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EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusTransformational Small GroupsProfessor:Training Center City:Semester and Year:Course DescriptionThis course focuses on how to apply the transformational power of small groups. Topics include howsmall groups help people grow, what happens in a good group, starting a small group, theresponsibilities of group facilitators, the responsibilities of group members, and how to deal withproblems in groups. Students will create visual projects and applications for transformationaldiscipleship and leadership.Course DesignThis 14-week course is designed to equip pastors, church planters, and next-generation leaders withBible knowledge, Christian character, servant leadership, and disciple-making skills with the goal of lifechange. It addresses the learning styles of adults through active discussion, charts, visuals, Internetresources, team-building, and presentations. To ensure transfer of credit, changes to this coursesyllabus must be approved by both Equip Biblical Institute and Southern California Seminary. Over1,200 leaders have completed EBI courses. Suggestions for improving course design are appreciated.Required Textbooks1. Jeremiah Study Bible. Annotated by Dr. David Jeremiah. WorthyPublishing, 2013. CBD or 97819360348952. Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Making Small Groups Work. GrandRapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003. CBD 97803102502893. Dr. Bill Donahue. Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, 3rd edition. GrandRapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012. CBD 97803103312544. Dr. Bill Donahue. The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry: ATroubleshooting Guide for Church Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI:Zondervan, 2005. CBD 9780310267119Additional Books for Pastors, Leaders, and Advanced Students5. Dr. Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson. Building a Life-Changing SmallGroup Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012. CBD97803103312616. Dr. Bill Donahue and Greg Bowman. Coaching Life-Changing SmallGroup Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012. CBD9780310331247Internet Resources – Small Group Resources4truth.net * bible.org * blueletterbible.org * carm.org/apologetics *gotquestions.org * helpmewithbiblestudy.org * jeremiahstudybible.com *Professors – Click here to receive the Notes by email. The intent of this course is to equip you with theWord of God, to strengthen your character and integrity, and to develop your relational and servantleadership skills for the glory of God. 2017 Equip Biblical Institute1www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusLearning OutcomesThe student who successfully completes this course will be able to implement 2 Timothy 2:2:1. Apply and teach how to lead small groups that help people grow.2. Apply and teach what happens in a good group.3. Apply and teach how to start a small group.4. Apply and teach the responsibilities of group facilitators.5. Apply and teach the responsibilities of group members.6. Apply and teach how to deal with problems in groups.7. Participate in a group or individual presentation, mini-sermon, project, PowerPoint, mind-map,visuals, webpage, or YouTube video on a chapter in one of the textbooks.8. Write a 10- to 15-page term paper titled “Applications from Transformational Small Groups forDiscipleship and Leadership Development.”9. Coach other leaders to develop Christian character through our identity in Christ, gratitude for theGospel, the spiritual disciplines, personal revival, the fruit of the Spirit, and the seven virtues with thegoal of transformational discipleship.Methods of InstructionInstruction emphasizes active learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, presentationbased learning, team-based learning, reflection, discussion, interactive lecture, collaboration, visuals,term papers, and exams, with the goal of long-term and real-world learning that results in life-changeand leadership skills. The major pedagogical premise of this course is that students should be treatedlike the servant-leaders they are becoming.Dr. Gary C. Woods has served as the Bible Department Chairman and Registrar atSouthern California Seminary. Dr. Woods has taught for Liberty University, Luther RiceSeminary, San Diego Christian College, and Southern California Seminary. He has aDoctor of Education in Technology and Learning from Alliant International University, aMaster of Divinity in Missions from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and aBachelor of Science in Cross-Cultural and Pastoral Ministry from Liberty University. Hehas served as a pastor and church planter with the North American Mission Board and asan elected governing board member of GUHSD with over 20,000 high school students.Accelerated Adult Learning erpretation, and application. The goal ofbalanced instruction is to address the learningstrengths of adult learners, including verbal,visual, musical, logical, kinesthetic, reflective,interpersonal, natural, and spiritual. Studentcentered instruction is most effective when itimpacts the mind, will, and emotions.TEAM-based Active Learning PrinciplesStudents are encouraged to study in teams todevelop application skills, leadership/relationalskills, and presentations. Students are not to giveanswers to co-learners, but help them learn howto find the answers. TEAM TogetherEveryone Accomplishes More. 2017 Equip Biblical Institute2www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusStudent RequirementsFirst, answer the questions in the portfolio before class. This will assist student-leaders in