INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT This is the seсond writing аssignment for this course. Be sure to reаd аnd follow the directions for writing assignments to ensure уou do well on this essay. In addition, read and follow the project instructions. In addition, read and follow the project instructions. By now, you should be compiling research notes. This assignment is due on the last day of Unit 6. RESOURCES ? Course Resources: Case Study Options ? Course Resources: Writing Rubric BACKGROUND INFORMATION Write a 7501000word essay which identifies and attempts to resolve the issues involved in one of the two case studies in the Case Study Options document and provide a plan that addresses the stated issues. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Research the issue and gather information needed to complete the paper for the project you chose. 2. Check your work and be certain to comply with all writing assignment instructions. 3. Write, edit, and rewrite your draft. 4. Carefully note the word limitations for this assignment.
CASE STUDY OPTIONS
2nd Course Project: Case Study Response essay.
Students will choose ONE of the following two options and write a 750-1000 word essay which identifies and attempts to resolve the issues involved and provide a plan that addresses the stated issues. 1. Option 1: After a hundred years of teaching certain doctrines, your denomination has changed its position on crucial doctrines. This has caused quite an upheaval throughout the church and your local church is divided over the changes. Some people have already left because of the changes. Others are continually debating, creating unrest, and some are threatening to leave. Still others are depressed, “because,” they say, “what else have they taught us that is not right?” And, of course, there are a few who believe the changes are correct and want to move forward. As a biblical scholar, you think that the denomination has made the right move because, in your considered opinion, the old position was due to a misinterpretation of Scripture and the new one is now biblically aligned. As a pastor, what actions will you take to calm your flock? How will you deal with the trouble-makers? How will you respond to those who are confused? How will keep your integrity intact, compromise to maintain the peace, heal the brokenhearted, and help the blind to see the truth? 2. Option 2: You have accepted the pastorate of your “home” church in your hometown. At the end of your service as the new pastor there, you stand at the back door greeting the people as they depart and suddenly a long-time friend, standing at the front of the sanctuary , loudly calls out to you, “Hey, (your name), I am going to be your first new member. I want to join this church!” Deep in your spirit you hear the Holy Spirit say, “No.” Immediately you realize that issues you don’t know about are involved. Embarrassed, you look around and notice most people are watching your reaction to your friend’s proclamation. Silently, you thank God for discernment and continue shaking hands with those around you, ignoring your friend’s remark. Dreading the day your friend brings up the subject, you quietly investigate the situation concerning your friend. To your chagrin and disappointment you discover that he has groped young women in the church parking lot; he has propositioned some of the church ladies and made lewd, suggestive remarks to others. Thirty years earlier, while in a drunken state, your friend sustained serious injuries in an auto accident. As a result of the accident, he was left with a serious disability and epileptic seizures. As long as he takes his medication, he is able to function well. Many in the congregation urges you to be merciful and consider your friend’s mental disabilities. Over the years, he has created “trouble” for every pastor of this church. He verbally abused the one before you publically in the sanctuary and refused to submit in any manner. He subsequently moved his membership to another denomination, which was his habit when he caused trouble. Then he habitually returned when a new pastor came to town. As a pastor, how will you deal with your friend when he brings up the subject of church membership again? How will you protect the female segment of your flock? How will you protect the integrity of your pastoral office?