| Pastoral Institute of the Western Slope – Scope and Sequence | |||
| Mission: | We exist to develop future church leaders meeting the need for skilled laborers for the harvest | ||
| Core Values: | Preaching, Pastoral Care, Theology, Leadership | ||
| Strategy: | The Pastoral Institute of the Western Slope is a 2 year Residency program that develops future church leaders in four core areas: Preaching – (Instruction, Simeons Trust Workshops, Sermon Prep, Delivery, and Critique) Pastoral Care – (Visitation, Self-Care, Funerals/Weddings, Discipleship, Caring for the flock) Theology – (Systematic / Biblical) Leadership Devolopment – (Equipping Leaders, Setting Direction, Creating a Healthy Culture, Leading through Adversity) | ||
| Expectations: | 10-15 hours of work per week: 2-3 hours class time, 2-3 Hours reading/prep | ||
| Book List: | Preaching: 1. Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell (Year 1) 2. Between Two Worlds by John Stott (Year 2) Theology: 1. Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Shepherding: 1. The Pastor’s Ministry by Brian Croft 2. Deep Discipleship by J.T. English 3. Pastoral Ministry: How to Sheperd Biblically by Master’s Seminary Staff 4. Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne 5. The Pastor and Counseling by Jeremy Pierre and Deepak Reju Leadership Development: 1. How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever 2. Sticky Teams by Larry Osbourne 3. The Painful Side of Leadership by Jeff Iorg 4. The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall 5. Building Volunteer Teams by Mark Devries 6. Preventing Ministry Failure by Michale Todd Wilson and Brad Hoffman | ||