WOMEN IN MINISTRY COURSE SYLLABUS

FOUNDATIONS OF WOMEN’S ORDINATION

ANAHEIM DISTRICT MINISTRY TRAINING CENTER FALL 2019

Professors:

Dr. Craig Wesley Rench

Rev. Connie Rench Address of Professors: 2051 Fairmont Dr. Corona, CA 92882 Contact Information for the Professors: Craig: Cell Phone: 714 322-9009 Email Address: [email protected] Connie: Cell Phone: 714 325-0063 Email Address: [email protected]

Class Schedule: Thursdays: 6-10 PM (PST) Starting Class: September 5, 2019 Last Class: November 21, 2019

1 Address of Class: Anaheim Church of the Nazarene District Office 10900 183rd St., Suite 330

Cerritos, CA 90703

Course Professors:

Craig Wesley Rench

Education and Experience: • D. Min. Graduate School Of Theology, 2018. Emphasis on Disciplemaking.

• Finishing a second Doctorate at Azusa Pacific University in Spiritual Formation with an emphasis on Intercessory Prayer. Presently have completed all course work and working on the dissertation. Plan to have this degree completed in 2019.

• M. Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1976

• M.R.E. Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1976

• B.A. Pasadena College (Point Loma Nazarene University), 1973 Ministry

• Youth Pastor, Church of the Nazarene 1969-1976 (7 years)

• Senior Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, pastoring in Hawaii, Oregon and California, 1976-2016 (Senior Pastor for 40+ years)

• Presently I serve with the Dan Bohi Ministry as an Intercessor and Teacher. (3.5 years)

2 • Navy Chaplain, Captain, Reserves, for 30 years – now retired from the Navy

• Married 48 years to Connie; 4 children, 2 daughter-in-laws and 9 grandchildren.

• Hobbies: Grandkids!, LA Lakers, LA Rams, LA Angels, LA Dodgers, , LA Kings, USC Trojans Football, UCLA Bruins , reading, Bible reading, prayer, sports, thinking about working out, Civil War buff, and my most favorite “hobby” — romancing my Connie.

Connie Rench

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of College

• Completed the Course of Study for ordination on the Anaheim District

• Pastor’s wife for 48+ years

• Partner in ministry with Craig for 50+ years

• Children’s pastor for 31 years

• Ministry Assistant at Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene for 13 years

• Children’s Evangelist at Children’s Camps

• Discipler and Counselor of Women for 50+ years 3 • Anaheim District Secretary for 3+ years

• Speaker at Women’s Retreats, Masters Plan Encounter Retreats, Pastors and Spouses’ Retreats

• Married to Craig for 48+ years

• Mother to four

• Grandmother to nine

• Hobbies: Reading with her cat on her lap, sewing, spending time with kids and grandkids, laughing, preaching, and enjoying life

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION WOMEN IN MINISTRY — FOUNDATIONS OF WOMEN’S ORDINATION

Intended Objectives for this Course The MANUAL, Church of the Nazarene, and the International Sourcebook on Developmental educational Standards for Ordination define educational preparation for ordination. Additionally, each region of the International Church of the Nazarene has developed educational guidelines to qualify educational programs for ordination offered within their region.

The USA Region Sourcebook for Ministerial Development defines ability statements for the overall ministerial development program. Other modules in the program may address the same outcomes. The specific ability statements that relate to this module are:

4 CN 8 Ability to demonstrate an understanding of theological reflection, including its sources, its historical development, and its Wesleyan contemporary expressions.

CN 11 Ability to describe the mission and practice of the Church throughout its history

CN 12 Ability to identify the formative influences of the American Holiness Movement and the Church of the Nazarene.

CN 13 Ability to identify and explain the significance of the major events, and male and female figures in the Church of the Nazarene

CP 1 Ability to communicate publically through multiple methods (oral, written, media, etc.) with clarity, and creativity, utilizing gender inclusive language.

CH 6 Ability to articulate his or her call from God to ministry as affirmed by the Church.

CH 8 Ability to practice holistic stewardship (Mutual submission in gender relationships, sexual purity, marriage and family, personal finance, professional conduct, practicing Sabbath, etc.).

CX 3 Ability to discern sociological dynamics, (including the power dynamics of gender, age and ethnicity), and to apply that information to specific ministry settings.

LESSONS IN THIS COURSE 1. The Need for Ordained Clergy 2. Overview of Recent History and Hermeneutical Principles 3. Creation and Fall 4. Women in the Old Testament 5. Jesus and the Early Church: the Gospels and Acts

5 6. Paul and Gender Mutuality 7. Women in the New Testament, Obscure Passages 8. Women Church Leaders of the Early Medieval Period 9. Church Leaders From Wesley through the Modern Period 10. Wesley Theology and Gender Mutuality 11. Principles of Success in Ministry 12. Practical Wisdom for Women in Ministry and those who want to help them 13. The Wisdom and Experience from Women in Ministry

COURSE TEXTBOOKS

Ordained Women in the Church of the Nazarene by Rebecca Laird, Nazarene Publishing House, ISBN 083-411-4526 How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins, Zondervan, ISBN 978-0-310-53157-9 That’s What She Said by Joanne Lipman, HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 978-0-06-243721-1 Extra Credit Books: Emboldened by Tara Beth Leach, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 978-0-8308-4524-8 She Preached The Word by Benjamin R. Knoll and Cammie Jo Bolin, Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780190882365

