducting of baptisms, weddings, funerals, child dedications, the Lord's Supper, and church discipline. Emphasis is placed on the use of compassion, hope and spiritual direction as a framework for the ministry of pastoral care. There will be a study of the necessity, nature, and neglect of fellowship in the Church. Special attention is given to a study of ideas and principles for leading and participating in small groups. Special emphasis will be put on biblical descriptions of the Church as well as a consideration of the Lord's Supper and Baptism.

Open Course Policy.

As an Open Course student, you agree with the following:

1. I am not considered a matriculated True North College student and I fully understand that upon the completion of this course I will not receive college credit towards the official completion of a two-year diploma.

2. My class participation in this course is limited and the primary focus of the college professor is to provide for and cater to the needs of True North College students.

3. I may not actively participate in class in the same way as the True North College students do with respect to dialouge, Q & A or other student activities unless otherwise directed by the professor.

4. With regard to the deadline to register for any "open courses," it will be consistent with the drop/add date published by True North College for it's students that semester.

5. This is a “True North College” course and as such a minimum of 5 matriculated students is required for this class to launch and proceed. If this minimum is not met, the course will be cancelled.

6. In the event that this course is cancelled, I will be fully refunded my “open course” fee.