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ACNA Constitution and Canons Title III.4.2 lists "Practical Theology" as the 8th subject of examination required for all persons seeking ordination as Presbyter. This subject is defined as, “The office and work of a Presbyter; the conduct of public worship; principles of sermon composition and delivery; principles and methods of Christian education in the parish; Constitution and Canons of this Church and the Diocese to which the candidate belongs; and the use of the voice in reading and speaking”.
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Practical Theology, sometimes called Pastoral Theology, encompasses both the theological reflection on practical ministry and the application of theology to the practical needs of people in the church. It therefore encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
  
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# [[Evangelism]]
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# [[Discipleship/Spiritual Formation]]
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##[[Christian Education]]
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##[[Instruction in Catechism]]
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# [[Homiletics]]
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# [[Pastoral Care]]
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##[[Pastoral Counseling]]
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##[[Clinical Pastoral Training]]
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##[[Healing Ministry]]
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# [[Leadership Development]]
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# [[Church Administration]]
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# [[Constitution & Canons of the ACNA & Diocese of the Candidate]]
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# [[Worship Leadership]]
  
 
==Recommended Reading==
 
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Between Two Worlds (John R.W. Stott)
 
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Biblical Preaching (Haddon W. Robinson)
 
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Lead On (John Haggai)
 
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7 Practices of Effective Ministry (Andy Stanley)
 
  
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==Resources==
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Ramsey, Michael. <I>The Christian Priest Today</I>. London: SPCK, 2009.
  
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==[[Practical Theology]]==
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Chrysostom, John. <I>Six Books on the Priesthood</I>. Translated by Graham Neville. Popular Patristics Series. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1996.
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a.      [[Office & work of the  Episcopate, Presbyterate and Diaconate]]
 
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b.     [[Conduct of Worship]]
 
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c.      [[Principles of sermon composition & delivery]]
 
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d.      [[Principles & methods of Christian education in the parish]]
 
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e.     [[Constitutions and Canons of ACNA & Local Diocese]]
 
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f.     [[Use of voice in reading & speaking in worship]]
 
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g.     [[Healing Prayer]]
 
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h.     [[Sacramental Theology]]
 
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i.      [[Theology of Marriage]]
 
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j.      [[Baptismal Theology]]
 
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k.      [[Leadership Development]]
 
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l.     [[Strategic Planning]]
 
  
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==[[Canonical Areas]]==
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Peterson, Eugene H. <I>Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity</I>. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1989.
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1- Be prepared to preach an exegetical and practical sermon of 15 to 20 minutes in length in front of several members of the Examining Board in your Diocese. In the possibility that members of the Examining Board of your Diocese are not available or your Diocese determines otherwise, please plan on having the sermon video recorded and submit the recording to the Examining Chaplains of your Diocese. Each Diocese will determine how best to handle this requirement.
 
  
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2-Preaching can be the most exacting, demanding and yet the greatest opportunity you will have available to you to disciple the members of your church. Describe the process you go through, in as much detail as possible in preparing a sermon. What are the main divisions of your sermon. Describe them in an much details as possible. What are you trying to accomplish in each division. Summit a sample sermon outline for one of the following Sundays: 3rd Sunday of Advent, 1 Sunday of Lent, a funeral or a wedding.
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Peterson, Eugene H. <I>Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work</I>. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1992.
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> 3- John Stott in his book "Between Two Worlds" presents five different "Convictions" as Theological Foundations for Preaching (Conviction about God, Conviction about Scriptures, Conviction about the Church, Conviction about the Pastorate and Conviction about Preaching). Please using your own words and analysis, choose the two most important "Convictions", in your opinion, and explain what makes them important and why are they important to you.
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==Resources for Further Study==
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> 4- Do you have a personal Vision/Mission Statement for yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ or as a priest? Please share with us what that Vision/Mission Statement is. How did you come to this Vision/Mission Statement.
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Peterson, Eugene H. <I>Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness</I>. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1994.  
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Peterson, Eugene H. <I>The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction</I>. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1993.
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> 5-  How would you go about establishing a Vision/Mission Statement for a church or church plant to which you have been called. How important is it to have a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and
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> Tangible) Vision/Mission Statement? Describe each of the above components of a Vision/Mission Statement as you understand them.
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Willimon, William H. <I>Pastor: Revised Edition: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry, Revised Edition</I>. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2016.
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==Return to [[Canonical Areas]]==

Latest revision as of 18:19, 3 June 2019

ACNA Constitution and Canons Title III.4.2 lists "Practical Theology" as the 8th subject of examination required for all persons seeking ordination as Presbyter. This subject is defined as, “The office and work of a Presbyter; the conduct of public worship; principles of sermon composition and delivery; principles and methods of Christian education in the parish; Constitution and Canons of this Church and the Diocese to which the candidate belongs; and the use of the voice in reading and speaking”.

Practical Theology, sometimes called Pastoral Theology, encompasses both the theological reflection on practical ministry and the application of theology to the practical needs of people in the church. It therefore encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Evangelism
  2. Discipleship/Spiritual Formation
    1. Christian Education
    2. Instruction in Catechism
  3. Homiletics
  4. Pastoral Care
    1. Pastoral Counseling
    2. Clinical Pastoral Training
    3. Healing Ministry
  5. Leadership Development
  6. Church Administration
  7. Constitution & Canons of the ACNA & Diocese of the Candidate
  8. Worship Leadership

Recommended Reading

Ramsey, Michael. The Christian Priest Today. London: SPCK, 2009.

Chrysostom, John. Six Books on the Priesthood. Translated by Graham Neville. Popular Patristics Series. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1996.

Peterson, Eugene H. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1989.

Peterson, Eugene H. Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1992.

Resources for Further Study

Peterson, Eugene H. Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1994.

Peterson, Eugene H. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1993.

Willimon, William H. Pastor: Revised Edition: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry, Revised Edition. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2016.

Return to Canonical Areas

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