Doctoral Comprehensive Exam #2 Copy

Using information learned from BUSI 801, explain five ways a church is similar to, and yet different from, a business.

Using information learned from CMIN 801, explain three practical ways the church should respond to problems within the theology of the Emerging Church. (Clearly discuss the theological points)

Using information learned from CMIN 803, what are the five biggest challenges to the personal and spiritual wellness of someone in ministry and how would you practically respond to each?

Using information learned from COMM 701, what are the six biggest challenges facing pastors when it comes to preaching and would you address each one?

Using information learned from COMM 702, what are four threats presented by all cults and false religions and how must the church respond to each?

Using information learned from COUN 801, list three practical ways you would respond to each of the following scenarios (a total of 9 practical things you would do): 

     1) A young lady in your congregation has been raped and you are on the way to the hospital. What should you do when you arrive?

     2) A 24-year-old father of two young children has been killed in an accident. You are going to the house to see his wife and children. What would you do?

     3) A 55-year-old man/woman has just been given a diagnosis of terminal cancer and given six months to live. Their spouse and children are devastated. When you arrive at the home, what will you prioritize?

Using information learned from LEAD 801, how would you define a leader and what are five things you would do to mentor a young minister under your authority?

Using information learned from READ 701, answer the following:

Book #1:  Explain what expository apologetics as if you were speaking to someone with no knowledge of the subject. Then, using five of the Ten Commandments, address an issue with each one that is prevalent in our society and how you would biblically respond to the matter.

Book #2:  Detail five problems with progressive Christianity addressed in the book and how the Church should respond to each.

Book #3: Define the Five Stages of Hope and how you would use each stage to minister to a person in your church who is grieving following the loss of a loved one. This question is practical, so discuss it as you would face-to-face with the person grieving.