The Local Church (BC-203)
Understand the purpose, function, and divine blueprint of the Church to establish and build strong local congregations that impact the world.
About This Course
The meaning of Church comes from the Greek word 'Ekklesia', which refers to a gathering of people called out for a specific purpose. As believers, we are the church—the physical expression of the spiritual body of Christ and a representation of the Lord Jesus in a geographical location to carry out His purposes.
This course is intended to help us understand the purpose and function of the Church and give us a blueprint on how to establish, nurture, and build strong local churches that have influence and impact locally and beyond. It covers both the spiritual nature of the church and its natural side—organization, administration, and practical functioning.
What You Will Learn
In this course you will learn about:
- Origins and Purpose: The spiritual and natural dimensions, mission, message, and government of the local church.
- God's Blueprint: The Church as the Body, Family, Army, Bride, Temple, and more.
- Divine Order: Sacraments, discipline, order in gatherings, and women in ministry.
- Ministry Organization: Systems, processes, equipping saints, developing leaders, administration, and small groups.
- Reaching Out: Urban evangelism, church planting, missions, and shepherding the city.
- Closing Thoughts: Pitfalls to avoid and lessons from the seven churches.
Course Evaluation & Grading
Students will be given graded assessments during the Semester. Each of these assessments will be in reference to all content covered till that point in the course.
| Percentage Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 91% - 100% | Grade A+ |
| 76% - 90% | Grade A |
| 51% - 75% | Grade B |
| 35% - 50% | Grade C |
| Below 35% | Grade F (Fail) |
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