Moving out from the Pew: Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry: A Training Manual for Lay Leaders

By Rev. Dr. Connie Welch

This is a transformational training course designed to give church leaders of all educational levels the basic biblical interpretation, homiletical, public speaking, and leadership skills necessary to fulfill their role as lay leaders. It provides all of the resources necessary to facilitate class discussions in each of the four learning modules, including recommendations for suggested textbooks, power point presentations, and other class room materials to be distributed to the students as study guides.

A church can only go as far as its leaders. When the leadership as a whole grows spiritually, the church also grows spiritually. We grow in the Lord as we learn how to accurately handle the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15; NASB). Focused bible study, enhanced with the proper biblical interpretation skills, provides a much deeper and more thorough understanding of Gods word and thus strengthens our relationship with Him. It also provides the foundation for our theological development and biblical worldview.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 3, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512767025

Rev. Dr. Connie Welch

Rev. Dr. Connie Welch is an international preacher, teacher, and entrepreneur. She has conducted leadership, entrepreneurship, youth and women’s seminars in both the US and abroad. She currently serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emmanuel Christian Institute, Inc., located in Reston, VA (USA) and Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa. She is also the Founder and President of Connie Welch Ministries, Inc. and Emmanuel Mission Schools, located in Woodbridge, VA and Nairobi, Kenya, respectively. Dr. Welch holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Virginia State University and a Master of Divinity (cum laude) and Doctorate of Ministry Degree from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Dr. Welch is the proud mom of two sons, Justin and Jason, and one daughter in law, Ariel. She currently resides in Northern Virginia. For consultations and/or speaking engagements, Dr. Welch may be reached at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Modular Overview

Module 1: Biblical Interpretation

Teacher/Student Objectives

Textbooks/Other Resources

Classroom Instruction/Lesson Plan

Student Evaluation/Assessment

Module 2: Homiletics

Teacher/Student Objectives

Textbooks/Other Resources

Classroom Instruction/Lesson Plan

Student Evaluation/Assessment

Module 3: Public Speaking Skills

Teacher/Student Objectives

Textbook/Other Resources

Classroom Instruction/Lesson Plan

Student Evaluation/Assessment

Module 4: Leadership

Teacher/Student Objectives

Textbook/Other Resources

Classroom Instruction/Lesson Plan

Journal Writing/Transformational Time

Teacher/Student Objectives

Detailed Lesson Plans Per Session

Module 1: Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Interpretation (Session 1)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 2)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 3)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 4)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 5)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 6)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 7)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 8)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 9)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 10)

Biblical Interpretation (Session 11)

Module 2: Homiletics

Homiletics (Session 1)

Homiletics (Session 2)

Homiletics (Session 3)

Homiletics (Session 4)

Module 3: Public Speaking

Public Speaking (Session 1)

Public Speaking (Session 2)

Public Speaking (Session 3)

Public Speaking (Session 4)

Public Speaking (Session 5)

Public Speaking (Session 6)

Module 4: Leadership

Leadership (Session 1)

Leadership (Session 2)

Leadership (Session 3)

Leadership (Session 4)

Leadership (Session 5)

Review and Prep for Sermons (Session 1)

Sermons (Sessions 1–3)

Evaluation and Feedback (Sessions 1–3)

Bibliography

Appendix A: Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Appendix B: Student Exegetical Interpretations

Appendix C: Biblical Interpretation Assessment

Appendix D: Foundations of Biblical Preaching

Appendix E: Speech Evaluation Form

Appendix F: The Makings of an Effective Leader, Part 1

Appendix G: The Makings of an Effective Leader, Part 2

Appendix H: Exit Interview Questions

Acknowledgments

First, I must thank my God for giving me the grace to complete this book. To Dr. Quentin Newhouse Jr., you are truly a godsend! Words cannot express how grateful I am for your support, Godly counsel, friendship, and spiritual discernment. I wish you only the very best in life! To Dr. Mary Young, thank you so much for your esteemed guidance, your continued support, your time, and your friendship! You are the best! To Bishop Vince McLaughlin, I will always be eternally grateful to you for affording me my first position as a college professor. Without the three of you, this book would not have been possible. To my father, Rev. Leon W. Baylor, and my mother, the late Elsie K. Baylor, I can’t thank you enough. You both planted the seed, and you watered it! There are no words to express my gratitude to my sons, Justin and Jason, and my daughter-in-law, Ariel. As my dad would say to me, You make life worth living! You’re my best friends and my biggest supporters! You have taught me more than you could ever imagine! To the Connie Welch Ministries and Emmanuel Christian Institute families, thank you both for your undying