When travelling, we often need to stop, stretch, take stock, and perhaps check our map or GPS. So in the spiritual journey, it is good to review the directions and renew our sense of just where we are going and why. The Journey exists to help you to do that; it is for those considering vocational ministry, as well as for those already in vocational ministry and desiring to upgrade their skills for even greater effectiveness.
Our goal has been to bring ACTS Seminaries to Alberta. Now, with expanded course offerings, we are well on the way to being able to offer you the option of completing a Masters degree from ACTS Seminaries without relocating.
To register, go to the ACTS website (http://acts.twu.ca/programs/the-journey.html), but also be sure to let me know you are registering. Beginning with the Summer semester, tuition at The Journey is now $320 per credit hour; the audit rate is $140. per credit hour. Registration deadline for Summer courses is April 15, 2011.
HIS 610 Baptist History and Thought (3 credit hours) (Syllabus)
Dr Cal Netterfield . May 5-7 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day) at Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
This course is designed to introduce the student to the origins and course of the evangelical movement(s) which were described as “Baptist” (even by those who opposed or persecuted them). It will evaluate the major contours, personalities and historical watersheds of Baptists in Britain, USA, and Canada, to the late 20th Cent. and place them in context with the wider Evangelical community. Major theological issues will be discussed as these relate to and impact current church values and positions. This course will be of great value to the Baptist or other Evangelical pastor and leader who seeks to understand the current environment of theological belief and practice, with a view of ascertaining the movement’s present and future in the face of increasingly questioning of denominational distinctives in matters of faith.
Dr Netterfield (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) was the long time pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Surrey, then District Coach in the Baptist General Conference in Alberta; he notes he has spent 45 years attempting to sort out this topic.
BIE 500 Introduction to
the Bible (2 credit
hours) (Syllabus)
Dr Ed Stuckey
May 19-21, 2011 (Thurs, 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri and Sat,
8:30am-4:30pm) at ERBC
The Bible is the greatest literature known to humankind.
Its text is God’s revelation in words; its narratives are
the definitive account of His workings through human
history; its wisdom and instruction represent the insight
we have into His divine mind. As such, the Scriptures are
foundational to personal spiritual growth and ministry
leadership. Yet, for many this book is a little like our
own city; we know the scenes and routes to where we live,
but have rarely explored beyond the familiar. Many of us
grew up on the stories of Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus and
the apostle Paul; we may have even committed to memory
favourite passages, yet we still find much of the territory
unclear or unknown, especially the Old Testament. This
course will examine “introductory issues” such as how we
got our Bible, including some of the “critical” theories,
as well as survey the content, themes and significance of
the Old and New Testaments. It is for all who love the
Bible and would like to communicate its message, yet have
never studied it in a formal way.
Non-credit event
(Wed 7:00 – 8:00 PM) “What about those “Other” Gospels?”
(such as the Gospel of Thomas, Apocalypse of Peter, Gospel
of Judas, and even Gospel of Mary) Some popular books tell
us we are missing out on the “rest of the story” of Jesus;
is this true? Why were the four Gospels we have the ones
chosen? (No cost)
Ed Stuckey,
D.Min. is currently the Director of ACTS Seminaries’ The
Journey in Edmonton. From 2008-2010 he was interim
President of Canadian Baptist Seminary (BGC). Prior to this
role, he was pastor of Ellerslie Road Baptist Church,
Edmonton (1985-2008) and Grace Bible Church in Dauphin, MB
(1980-85). Ed is a graduate of the University of Western
Ontario (Hon BA, History), and Dallas Theological Seminary
(ThM in Pastoral Ministries and DMin in Preaching and
Communication).
CLD 534 Strategic
Thinking and Planning (Syllabus)
Dr Daryl Busby + others
May 26-28 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day)
Who determines the vision of the church or organization?
Does the leader “climb Mount Sinai” and return with the
vision for all to follow; or does the larger group
participate in shaping and fulfilling the vision? While
leaders sometimes and in limited ways exercise unilateral
leadership, vision is rarely discerned and achieved in
isolation.
This course is designed to provide Christian leaders with a
biblical perspective on planning within ministry
organizations, as well as the skills to develop a shared
vision for ministry. The course will also provide a set of
tools and principles to assist the participant in the
visioning process within a local church or organization.
Daryl Busby
(PhD) is Director of Doctor of Ministry Program at ACTS as
well as Dean of Canadian Baptist Seminary, and Professor of
Church Ministries. He has served as a local church pastor
and also as professor of Biblical Studies at Winnipeg Bible
College (now Providence), His education includes a PhD in
Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Trinity
International University, Ill., study at Providence
Theological Seminary in Old Testament, an MDiv from Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School, Ill, and a B.R.E.-Bachelor of
Religious Education, from Winnipeg Bible. He has assisted
numerous churches in the matter of strategic planning and
vision casting.