This syllabus is intended to give the student a general idea of the content, format, and textbooks
used for this class. The professor will submit a full syllabus at the beginning of the class which will contain a
course schedule and the instructor’s information.
Mission Statement
The mission of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission
and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries.
Pastoral Ministries Division Mission Statement
To prepare leaders by the development of the skills necessary for performing pastoral ministries, primarily
within the context of the Church, and to assist churches, organizations, and individuals through the gifts and
skills of Division members.
Core Value Focus
The purpose of this course is to carry out the mission of NOBTS as is reflected through the core values and the
core competencies in the following areas:
1. Spiritual Vitality - Evangelism is a part of the spiritual vitality for the individual Christian and for the
church body as a whole.
2. Mission Focus - Carrying out of the Great Commission is consistent with the value of mission focus.
3. Characteristic Excellence and Servant Leadership - Each evangelistic effort needs to be carried out with
excellence and in a manner consistent with the servant leadership model of Jesus. _____ is the
core value focus for the current academic year.
4. Doctrinal Integrity – Evangelistic ministry of the local church must be grounded on the solid Biblical
doctrine.