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Episode 17 - Why ignoring theology gives half the picture
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What the episode is all about
Episode 17 - Why ignoring theology gives half the picture. This conversation with Dr Carol Tomlin, will explore Theology and its importance to church leaders AND why resisting the knowledge of theology could be a disservice to our communities and congregations.
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2.30 Why most people engage with theology without knowing it
3.00 What is THEOLOGY?
6.30 Jesus is enough – is that the whole picture? The bible as a historical document. Understanding the bible in context. If its in the bible it must be right, surely?
11.30 The importance for leaders to study the bible in the systematic way
12.30 Other resources available to help the study of God’s word e.g. Craig Keener (https://craigkeener.com)
15.15 the importance of understanding theology to defend the Christian faith.
17.00 Dealing with modern day issues from a theological stand-point – a real life example
19.00 The thirst for faith and God has risen exponentially
20.00 Resistance to formal Christian Education – what the reasons are. Some of the reasons behind it and why this affects Pentecostal denominations.
23.00 Why some ministers do themselves and their communities a disservice by resisting theological education.
26.30 College of Theology Kingdom School of Theology and why it is an online resource. Why it is geared to International Pentecostal Charismatic ministers. Why it is not only for ordained leaders.
32.30 Theological Ministry Studies course
36.00 Theological reflection & its importance.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON COMMENTARIES WHICH HELP WITH EXEGETICAL STUDY OF THE BIBLE
· The Tony Evans Bible Commentary
· Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible, 6 Volumes
· Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
· The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old and New Testament
BIOGRAPHY
She is an award-winning academic and educational consultant who is currently a visiting fellow at the University Leeds.
She is the author of several academic publications, including her most recent book,
Preach It - Understanding African Caribbean Preaching
Dr Tomlin is the Principal of Kingdom School of Theology.
Rev Dr Tomlin senior leader of Restoration Fellowship Ministries which has branches in Leeds and Birmingham.
She has been involved in training ministers which include courses at the Queen’s Theological Foundation, Birmingham. She’s also taught in Universities, in the UK and further afield.
LINKS
Kingdom School of Theology - www.kstheology.com
https://www.facebook.com/KSTheology/
PREACH IT (Understanding African and Caribbean Preaching - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Preach-Understanding-African-Caribbean-Carol-Tomlin/dp/033405737X
Healthy Church Growth Show Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2293664744206548/?source=unknown
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