Lectures in Pastoral Theology (MP3) - by A.N. Martin
Pastor Martin regularly taught Pastoral Theology at the Trinity Ministerial Academy in Montville, New Jersey. His lectures, spanning eight semesters of material, have assisted many pastors unable to obtain this type of training through other avenues.
Unit 1: Essential Elements of a Biblical Call
- General Introduction to Pastoral Theology
- A Biblical Call: Introduction - 3 Principles, 3 Errors
- A Biblical Call: Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office (1 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office (2 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Desire for the Office, Spiritual Character
- A Biblical Call: Spiritual Experience
- A Biblical Call: Spritual and Mental Gifts
- A Biblical Call: Gifts of Utterance (1 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Gifts of Utterance (2 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Gifts of Leadership (1 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Gifts of Leadership (2 of 2)
- A Biblical Call: Providential Opportunity, Proper Recognition
Unit 2: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Ministry:In the Man
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Spiritual Development (1 of 3)
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Spiritual Development (2 of 3)
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Spiritual Development (3 of 3)
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Intellectual Development
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Physical and Emotional Growth (1 of 2)
- Personal Aspects: The Pastor's Physical and Emotional Growth (2 of 2)
- Personal Aspects: Cultivating Love for Men
- Personal Aspects: Deliverance From the Fear of Men
- Personal Aspects: Gaining the Respect and Confidence of Men
- Personal Aspects: Accepting One's Own Identity
- Personal Aspects: Domestic Competency (1 of 2)
- Personal Aspects: Domestic Incompetency (2 of 2)
- Personal Aspects: Mastering Your Schedule
Unit 3: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Ministry:In the Message (Part 1)
- Sermon Preparation: Scriptural Truth (1 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: Scriptural Truth (2 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: The Necessity of Relevant Truth
- Sermon Preparation: Clarity of Form and Structure (1 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: Clarity of Form and Structure (2 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: Application (1 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: Application (2 of 2)
- Sermon Preparation: Illuminating Devices
- Sermon Preparation: Plainness in Preaching
- Sermon Preparation: Appropriate Length of Time in Preaching
- Sermon Preparation: Written Compsition of the Sermon
- Sermon Preparation: Preparation and Classifications
Unit 4: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Ministry:In the Message (Part 2)
- Sermon Composition: Topical, Textual and Expository Sermons (1 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Topical, Textual and Expository Sermons (2 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Introduction of the Sermon (1 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Introduction of the Sermon (2 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Argument of a Topical Sermon
- Sermon Composition: The Body of a Textual Sermon (1 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Argument of a Textual Sermon (2 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Argument of an Expository Sermon
- Sermon Composition: Conclusion of a Sermon
- Sermon Composition: Evangelism in Preaching (1 of 2)
- Sermon Composition: Evangelism in Preaching (2 of 2)
Unit 5: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Ministry:In the Act of Preaching
- Act of Preaching: Introduction
- Act of Preaching: Preaching in Relationship to God
- Act of Preaching: The Preacher's Physical Condition, Appearance & Bearing
- Act of Preaching: Emotional Condition (1 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: Emotional Condition (2 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: The Preacher's Vocal Powers
- Act of Preaching: The Preacher's Physical Action (1 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: The Preacher's Physical Action (2 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: The Congregation (1 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: The Congregation (1 of 2)
- Act of Preaching: Preacher's Relationship to the Manuscript
- Act of Preaching: The Preacher's Relationship to His Surroundings
Unit 6: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Oversight
- Biblical Oversight: Essence of Biblical Oversight
- Biblical Oversight: Disposition of Biblical Oversight (1 of 2)
- Biblical Oversight: Disposition of Biblical Oversight (2 of 2)
- Biblical Oversight: Biblical Importance of Oversight
- Public Worship: Introductory Perspectives (1 of 2)
- Public Worship: Introductory Perspectives (2 of 2)
- Public Worship: Directives for Ordering (1 of 2)
- Public Worship: Directives for Ordering (2 of 2)
- Public Worship: Directives for the Lord's Supper
- Public Worship: Baptisms; Principles for Weddings/Funerals
- Public Worship: Specific Guidelines for Weddings
- Public Worship: Specific Guidelines for Funerals
- Public Worship: Cultivating the Gift of Public Prayer (1 of 2)
- Public Worship: Cultivating the Gift of Public Prayer (2 of 2)
- Public Worship: Public Reading of the Scriptures
Unit 7: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Oversight
- Church Functions: Prayer (1 of 2)
- Church Functions: Prayer (2 of 2)
- Church Functions: Ministering to Itself in Love (1 of 2)
- Church Functions: Ministering to Itself in Love (2 of 2)
- Church Functions: Corrective Discipline (1 of 3)
- Church Functions: Corrective Discipline (2 of 3)
- Church Functions: Corrective Discipline (3 of 3)
- Church Functions: Inter-Church Relationships (1 of 2)
- Church Functions: Inter-Church Relationships (2 of 2)
- Church Functions: Evangelizing (1 of 3)
- Church Functions: Evangelizing (2 of 3)
- Church Functions: Evangelizing (3 of 3)
- Church Offices: Theology of the Eldership (1 of 2)
- Church Offices: Theology of the Eldership (2 of 2)
- Church Offices: Functioning of a Biblical Eldership
- Church Offices: The Diaconate (1 of 2)
- Church Offices: The Diaconate (2 of 2)
- Church Functions: Pastoral Intercessory Prayer (1 of 2)
- Church Functions: Pastoral Intercessory Prayer (2 of 2)
Unit 8: Essential Elements of Effective Pastoral Oversight
- Counseling: Necessity and Relative Priority
- Counseling: Framework, Goals, Suggested Method
- Counseling: Presuppositions with Respect to Counsel Given
- Counseling: The Overarching Presupposition
- Counseling: Before the Session (1 of 2)
- Counseling: Before the Session (2 of 2)
- Counseling: During the Session (1 of 3)
- Counseling: During the Session (2 of 3)
- Counseling: During the Session (3 of 3)
- Benefits and Liabilities of a Lengthy Pastorate
- Conducting a Membership Interview