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About this course

This course explores the church as God intended it, its purpose, calling, and role in our world. You will gain a biblical and realistic vision of the church, uncover its history and cultural impact, and learn how it serves as a counter-cultural community called to embody Jesus’ values. Through practical teaching on relational discipleship, you will discover why making disciples goes beyond sharing knowledge, focusing on transformation, healthy relationships, and lasting impact. Join us to deepen your understanding of the church, its mission, and how to live out its calling in today’s world. 

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 39 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

    1. Welcome to The Church's Purpose, History, and Calling Free preview
    2. Course Overview Free preview
  2. 2

    Topic 1: God's Vision for the Church

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      Introduction

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      Video: God's Strategy of Election

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      Video: What is the Local Church?

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      Video: Kingdom and Church

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      Read & Reflect

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      Quiz

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    Topic 2: The Church Down Through History - the Good and the Bad

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      Introduction

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      Video: The Church Down Through History

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      Video: Christendom - Part 1

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      Video: The Genesis of Human Rights

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      Video: Christendom - Part 2

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      Video: The Enlightenment

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      Video: Post-Christendom

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      Read & Reflect

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      Quiz

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    Topic 3: The Church's Calling to Be

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      Introduction

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      Video: The Church as a Worshipping Community - Part 1

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      Video: The Church as a Worshipping Community - Part 2

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      Video: The Church as a Worshipping Community - Part 3

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      Video: The Church as Servant Community - Part 1

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      Video: The Church as Servant Community - Part 2

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      Video: The Church as Servant Community - Part 3

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      Read & Reflect

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      Quiz

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    Topic 4: Making Disciple of Jesus - Why, What, and How?

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      Introduction

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      Video: Why and How did Jesus make Disciples? - Part 1

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      Video: Sherlock Holmes Game of Shadows Chess Scene

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      Video: Why and How did Jesus make Disciples? - Part 2

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      Video: Jesus' Method for Making Disciples

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      Video: The Core Components of Making Disciples - Part 1

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      Video: The Core Components of Making Disciples - Part 2

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      Video: Practical Guide to Making Disciples

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      Additional Video: How NOT To Make Disciples - Francis Chan

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      Read & Reflect

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      Quiz

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    What's Next?

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      Congratulations!

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      Course Feedback

Meet the Presenter: Adam Dodds

Adam is originally from England and is currently the Teaching Pastor at Nexus Church, Brisbane. He holds two Master’s degrees in theology from the University of St Andrews and Princeton Theological Seminary, a PhD in theology from the University of Otago, and a Master’s in Islamic Studies from Melbourne School of Theology. He pastored Elim Church in Dunedin for over a decade and has taught theology, ethics, and leadership at multiple institutions in New Zealand and internationally. Adam speaks widely on discipleship, apologetics, the Gospel’s engagement with culture, and Christian-Islamic relations. His research interests include theology, missiology, spiritual formation, and interfaith engagement. He is a member of the Interculturality, Interfaith and Mission, and Theology and Society research clusters.

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