IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

(1) Chilcote, P. (2001). Wesley on Christian Vocation . Wipf and Stock (2) Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (3) Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. (4) Sire, J. Habits of the Mind. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press (5) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (6) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2276/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Course Description This course addresses the question, How is a vocation to Christian ministry discerned, shaped, and sustained? The purpose of the course is to explore the foundations for Christian vocation by examining the connection between a call to ministry and the formation of persons for ministry. The integrating theological concept is the Wesleyan view of Holiness. The course focuses on the vocation of ordained ministry, but the principles are applicable to the whole people of God.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3416/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco. Jonathan R. Wilson. (1998). Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times, InterVarsity Press.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3210/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Required Textbooks (reading that forms and informs) Canham, Elizabeth. (1999). Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today. Nashville: Upper Room. Dunnam, Maxie & Moore, Steve. (Ed.) (2005). Living Life on Purpose: The Joy of Discovering and Following God’s Call. Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (2001). Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life,Waco,TX: Word. Pearcey, Nancy. (2004) Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Roberts, Benjamin T. (1891; 1992). Ordaining Women: Biblical and Historical Insights. Indianapolis: Light and Life Press.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1900/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcotte, Paul John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, James W. (2000) Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as Christian Calling. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3358/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Course Description This course addresses the question, How is a vocation to Christian ministry discerned, shaped, and sustained? The purpose of the course is to explore the biblical and theological foundations of Christian vocation by examining the connection between a call to ministry and the formation of persons for ministry.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3417/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Required Texts Foster, R. (1978) Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Foster, R. (1983) Study Guide for Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Smith, G. (1999). Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, P. (1999). The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work and Ministry. Rediger, L. (2003). Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexuality for Clergy. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press. Woodley, R. (2001). Living in Color: Embracing God’s Passion for Diversity. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books. Choose one of the following: Clouse, B. and R. (1989). Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Groothuis, R.M. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1901/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. Drury, Keith. (2004) Holiness for Ordinary People, Indianpolis, Indiana: Wesleyan Publishing House Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Gretz, Stanley J., Bell, Roy D. (1995) Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regenthttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2618/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcote, P.W. (1986) John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. Foster, R. (1978) Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Foster, R. (1983) Study Guide for Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. 5 Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Groothuis, R.M. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, J.W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3023/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcote, Paul. John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation Foster, Richard J. (1998). Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. HarperSan Francisco. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Groothius, R. M. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Willimon, William H. Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2850/thumbnail.jp