Missions+Deputation+Workshop+-+CM+4304

Spring - 2011 Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 - 9:15 Room - (CE 204) / 3 Credit Hours Instructor: Brian Powers **I.** **COURSE DESCRIPTION**
 * CM 4304 – Missions Deputation Workshop **
 * ARLINGTON BAPTIST COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:** Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in the Bible, general education, church vocations and practical service; integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian worldview.
 * Prerequisites: None**

The nature of this course is to help the student determine the “Call” or the “Will of God” for service and to pursue it. The course is designed to help those students who are planning to start their “Intern Deputation” during their senior year through the World Baptist Fellowship Mission Agency. Emphasis will be placed on the mission agency’s policies and internal administrative policies. Special emphasis will be placed on the need to raise funds through the deputation method. The workshop will cover many different facets of the integral part of deputation, the importance of correspondence with churches and individuals, and different methods of raising the needed funds.

**II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES** __COURSE GOALS:__ 1. Understand the importance of communication, prayer letters, and other forms of contact with our prospective and existing supporting partners. 2. Build a solid foundation of knowledge on the skills and items necessary for a successful deputation. __INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:__ Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand and set-up their own personal deputation programs including, prayer cards, displays, videos, and interactive presentations before an audience. 2. Accurately correspond with financial and prayers supporters, with the knowledge and passion needed to continue a strong relationship. 3. Discuss and expound on the operating policies and procedures of the W.B.F. Mission Agency. **III. SOURCES** 1. Holy Bible, The. 2. __People Raising, A Practical; Guide to Raising Support__, William Dillion, Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993. **IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS** PEOPLE RAISING WORKBOOK: Each student will read and answer all the questions in the assigned text book that applies to Independent Baptist Missions. (Due April 21nd) PRAYER CARD PRESENTATION: Each student will design and produce 25 prayer cards. The cards should demonstrate creativity and a general understanding of its use and function. (Due February 24th) DISPLAY BOARD PRESENTATION: Each student will design and produce a working deputation display (a people, culture, or country of your choosing). The display should depict general information as well as spiritual concerns on the specified people group. (Due March 24th) VIDEO PRESENTATION: Each student will produce a 2 minute (mock) video on the people group of their choosing. Additional details will be provided in class. (Due April 28th) CLASSROOM PRESENTATION: Each student will conduct a 30 minute deputation presentation in class. The presentation will include the prayer card, display, video, and general information the student has gathered about their chosen people group. (Finals Week)
 * V. CONTACT DETAILS**

Brian Powers (817-437-3943) Email Questions: __ abcassignments@yahoo.com __ **VI. GRADING** The final grade will be determined according to the following list: · People Raising Workbook – 20% · Prayer Card Presentation – 20% · Display Board Presentation – 20% · Video Presentation – 20% · Classroom Presentation – 20% **__TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100__** 100-93=A 92- 85=B 84-76=C 75 - 70 = D 69 - 0 = F
 * ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION:** Class attendance and participation in this course is a requirement. After the second absence from the class there will be a penalty of one point deducted for each absence from the student's final grade. **__Excessive tardiness (3)__** will result in an absence. No student will receive a passing grade with more than 8 absences.

Dillion, William. __People Raising, A Practical; Guide to Raising Support__. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993. World Baptist Fellowship Mission Agency, __World Baptist Fellowship Missionary Practices and Principles__, P.O. Box 13459, Arlington Texas 76094.
 * VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS**