BTheol Bachelor of Theology Pastoral Ministry 2

Question 1

What is the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and its significance for pastoral ministry?

Accepted Answer

Christ's command to make disciples of all nations through baptism and teaching, undergirding the church's mission

Answer

The Great Commission is Christ's foundational charge to the church to disciple all nations through evangelism, baptism, and ongoing biblical instruction—the theological basis for all missionary and pastoral work.

Question 2

What does 'liturgy' mean in the context of Christian worship and pastoral practice?

Accepted Answer

The ordered structure of public worship, including prayers, Scripture readings, and sacraments

Answer

Liturgy refers to the structured patterns and forms of public worship that guide a congregation through prayer, Scripture, praise, and sacrament in an orderly, communal way.

Question 3

What is 'missiology' as studied in a Bachelor of Theology program?

Accepted Answer

The theological study of the church's mission and cross-cultural proclamation of the gospel

Answer

Missiology examines the theology, history, strategy, and cultural dimensions of Christian mission—equipping ministers for cross-cultural ministry and global evangelism.

Question 4

In pastoral care, what does 'visitation ministry' typically involve?

Accepted Answer

Personally visiting congregation members who are sick, homebound, bereaved, or in crisis

Answer

Visitation ministry follows the example of Christ the shepherd by the pastor personally going to those in need—hospitals, homes, prisons—providing presence, prayer, and spiritual support.

Question 5

What is the role of 'small groups' or 'cell groups' in contemporary pastoral ministry?

Accepted Answer

To foster community, discipleship, and mutual accountability among church members in intimate settings

Answer

Small groups create relational contexts where biblical community, mutual encouragement, prayer, and discipleship can flourish beyond what large-group worship alone can provide.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Pastoral Ministry 2