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James M. Grier Web site Launched
Jun 27, 2008
Dr. James M. Grier, Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology has developed a new Web site located …
A Tribute to Dr. Victor M. Matthews
Apr 17, 2008
In conjunction with Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, the family of Dr. Victor Matthews has scheduled …
E_quipping ...for Life!
Welcome to the GRTS e-learning gateway. As part of our Lifelong Learning Center goals, we want to give you access to the building blocks foundational to a Christ-centered, Scripture-anchored approach to ministry leadership.
We believe in biblical lifelong learning! For this reason, we are offering an e_quipping opportunity for ministry leaders to easily train those involved in their ministry. We’re providing twelve excellent courses which can be taken from any location with Internet access, all of which will enhance an individual’s knowledge base; e_quipping them to be stronger in their faith and evangelistic mission.
The course offerings fall into three categories:
• Biblical Understanding, Interpretation & Applications,
• Leadership Development & Effectiveness, and
• Christian Worldview Foundations.
Easy steps to get started:
1. Identify your desired course. (Visit the RBC Ministries website)
2. Sign in as a new user, providing registration information and your own password.
3. Once registered, you can choose your first course to begin the learning process.
4. Learn & enjoy being e-quipped for life!
Course Order Course Title Course Description & Author
Bible Basics
# 1 10 Reasons To Believe In The Bible (To provide an introduction to the basis for believing in the Bible) Instructor: RBC Ministries
# 2 Old Testament Basics (A simple overview of this enduring and influential part of the Bible) Instructor: Dr. Sid Buzzell
# 3 New Testament Basics (A simple overview of this lasting and powerful part of the Bible) Instructor: Dr. Sid Buzzell
# 9 How To Study The Bible (A basic course in Hermeneutics Author: RBC Ministries)
Apologetics
# 4 10 Reasons To Believe In The Christian Faith (Examining the credibility of the Bible’s founder, the reliability of its book, its explanations for life, and its offer of salvation) Author: RBC Ministries
# 5 10 Reasons To Believe God Became A Man (Examining the evidence: eyewitness accounts, fulfilled prophecy, miraculous signs and other sources) Author: RBC Ministries
Theology
# 6 Basics Of The Christian Faith (Understanding the most important and essential elements of what we believe) Author: RBC Ministries
Leadership Development
# 7 Foundations Of Effective Leadership (To understand what leadership is and how to most effectively serve those you lead) Instructor: Dr. Sid Buzzell
# 8 Group Dynamics (A course for anyone who leads a ministry group of one kind or another. Explore ten effective ways to guide ministry groups) Instructor: Deb McCormick
# 10 Developing Your Spiritual Life (To learn and understand the essentials of Spiritual Formation in our individual lives) Author: RBC Ministries
Electives
SoulCare Foundations 101 (To help you enter people’s interior lives at a meaningful level and make a lasting difference as they deal with life’s struggles and crises) Instructor: Dr. Larry Crabb
Foundations of the Christian Church: From the Early Church to the Great Schism (A concentrated study of key events in the history of the church, giving special emphasis to the persecution of the early church through the thirteenth century) Author: RBC Ministries