focusingon core information and developing the time-on-task study skills and writing skills essential to effectivelearning and long-term memory. Each student must do his or her own work.Second, maintain the journal in the portfolio. (1) What is God teaching you in this session? (2) Howare you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? (3) How can your church applythese concepts to making disciples and developing leaders? This will assist student-leaders indeveloping reflection, application, and decision-making skills essential to spiritual growth.Third, participate in the discussion of the questions and applications in the portfolio during class.Through discussion, students learn from one another and sharpen one another as iron sharpens iron.This will assist student-leaders in developing the relational, speaking, and creative/critical thinking skillsessential to effective teaching and servant-leadership.Fourth, complete the midterm exam. This will assist student-leaders in developing long-term memorythrough multiple reviews of the core material.Fifth, participate in an individual or group presentation on one of the chapters in the textbooks. Theability to make engaging presentations will multiply your influence, leadership, teaching, and preaching.Discuss applications found in that book. This presentation can be a PowerPoint, drama, role-play,charts, or drawings. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking andteamwork skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership. Week 13Sixth, type a 10- to 15-page term paper titled “Applications from Transformational Small Groups forDiscipleship and Leadership Development.” The ability to write well will multiply your influence,leadership, teaching, and preaching. Footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in yourpaper, whether from books or the Internet. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Include illustrationsand charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skillsessential to effective biblical teaching, preaching, and servant-leadership. Week 13Seventh, complete the final exam in the portfolio. This will assist student-leaders in developing longterm memory through multiple reviews of the core material and in focusing on transformationalleadership and teaching skills. Week 14Course Objective Is Life ChangeOur mission is to bring glory to God by assisting local churches to equip believers to live and ministerbiblically based on the inerrant Word of God. This equipping includes Bible knowledge, Christiancharacter, and ministry skills. The objective is to take student-leaders from where they are and movethem to where they need to be. Students will learn how (1) to read with their brains; (2) to rememberwhat they have read; (3) to sharpen their thoughts through journaling; (4) to speak effectively beforeothers; (5) to work as learning teams of leaders; and (6) to apply biblically what they are learning to life,family, and ministry.Accelerated Adult Learning TechniquesAdults learn in unique ways and so this course incorporates multiple learning styles. According to theCone of Learning, writing, discussing, and applying concepts are the keys to accelerated adultlearning. The portfolio is foundational to learning because students remember more of what they write,discuss, and apply. By applying these principles of champion learners, students will experiencetransformational growth. Welcome to the accelerated disciple-making process! 2017 Equip Biblical Institute3www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training CentersSessionDate12 2017 Equip Biblical Institute343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusProfessor ResponsibilitiesStudent ResponsibilitiesIntroductionHow Small Groups Help PeopleGrow—The BenefitsGo over this syllabus and the portfolio.Preview the study guides for theexams.Discuss the appendix.Discuss portfolio questions andjournal applications.Demonstrate how to get the most outof the Topical Index in theJeremiah Study Bible, the HolmanIllustrated Bible Dictionary, and thetextbooks.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters.Review in class the YouTube videosat Groups Matterwww.youtube.com/user/groupsmatterIt is imperative that professors helpstudents improve their term papersand Christian character andtransformational discipleshipthrough coaching, feedback,encouragement, examples, andrubrics. These are the cruciallearning skills.Go over the TransformationalDiscipleship Covenant. What Happens in a Good Group—DiscipleshipPray for your students and disciplesby name using the grade sheet.Welcome guests and encouragestudents to share what they havelearned so far.Discuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters.Remind students how being a chosengeneration, royal priests, a holynation, and God’s special peopleimpacts our discipleship and 4 Print 343 Transformational SmallGroups portfolio and notes.Pay the honorarium to the director.Skim the textbooks and be preparedto discuss how these books areunique as learning tools.Study chapters 1-4 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore the resources in the TopicalIndex of the Jeremiah Study Bible orat www.jeremiahstudybible.com.Explore the YouTube videos atGroups Matterwww.youtube.com/user/groupsmatterExplore the resources smallgroups.com/.Type the answers to the portfolioquestions and journal applications inpreparation for the discussion andgroup activity.Begin writing the term paper.Read The Baptist Faith and Messagein Resources at http://www.sbc.net.Share what you are learning withyour apprentice disciples.Study chapters 5-18 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore YouTube videos ontransformational groups by Dr. HenryCloud, Dr. Bill Donahue, and EricGeiger.