A New and Ancient Evangelism
This course will introduce students to the ancient tradition of the church’s evangelism, rooted in the conversion stories of the Bible. We’ll explore together how God uses ordinary people of faith within their everyday spheres of influence to draw people to himself. Finally, this course will help students to share the good news in their own contexts, and in a way that is authentic, respectful, and ideally suited to the cultural dynamics of today’s world.
Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Students from the Diocese of Niagara receive a rebate. To receive a code for the discounted payment, please contact the registrar at registrar@nsml.ca
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY HURON’S FACULTY OF THEOLOGY COMMITTEE FOR THE FALL TERM OF THE LTH PROGRAM, 2024.
What can students expect from this course:
· Knowing – Students will become familiar with eight biblical conversion stories and the lessons they offer us about a Spirit-led, Christ-centered, and authentically relational sharing of the Christian faith.
· Being – Students will grow in confidence that God is reconciling the world to himself and that, just as they are, they can join in that life-giving mission.
· Doing – Students will strengthen their ability to clearly share both their own journey of faith and the good news that is found in and through Jesus Christ.
*All readings will be taken from A New and Ancient Evangelism: Rediscovering the Ways God Calls and Sends, by Judith Paulsen, (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2024). This book can be ordered through local bookstores like Indigo or online through Amazon Canada.
How it works
What the Course Will Cover
· Week 1: the conversion of someone who had never seen
· Week 2: the conversion of a seeker cut off from God
· Week 3: the conversion of friends and family
· Week 4: the conversion of a God-fearing outsider
· Week 5: the conversion of a desperate general
· Week 6: the conversion of a prison warden
· Week 7: the conversion of a child prophet
· Week 8: the conversion of a religious extremist
Participation
Classes will be delivered over Zoom
Engagement
Use your Learnings to engage with de-churched or unchurched individuals in the Gospel Conversations Experiment.
Reflect
The course will offer several opportunities for reflection on your personal journey and your engagement with the Gospel Conversations Experiment.
Instructors
Judith Paulsen is an Anglican priest and the author of the recently released book, A New and Ancient Evangelism: Rediscovering the Ways God Calls and Sends. She served for fifteen years in parish ministry, followed by eleven years as Professor of Evangelism at Wycliffe College. For seven of these years, she also directed the Wycliffe Institute of Evangelism, working with churches, dioceses, and denominational leaders across Canada and parts of the United States. She is currently serving as Coordinator of the Season of Spiritual Renewal in the Diocese of Toronto.