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RECOVERING PROPHETIC CONSCIOUSNESSA Critical Examination of Ecclesiastical History and Structure


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RECOVERING PROPHETIC CONSCIOUSNESSA Critical Examination of Ecclesiastical History and Structure

Chris MJones, Course Instructor(C) 347-554-7348 | [email protected]

And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O

ye children of Israel? Saith the Lord. But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink and commanded theprophets, saying, Prophesy not.(Amos 2:11, 12)ABSTRACT- Welcome to Recovering Prophetic Consciousness Among Local Church Polity: A Critica

Examination ofThe Church Manual! As a student in this course of study, you will be challenged toreflect on the socio-political implications of being a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, atonce a global phenomenon, a community institution, and the body of Christ. Through a historical,

Biblical, and thematic reading of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, you will be empowered toassist the Church in fulfilling its evangelistic mandate by knowing your rights and responsibilities,understanding your membership in a local and global context, and becoming conversant in itsorganizational structure.

This course has three components culminating in the Great Disappointment /Awakeningcommemoration of 22 October. The first part is an inquiry into the organization of leadership andstructure at the local church level and the superstructural nature of the church. The second part examthe historical evolution and development of the church structure that is currently in place. The third paraddress the Fundamental Beliefs of the Church and its role in the recovery of prophetic consciousnes

As you enter into a deeper relationship with the church through your study of the Church Manual, you be poised to articulate a thoughtful and constructive response to the following question, How can the

Church Manualsustainprophetic consciousness that is necessary for the completion of the Great

Commission in my generation?

COURSE OBJECTIVESAs a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Discuss how the Church Manualinforms Church Life and Polity,2. Explain the superstructural organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its historicadevelopment,3. Know and exercise the rights and responsibilities attendant to being a member of the church,

4. Describe TheChurch Manuals support of prophetic consciousness in the local church,5. Identify the features of prophetic consciousness and generate an evaluative instrument foridentifying, strengthening and recovering prophetic consciousness in the local church (summative

project).

PRIMARYTEXTS

1. King James Version of the Holy Bible

2. The Seventh-dayAdventistChurch Manual17th Edition (Hardcover)- $11.99

3. George R. Knight, A Brief History of the Seventh-day Adventists (Review and Herald PublishinAssociation, 1999)- $10.99

4. Seventh-day Adventists BelieveA Biblical Exposition of 28 Fundamental Doctrine(Softcover)- $12.95

SECONDARY TEXTS
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1. Richard W. Schwarz and Floyd Greenleaf, Lightbearers: A History of the Seventh-day Adventis

Church (Pacific Press Publishing Association, 2000)

2. Rex D. Edwards, Every Believer a Minister(The Ministerial Association of the GeneralConference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1995)

3. Pathway to the Pioneers: Stories of the Men and Women Who Founded the AdventistChurchAudio CDs

4. General Conference Working Policy, 2005-20065. North American Division of the General Conference Working Policy, 2007-2008

6. George R. Knight, If I Were the Devil: Seeing Through the Enemys Smoke Screen (Review anHerald Publishing Association, 2007)

7. Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook 2008(Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2008)

8. Ellen G. White Manuscript Releases, Vol. 1-21 (Review and Herald Publishing, 1993)COURSE EXPECTATIONS

1. As a student in this class as well as for the enlargement of your personal library in order to susyour own learning, you are encouraged to purchase the required readings copies of thesecondary readings will be provided to you. The required readings can be ordered from any

Adventist Book Center or online at www.adventistbookcenter.com.

2. Be present and on time for all class meetings with your Bible, required texts, handouts, writingutensils, and three-ring binder.

3. Complete all assignments and readings before the meetings so that you will be able to participin the discussions in an informed, productive manner. If you have any questions, feel free tocontact the course instructor by phone or email.

4. Weekly quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class for formative as well as summativepurposes. It will allow the instructor to know if the readings are being completed and will keep thstudent abreast of his/her progress in the course.

5. All reports/summaries/homework assignments are expected to be submitted on the day that it idue.

6. Due dates and meeting times are subject to change due to the fluid nature of church services.

IMPORTANT DATES

7 March 2009 First class meeting8 March 2009 Church Board Meeting14 March 2009 Writing Assignment #1: Spiritual Autobiography due14 March 2009 Church Business Meeting21 March 2009 Writing Assignment #2: Church Service report due9 April-17 April 2009 SPRING BREAK

11 April 2009 B/SI AY Federation Rally Day

18 April 2009 Bible Evangelism Honor due

25 April 2009 Writing Assignment #3: Church Meetings report due9 May 2009 Writing Assignment #4: Church Departments report due22 May-25 May 2009 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND/FLATBUSH SDA CHURCH

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

30 May 2009 Writing assignment #5: Stewardship honor due7 June 2009 Field Trip to the Administrative Headquarters of the Northeastern

Conference (Jamaica, Queens)

PART I- UNDERSTANDING CHURCH STRUCTURE
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1. 7 MARCH 2009:

Introduction to class, distribution and discussion of syllabus and reading assignment, organizat

ofThe Church Manual, and analysis ofChurch Bulletin

READING COMPLETED BY 14 MARCH 2009: The Church Manual, p. 29-44 185-200

WRITING ASSIGNMENT#1DUE AT THE BEGINNINGOFCLASON14MARCH 2009Write/type a brief description (two- paged, double-spaced) of why you made the decision tobecome a Christian in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. How did the church make an impresson you? What do you hope to achieve as a member of the church? Your essay should beautobiographical as well, including specific/unique religious experiences (only Seventh-day

Adventists in your family, family worship as a child, etc.), description of your Favorite Bible textyour occupation and career interests, and anything you would like to share.

2. 14 MARCH 2009:

Church Membership- Baptism and Discipline

READINGCOMPLETEDBY21MARCH 2009- The Church Manual, p. 75-86

3. 21MARCH 2009:

The Church and Her Services - Sabbath School, Divine Worship, and Communion

READINGCOMPLETEDBY28MARCH 2009- The Church Manual, p. 86-100

REPORT ON CHURCH SERVICE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, 28MARCH 2009

4. 28MARCH 2009: The Church and Her Meetings- Prayer, AJY/AY, Pathfinder Club, Adventure

Club, Church Outreach (Missionary), Church Board, Business, School Board, Home and Schoo

Association

READINGCOMPLETEDBY4APRIL 2009- The Church Manual, p. 45-65

REPORT ON CHURCH MEETINGS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, 25 APRIL2009

5. 4APRIL 2009: The Church and Her Officers- Elder, Church Leader, Deacon, Deaconess, Cle

Treasurer, Interest Coordinator

READINGCOMPLETEDBY 11APRIL 2009- The Church Manual, p. 101-119

REPORT ON CHURCH OFFICERS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 18 APRIL2009

6. 11APRIL2009: The Church and Her Departments- Personal Ministries, Sabbath School,

AJY/AY Societies, Pathfinder/Adventurer Clubs, Church School, and Home and SchoolAssociation



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7. 18APRIL 2009:

The Church and Her Departments- The Church School Board, Communication, Health MinistrieStewardship, Family, Womens, Childrens, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty


REPORT ON CHURCH DEPARTMENTS AT BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 9 MAY 2009

8. 25APRIL 2009: Member Rights- Church Election

READINGCOMPLETEDBY2MAY 2009- The Church Manual, p. 171-178, 201-208

9. 2MAY 2009: Member Responsibilities- Standard of Christian Living

READINGCOMPLETEDBY9MAY 2009- The Church Manual, p. 161-17010. 9MAY 2008: Member Rights- Gospel Finance

READINGCOMPLETEDBY16MAY 2009- The Church Manual, p. 145-151

STEWARDSHIP HONOR DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 30 MAY 2009

11. 16MAY 2009: Church Superstructure- The Local Conference

READING COMPLETED BY 23 MAY 2009- The Church Manual, p. 225-22812. 23MAY 2009: Church Superstructure- The Conference Cooperation

READING COMPLETED FOR 30MAY 2009- The Church Manual, p. 25-28

13. 30MAY 2009: Church Superstructure- Beyond the Local Conference

14. 7 JUNE 2009: Field trip to the Administrative headquarters of the Northeastern Conferen

of Seventh-day Adventists

PART II- HOW DID WE GET TO BE WAY ARE? A HISTORICAL INQUIRY INTO

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHURCH STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP

(Dates will be forthcoming)

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