Equipping Ministry Leaders for more Effective Ministry at Ridgedale Church of Knoxville, Tennessee

This project sought to understand how pastors can train ministry leaders to build effective ministries. Chapter 1 describes Ridgedale Church’s ministry context and the project’s goals. Chapter 2 examines the biblical rationale for implementing an equipping program by examining Matthew’s call to go make disciples (Matt 28:18-20) while utilizing the body of Christ to fulfill this commandment (Rom 12:3-8; Eph 4:11-16). Chapter 3 explores the theological and practical aspects of equipping ministry leaders. Chapter 4 describes the process of developing an equipping process and putting it into action at Ridgedale Church. Chapter 5 assesses the project’s effectiveness in relation to the stated objectives.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Cate, Christopher S.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Sears, Philip Chase

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/6619

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