How does the minister’s authentic calling enable an authentic flow of ministry? Share your personal story of your own calling into ministry. You may write this down, or add it via a link to a voice recording.  (Score out of 5)

Tell us about a sermon you remember. What was it about? What was the "take-home" or application? Can you recall the Scripture references? Was there an interesting illustration or story? Why do you think you remember this sermon?  

Each of you has a history of attending church from some point in your lives. Please tell each other about your faith tradition and services that are held at your church(es) (5%) Have you always gone to the church you attend now? If not, explain the different churches you have attended and the variation in worship style, music, beliefs, etc. What style of worship and services are held? What other services are held at your church? Describe a typical church service order, from the beginning to the end. Bonus 5% for interacting with at least 2 other posts: Feel free to ask each other questions about their response (5%)

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Discussion 4: Given a clearly defined set of challenges in a community, give examples of how a faith community could respond in a way that will confirm its understanding of its missional calling. Choose any one of the examples listed hereafter and discuss. Ensure that your response will focus on building bridges to overcome the challenges. Read what your peers write. You will vote for the idea you found most insightful. - Adolescent pregnancy - Access to clean drinking water - Child abuse and neglect - Crime - Domestic violence - Drug use - Pollution - Lack of funding for schools and services - Ethnic conflict - HIV/ AIDS - Inadequate emergency services - Inequality - Lack of affordable housing - Poverty - Racism and police brutality Grading Guide: Each learner is awarded 3 points for their own discussion and 2 points for interaction, dialogue or voting on another learner’s post. A bonus point is awarded to any learner who got a vote (6 points total)