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Make or update a reach list of everyunchurched person that you know.Go on an evangelistic visit during thecourse with your pastor, deacon,church leader, Sunday schoolworker, or friend.Share what you are learning withyour apprentice disciples.Invite friends and apprentice discipleswww.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training CentersSessionDate343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusProfessor ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilitiesleadership development.3Starting a Small Group—Establishthe Ground RulesDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters.to see how the course works. 456 2017 Equip Biblical InstituteThe Responsibilities of GroupFacilitators—Balance Grace,Truth, and TimeDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. The Responsibilities of GroupMembers—Really Listen to EachOtherDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. How to Deal with Problems inGroups—Passivity andAggressionDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. 5 Study chapters 19-23 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore YouTube videos ontransformational groups by LarryOsbourne, Thom Rainer, Ed Stetzer,and John Townsend.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray for those on your reach list.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Study chapters 24-35 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore and be prepared to share theresources at https://edstetzer.com/.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray for those on your reach list.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Study chapters 36-48 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore and be prepared to share theresources athttp://larryosbornelive.com.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray for those on your reach list.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Study chapters 49-55 in Making SmallGroups Work.Explore and be prepared to share theresources atwww.joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray for those on your reach list.Share what you are learning with yourwww.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training CentersSessionDate343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusProfessor ResponsibilitiesStudent ResponsibilitiesReview for the midterm exam.78910 2017 Equip Biblical Instituteapprentice disciples.Midterm ExamGive the midterm exam.Preview the second half of the course.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers.Make corrections to the term paper inclass.Discuss who would benefit from theEBI leadership training program.Order textbooks for next semester.Request next semester portfolios andnotes by email. Clarifying Your PurposeSharpening Your LeadershipWelcome guests and encouragestudents to share what they havelearned.Discuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. Developing Your ApprenticePursuing Spiritual GrowthDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. Leading Life-changing MeetingsMeasuring Group ProgressDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visual 6 Review the study guide in the notesto prepare for the midterm exam.Four hours of study arerecommended.Work on the term paper.Make or update a list of nextgeneration leaders you can pray for,share with, encourage and disciple.Pay for textbooks for the nextcourses.Be involved in the small group and/orSunday school ministry of yourchurch.Study chapters 1-2 in Leading LifeChanging Small Groups.Explore and be prepared to share theresources atwww.malphursgroup.com/.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray with people on your reach list.Share what you are learning withyour apprentice disciplesInvite your friends and apprenticedisciples to see how the courseworks.Study chapters 3-4 in Leading LifeChanging Small Groups.Explore and be prepared to share theresources at http://thomrainer.com/.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Pray with people on your reach list.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Study chapters 5-6 in Leading LifeChanging Small Groups. Explore and be prepared to share theresources athttp://thrivingsmallgroups.com/. Type the answers to the portfolio. Work on the term paper.www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training CentersSessionDate11343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusProfessor ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilitiessummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. Caring for MembersImpacting Your WorldDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Create a visualsummary or mind-map of one ofthese chapters. Review the study guide. Let your light shine by doing acts ofkindness for people on your list. Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples. 12The Seven Deadly Sins of SmallGroup MinistryDiscuss portfolio questions andapplications.Coach students on how to improvetheir term papers andtransformational groups in class.Group activity: Prepare for nextweek’s student presentations. 1314 2017 Equip Biblical InstituteStudent Presentations and TermPapersWelcome guests and disciples.Coach students on how to improvetheir presentations.Livestream student presentations onthe church Facebook page.Post cell phone videos of studentpresentations on the church andassociation webpages to increasetheir impact.Group activity: Peer-review and makecorrections to the term paper inclass.Review for the final exam. Final Exam and Course Evaluation 7 Study chapters 7-8 in Leading LifeChanging Small Groups.Explore and be prepared to share theresources atwww.smallgroups.com/explore/transformational-sg/ .Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Let your light shine by doing acts ofkindness for people on your list.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Skim chapters 1-14 in The SevenDeadly Sins of Small Group MinistryExplore YouTube videos ontransformational groups.Type the answers to the portfolio.Work on the term paper.Review the study guide.Invite someone on your list to comewith you to small group or church.Share what you are learning with yourapprentice disciples.Prepare to participate in a group orindividual presentations on a chapterin the books.Bring a rough draft of your termpaper for peer-review andcorrections.Invite your friends and apprenticedisciples to watch studentpresentations.Review the study guide for the finalwww.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training CentersSessionDate343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusProfessor ResponsibilitiesGive final exam.Collect completed portfolio for review.Collect revised term paper for review.Students will debrief by sharing howthey are using and sharing whatthey have learned.Discuss how to recruit students whowould benefit from the EBIleadership training program.Distribute the textbooks, syllabi,portfolios, notes, and promotionalmaterials for the next course.Time of fellowship.Student Responsibilities exam.Complete the portfolio.Revise the term paper.Share and/or email your revised termpaper to pastors, deacons, smallgroup leaders, and your apprenticedisciples in order to multiply yourministry in obedience to 2 Timothy2:2-3.Learning is about teaching others.Pass on the baton of transformationaldiscipleship by sharing what you arelearning.EBI holds to The Baptist Faith and Message. The inclusion of articles, books, or external links in thiscourse does not imply that the opinions expressed represent the official position of ative articles http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/The Alternative/Article Archives.aspApologetics 4Truth www.4truth.netBible.org http://www.bible.orgBible Bulletin Board http://www.biblebb.com/Bible History http://www.bible-history.com/Bible Land Photos http://bibleplaces.com/Bible Study Resources www.bible.orgBible study tools http://www.biblestudytools.net/Blue Letter Bible Study Tools/Charts http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry http://carm.org/Christian Classics Ethereal Library “World Wide Study Bible” http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/Church Starting http://www.churchstarting.netCrosswalk Articles http://www.crosswalk.com/David Jeremiah http://www.davidjeremiah.org/E-sword.net Bible study tools http://www.e-sword.net/Ed Stetzer http://www.newchurches.com/Focus on the Family http://www.focusonthefamily.orgGot Questions http://www.gotquestions.org/Holy Land Photos http://www.holylandphotos.org/Injoy.com pastoral leadership articles http://www.injoy.com/Institute of Strategic Evangelism http://bgc.gospelcom.net/ise/links.htmlJeremiah Study Bible Online Content http://www.JeremiahStudyBible.comLeading from your Strengths http://www.leadingfromyourstrengths.com/Leadership Journal Past Issues hip U ip Wired Way.com church planting articles http://www.lifeway.comLifeWay Ministry Grid – Training made simple http://www.ministrygrid.com/guest-homeLumina Bible study tool https://lumina.bible.org/bible/Matthew 1 2017 Equip Biblical Institute8www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training 4.45.46.47.343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusMalphurs Group http://www.malphursgroup.comMoody Magazine articles http://www.moodymagazine.comNAMB Video http://www.namb.net/video/Need Him http://www.needhim.org/New Churches http://www.newchurches.com/New Testament Summary http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page id 2076North American Mission Board http://www.namb.netOld Testament Gateway http://www.otgateway.com/Old Testament Survey http://www.bible.org/series.asp?series id 76On Mission to Share Jesus http://www.namb.netOne Place Articles http://www.oneplace.com/articles/Online Bible links http://www.onlinebible.net/links.htmlPastors.com subscription http://www.pastors.com/aboutus/Pastors.com ministry articles http://www.pastors.com/articles/Send North America http://www.namb.net/Send North America Video/Send Network church planters http://sendnetwork.com/Turning Point Articles http://www.turningpointradio.org/Way of the Master Explore http://www.wayofthemaster.com/Holman BibliographyApologetics Study Bible. Annotated by Ted Cabal, Chuck Colson, and Norm Geisler. Nashville, TN:Holman Bible, 2007. 9781586400248HCSB Study Bible. Annotated. Nashville, TN: Holman Bible.Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions. Edited by Marsha A. Ellis Smith.Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. 9781558193598Holman Concise Bible Commentary. Edited by David S. Dockery. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference,2011. 9780805495461Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Edited by David S. Dockery and George Guthrie. Nashville, TN:Holman Reference, 2004. 9780805428582Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles W. Draper and Chad Brand. Nashville, TN:Broadman & Holman, 2003. 9780805428360Holman Old Testament Commentary. Edited by Max E. Anders. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference,2002.Holman New Testament Commentary. Edited by Max E. Anders. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference,2002.Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas. Edited by Holman. