Preparing for Ministry

by Hillman, George M., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9780825427572
• ISBN10: 0825427576
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-03
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional

Summary

Written for ministry students, Bible college and seminary professors, church leaders, and nonprofit organization leaders, Preparing for Ministry addresses many of the questions raised by field education, contextualized learning experiences, and internship programs. Readers will learn about the value of theological field education, its purpose and challenges, the need for flexibility in education, and the resources available for students and instructors.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 9
Contributors	p. 13
Purposes of Field Education
Field Education and Vocational Discernment	p. 17
Field Education and Ministry Skill Competence	p. 35
Field Education and Theological Reflection in an Evangelical Tradition	p. 55
Field Education and Cultural Awareness	p. 73
Players in Field Education
Proactive Student Involvement	p. 91
Mentoring	p. 103
Tools for Field Education
Covenant and Goal Development	p. 127
The Mentor Supervisory Meeting	p. 139
The Use of Case Studies in Field Education	p. 157
Building Biblical Community in Theological Education	p. 175
Assessment and Evaluation in Field Education	p. 187
Special Populations and Situations in Field Education
Working with International Students in Field Education	p. 211
Working with Women Students in Field Education	p. 233
The Impact of Field Education on Marriage and Family	p. 255
Working with Technology and Distance Education	p. 271
Dealing with Difficult Situations in Field Education	p. 285
For Field Education Professionals
Comparing Natural Talent Inventories for Use in Field Education	p. 311
Equipping Mentors to Leave a Legacy	p. 339
Bibliography	p. 359
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