Doctrine and Practice of the Church
Course Description
This course presents the biblical concept of the church as central to God’s work on the earth. The student will gain understanding of Christian unity, church membership, fellowship, financial support of ministry, tithe, baptism, communion, church discipline, and signs of church maturity. The course explains principles and applications for the life and work of the church.
Course Objectives
- To understand the identity and biblical description of the church.
- To see God’s plan for the church, and the work of God in the church.
- To learn the responsibilities of a member and leader in the church.
- To apply principles for the support, administration, and development of the local church.
- To be equipped with content and structure for teaching about the church.
Lesson Titles
One God and One Church
Christian Unity
The Local Church
Church Associations
Church Membership
Sharing Life Together
The Church in the World
Local Church Support
Tithe
Baptism
Communion
Church Discipline
The Character of a Christian Leader
Spiritual Gifts
Questions for Church Maturity
Instructions for Printing
Book Covers
The front and back covers are included in a single PDF file on separate pages. We recommend printing the front and back covers each on heavy cardstock. Printer settings: Single-sided, Portrait, full Color.
Download CoverBook Interior
The inside of the book is in a separate PDF file from the covers PDF. We recommend printing the inside of the book on regular weight paper. Printer settings: Double-sided, Flip on long edge, Black ink. After you have printed both the covers and the book interior, use comb binding or spiral binding to assemble the books.
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