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011.9780805495645Holman QuickSource Guide to Christian Apologetics. Edited by Doug Powell. Nashville, TN: HolmanReference, 2006. 9780805494600Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation. Edited by Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts.Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2008. 9780805494860Holman Treasury of Key Bible Words: 200 Greek and 200 Hebrew Words Defined and Explained.Edited by Dr. Eugene Carpenter and Dr. Philip Comfort. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference,2000. 9780805493528Course BibliographyCloud, Henry, and John Townsend. Making Small Groups Work. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003.9780310250289Comiskey, Joel. The Church That Multiplies: Growing a Healthy Cell Church in North America. MorenoValley, CA: CCS Publishing, 2007. 9780979067938Comiskey, Joel. Home Cell Group Explosion: How Your Small Group Can Grow and Multiply. Houston, 2017 Equip Biblical Institute9www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusTX: TOUCH Outreach Ministries, 1998.Comiskey, Joel. How to Be a Great Cell Group Coach: Practical Insight for Supporting and MentoringCell Group Leaders. Houston, TX: TOUCH Outreach Ministries, 2003.Comiskey, Joel. How to Lead a Great Cell Group Meeting: So People Want to Come Back. Houston,TX: TOUCH Outreach Ministries, 2001.Comiskey, Joel. Leadership Explosion: Multiplying Cell Group Leaders. Touch Outreach Ministries,2446.Comiskey, Joel. Planting Churches That Reproduce: Starting a Network of Simple Churches. MorenoValley, CA: CCS Publishing, 2007. 9780979067938Donahue, Bill. Leading Life-Changing Small Groups. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002. 9780310247500Donahue, Bill. The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry: A Troubleshooting Guide for ChurchLeaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. 978-0310267119Donahue, Bill, and Greg Bowman. Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders: A Practical Guide forThose Who Lead and Shepherd Small Group Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006.978-0310251798Donahue, Bill, and Russ Robinson. Building a Church of Small Groups: A Place Where Nobody StandsAlone. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. 978-0310267102Donahue, Bill, and Russ Robinson. Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges EveryGroup Faces. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003. 0310252296Earley, Dave. The 8 Habits of Effective Small Group Leaders. Cell Group Resources, 2001. 9781880828342George, Carl. Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership. Kingdom Publishing, 2001. 9781883906139Hunt, Josh. You Can Double Your Class in Two Years or Less. Loveland, CO: Group, 1997.Searcy, Nelson, and Kerrick Thomas. Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups. Ventura,CA: Regal, 2008. 978-0830745661Stanley, Andy, and Bill Willits. Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Small Group Culture.Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2004. 978-1590523964 2017 Equip Biblical Institute10www.shadowmountain.org/ebi
EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers343 Transformational Small Groups SyllabusTransfer of Credits to Southern California SeminaryAttendance PolicyAttending class on time is important to receive the most out of the course. Entering class late disruptsthe learning process of all students. Students are permitted three absences for a 14-week semestercourse. For the semester (28 classroom hours plus 68 homework hours) courses, more than 10minutes late is a tardy; more than 20 minutes late is an absence. Two tardies count as one absence.College credit cannot be transferred to Southern California Seminary when a student misses four ormore class sessions. A grade of NC (No Credit) will be recorded when a student misses four sessions,does not complete coursework on time, or earns less than 700 points.Class Time and Homework PolicyTo transfer credits to Southern California Seminary, each 2-unit course must include at least 28 hoursof class time discussion and 68 hours of portfolio homework during the 14-week semester. Courseswith less than 28 hours of class time do not meet EBI requirements. Since “time plus focus equalslearning,” increased classroom time and active learning result in increased learning—and learning isthe key to leadership and service. Courses start the first week of January, May, and September. Formaximum learning, it is recommended that working students take 2 courses per semester or 6 coursesper year.Late Work PolicyCompleting work on time is an important habit for leaders to develop. Homework should be completedweekly before the class discussion and application. The grade for work that is between 1 and 7 dayslate is lowered by 20%. Work that is over 7 days late will not be accepted. Professors are to send to theEBI offices the grade sheet within 15 days of the end of each course so that transcripts can be updatedeach semester.Portfolio and Term Paper PolicyTo graduate or transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, studentsmust present a complete portfolio of their course work. The portfolio consists of the questions, journalapplications and reflections, term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion ofthe Associate of Biblical Studies, students may transfer 60-66 units into the Bachelor of Arts in BiblicalStudies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable.Portfolios m
transformational discipleship through coaching, feedback, encouragement, examples, and rubrics. These are the crucial learning skills. Go over the Transformational Discipleship Covenant. Print 343 Transformational Small Groups portfolio and notes. Pay the honor