CLASS ATTENDANCE Regular class attendance is required. Students are required to participate in the campus classroom regularly throughout the term of the course. Any absences may result in the loss of points as detailed in the class syllabus. Typically, a class of this nature meets once each week for 10 weeks for four hours. Missing more than two regularly scheduled class periods in a term will result in the reduction of one grade step (e.g., “B”

6 to “B-”). Similarly, another half step grade reduction will occur after missing more than three periods. No credit and a grade of “F” will be given after a student misses more than four class sessions. Failure to attend class will not constitute withdrawal. Tuition will not be refunded and grades will be recorded as “F” for a student who stops attending class without going through the formal withdrawal process.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Attendance Attend all class sessions. Regular and punctual attendance is an important part of the learning process. The effect of class attendance on the final course grade will be in accordance with the statement on Class Attendance above. Accordingly, for each absence more than one full, regularly scheduled class session, the student’s final point tally will be reduced by 50 points (which is equivalent to the reduction of one grade step). More than four (4) absences will result in a final grade of “F” for the course, regardless of the reason.

2. Reading of the required textbooks It is expected that you will read all of the required textbooks. You will be asked to give an account for your reading. This will affect your final grade. You will be asked to write brief reports on your completed reading. 3. Midterm and Final exams 4. Nightly “Take Aways” are required - The professors will explain this requirement. 5. Final Paper - The professors will explain this requirement. 6. Class Participation - we expect each student to be actively, verbally, positively engaged in the class.

7 COURSE EVALUATION Attendance 10% Reading Report 30% Class Participation 10% Mid-term Exam 15% Final Exam 15% Nightly “Take Aways” 10% Final Paper 10%

The final grade will be determined on the basis of a 1,000-point system, which will convert to a letter grade according to the following scale:

A+ 971-1000 A 930-970 A- 900-929 B+ 870-899 B 830-869 B- 800-829 C+ 770-799 C 730-769 C- 700-729 D+ 670-699 D 630-669 D- 600-629

8 F Under 600

A NOTE ABOUT GRADES Some have come to the Anaheim District Ministry Training Courses assuming that they will make an automatic “A” for participating in the course. Or some assume that they should get an “A” because they are a busy, “good Christian.” Let us express a word of caution here: the requirements of this course are based upon college level expectations. As to grades, let me remind you that “C” is considered average. That is where everyone in class begins. If you submit work that is above or below average, your grade will reflect it. Perhaps the following descriptions or expectations will help you to understand what each letter grade actually represents: Students receiving a grade of "D" will demonstrate the following performance in their work: Demonstrates a quality and quantity of work in and out of class that is below average and barely acceptable. Example: "D" work is passing by a slim margin but would usually result in an academic probation status and possibly a requirement for the course to be retaken. Students receiving a grade of "C" will demonstrate the following performance in their work: Demonstrates a quality and quantity of work in and out of class that is generally acceptable and/or of an "average" nature. Generally accomplishes only the nominal requirements of the program and displays nominal initiative. Example: "C" work represents average work for the students in a program or class - this is only the average expected performance level of a student. A student receiving a "C" has generally met the requirements, including deadlines of the course. The work of a "C" student would not

9 generally be used as a positive example of expectations for other students. Students receiving a grade of "B" will demonstrate the following performance in their work: Demonstrates a consistently good and above average comprehension of the subject matter. Accomplishes all requirements outlined in the course and this syllabus. Displays above average initiative. Communicates orally and in writing at an above average level. Has a good understanding of all basic concepts. Example: "B" work represents above average work for the student. A student receiving a "B" has met all requirements and exceeded some requirements, including deadlines, of the course. A "B" grade should be considered a good grade. The "B" student must be a student whose work we would be willing to exhibit. Students receiving a grade of "A" will demonstrate the following performance in their work: Clearly stands out as excellent performance. Performs "A" work in each of the areas listed above. Work is consistently of a superior nature and represents performance that would normally be considered excellent in a working environment. Example: "A" work should be of such a nature that it could be put on reserve for all students to review and emulate. Of course, there is “no one way” that we evaluate this. This is the reason why we have tried to have various types of assignments (reading assignments, papers, and examinations) in order to have a broader perspective upon your overall comprehension of the material. We will do everything we can to help you know how to improve, but don’t be disappointed if an “A” is beyond your grasp. Remember: the key to learning is in the journey and not the end result or the final grade.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS In recent times, colleges and universities are being confronted more and more with the issue of academic integrity within student course work. For this reason, the following reminder is in order: All work submitted 10 by a student must represent the student’s original endeavor. Where outside sources are used as references, work submitted by the student should identify the source and make clear the extent to which the source has been used. Any student who violates this will receive no credit for the assignment and possibly a failing grade for the course. Plus, it is very likely that you will have an appointment with our District Superintendent! That would be an uncomfortable conversation you don’t want to have.

COURSE CALENDAR We will meet from 6 PM — 10 PM on Thursday nights at the District Office. We will meet: Class #1 — Sept. 5, 2019 Class #2 — Sept. 12, 2019 Class #3 — Sept. 19, 2019 Class #4 — Sept. 26, 2019 Class #5 — Oct. 3, 2019 Class #6 — Oct. 10, 2019 NO CLASS ON OCT. 17, 2019 Class #7 — Oct. 24, 2019

11 NO CLASS ON HALLOWEEN OCT. 31, 2019 Class #8 — Nov. 7, 2019 Class #9 — Nov. 14, 2019 Class #10 — Nov. 21, 2019

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