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Depending on the Spirit

Depending on the Spirit

Depending on the Spirit

Ministry is hard enough. But doing ministry without God’s power? Futile. As you step on campus, we want to show you how to submit your efforts to the power and guidance of God’s Holy Spirit.

Description

This course teaches participants how to rely on the Holy Spirit's power and guidance in ministry, especially within campus settings. It covers the principles and practices of listening prayer, both personally and in groups. Learners will discover methods for leading guided listening prayer exercises and strategies for coaching others in spiritual dependence. The course emphasizes the importance of not attempting ministry through human effort alone but instead submitting one's work to God's direction. Participants gain practical tools and resources for fostering spiritual sensitivity and effectiveness in their ministries.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of depending on the Spirit in ministry.
  • Connect with the Spirit through listening prayer.
  • Learn to lead guided listening prayer exercises.
  • Discover how to coach students and faculty in depending on the Spirit in ministry.

Course Details

4
chapters
14
lessons
3
content types
30min
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: The Holy Spirit on Campus

1What to Depend on?
Video lesson
2Introduction
Text lesson
3Before we begin . . .
Multimedia

Chapter 2: The Empowering Spirit

1Lesson 1: A God Who Speaks
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: A Look at Acts 1 and the Call to Witness
Text lesson
3Lesson 3: What is Listening Prayer?
Text lesson
4Lesson 4: A Personal Listening Prayer Exercise
Text lesson
5Lesson 5: Debriefing Listening Prayer
Text lesson

Chapter 3: Depending on the Spirit on Campus

1Lesson 1: Are We Ready to Follow?
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: Does God Speak to Our Friends Who Don't Yet Know Jesus?
Text lesson
3Lesson 3: Leading a Guided Listening Prayer Exercise
Text lesson
4Lesson 4: Dealing with Fear, Suspicions, and Objections
Text lesson

Chapter 4: Conclusion

1Closing Remarks
Text lesson
2Before you go . . .
Multimedia

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