Studying and Serving With Success

by Barlow, Jerry N.

• ISBN13: 9781565546349
• ISBN10: 1565546342
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Inc

Summary

Practical activities and instructions offer to bring balance into the hectic lives of theology students. Addressing the common fears and advantages of adult students, ministry opportunities and resources, and even career planning and graduation, this workbook, combined with class lectures, guides students through academics and beyond.

Table of Contents

Preface
I. Introductory Topics	9	(18)
Introduction	9	(4)
Academics and Ministry Inventory	13	(14)
II. Topics on Academics	27	(48)
Biblical Models and Insights on Academics	19	(4)
Common Fears and Advantages of Adult Students	23	(4)
Qualities of Successful Students	27	(4)
Learning Skills and Styles	31	(4)
Attitude and Motivation	35	(4)
Goals and Action Planning	39	(4)
Listening and Note-taking Skills	43	(4)
Study Skills	47	(4)
Memory Techniques and Skills	51	(4)
Test-taking Skills	55	(4)
Reading and Writing Skills	59	(4)
Time Management	63	(4)
Computer Skills and Resources	67	(4)
Library Resources and Researching	71	(4)
III. Topics on Ministry	75	(42)
Biblical Models and Insights on Ministry	77	(4)
The Gospel and Ministry	81	(4)
Spiritual Gifts	85	(4)
Ministry Opportunities and Resources	89	(4)
Demographics and Ministry Needs	93	(4)
Innovative Ministries	97	(4)
Student-Minister Life Stressors	101	(4)
Developing Nurturing Relationships	105	(4)
Non-Baptist Religious Relationships and Ministries	109	(4)
Race Relations and Ministry	113	(4)
IV. Looking Ahead	117	(10)
The Art of Scheduling Courses	119	(4)
Career Planning and Graduation	123	(4)
Appendix	127