School of Ministry Final Exam Review

Question-and-answer flashcards covering core doctrines, ministry frameworks, leadership patterns, and scenario decisions from the Presence Church School of Ministry Final Exam.

Which sequence best represents the Anatomy of the Call?

Encounter $\rightarrow$ Excuse $\rightarrow$ Endurance $\rightarrow$ Entrustment

What key principle does the relational weight of ministry emphasize?

God entrusts leaders with people, and people must be cared for well.

Which is one of the three primary areas connected to the ethical weight of ministry?

Morality

How is the soul defined in the School of Ministry notes?

A filter through which experiences, responsibilities, and revelation are interpreted.

Which three conditions are discussed as potentially contaminating the soul's filter?

Hidden offense, quiet comparison, and spiritual drift.

What are the three steps in the Spiritual MRI framework?

Moment $\rightarrow$ Reflect $\rightarrow$ Invite

How is character best described?

The pattern of choices that reveals what you truly believe.

What does integrity primarily speak to?

Alignment between truth and behavior.

What is credibility?

Trust developed when character and integrity are proven over time.

What is the correct order of the Five Pillars of the Gospel?

Creation $\rightarrow$ Fall $\rightarrow$ Incarnation $\rightarrow$ Substitution $\rightarrow$ Resurrection

What does the doctrine of the incarnation teach about Jesus?

He is fully God and fully man.

What does substitution mean within the Gospel framework?

Jesus took our place, bearing sin and judgment so we could receive righteousness and life.

In the Gospel Made Simple framework, what does Decision refer to primarily?

Repentance and faith in response to Jesus.

Where does a person who states, "I am a good person, so I don't really see why I need salvation," fall in the Gospel Journey framework?

Unaware

What is the appropriate role when someone is convicted but does not understand what to do next?

Clarify

Which elementary doctrine is explicitly listed in Hebrews 6?

Laying on of hands

According to the doctrine of Scripture, what is the ultimate authority for Christian faith and ministry?

Scripture

What does justification refer to?

Being declared righteous through faith.

What does sanctification refer to?

The ongoing process of becoming holy and more like Christ.

What does hermeneutics primarily deal with?

Interpreting Scripture correctly.

What does homiletics primarily deal with?

Preparing and communicating sermons.

Which statement best describes exegesis?

Drawing the intended meaning out of a biblical passage.

Which preaching style begins with a particular subject and gathers relevant biblical texts?

Topical

What is the Big Idea of a sermon?

The one clear central truth the sermon communicates.

If a leader becomes critical and privately questions a peer who received recognition, which leadership pattern should be examined first?

Cain

Which pattern describes a minister who compromises convictions to retain a high-visibility opportunity?

Balaam

What is the primary concern when a leader gathers agreement from others regarding a disagreement with a pastor before seeking private clarity?

They are gathering agreement before seeking clarity and may be creating division.

What is the healthiest first posture when a church member shares frustration about another leader?

Listen, ask questions, remain neutral, and move the person toward healthy resolution.

What is the healthiest response when you disagree with a senior leadership decision affecting your ministry area?

Gather information, request a private conversation, bring perspective and possible solutions, and listen.

What is the complete leadership progression starting from Inner Life?

Inner Life $\rightarrow$ Character $\rightarrow$ Integrity $\rightarrow$ Credibility

What are the five steps in the Gospel Made Simple framework?

Design $\rightarrow$ Damage $\rightarrow$ Deliverance $\rightarrow$ Decision $\rightarrow$ Direction

What is the complete progression of the Gospel Journey?

Unaware $\rightarrow$ Wounded $\rightarrow$ Convicted $\rightarrow$ Ready $\rightarrow$ Testing $\rightarrow$ Growing

What are the five roles in the ministry-response framework?

Plant $\rightarrow$ Water $\rightarrow$ Clarify $\rightarrow$ Guide $\rightarrow$ Invite

What are the three steps in the biblical-study process?

Observation $\rightarrow$ Interpretation $\rightarrow$ Application

What is the complete progression in the trust-development framework?

Grace $\rightarrow$ Gift $\rightarrow$ Fruit $\rightarrow$ Testing $\rightarrow$ Trust

What specific area of ministry or relationships does each negative biblical pattern threaten (Cain, Balaam, Korah)?

Cain threatens Brotherhood, Balaam threatens Integrity, and Korah threatens Godly order.

What are the four steps in the pastoral-care framework?

Carry $\rightarrow$ Counsel $\rightarrow$ Refer $\rightarrow$ Report

What are the five steps in the pastoral-crisis process?

Assess $\rightarrow$ Listen $\rightarrow$ Stabilize $\rightarrow$ Involve $\rightarrow$ Follow Up

What is the complete sequence of the ministry-building flow?

Burden $\rightarrow$ Vision $\rightarrow$ Plan $\rightarrow$ People $\rightarrow$ Execution $\rightarrow$ First Win $\rightarrow$ Follow-up

What three elements must every major ministry responsibility possess?

Name + Task + Deadline