Course Description
This course was created for
ministers and those who are preparing themselves to
be ministers and leaders in the Church. It contains
complete instructions for organizing a Church, along
with methods and suggestions for the administration of
Church affairs.
Illustrative constitution
and by-laws are included, together with a complete ritual
for special Church services. Preparation of the lecture
or sermon is discussed with suggested methods for presentation.
One lesson is devoted to public relations, including
how to bring the new Church to the attention of the
public and the relationship that a Church should have
with the community.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1 Introduction to the Church of Divine Metaphysics
Lesson 2 The Purpose of the Church
Lesson 3 Organizing a Branch Church
Lesson 4 By-Laws for the Branch Church
Lesson 5 The Question of Incorporation
Lesson 6 The Ritual
Lesson 7 The Ritual (continued)
Lesson 8 Principles of Church Administration
Lesson 9 The Subject to be Discussed and the Title
Lesson 10 Lecture Introduction and Outline
Lesson 11 The Lecture
Lesson 12 Preparation of the Lecture
Lesson 13 Speaking Technique
Lesson 14 Public Relations
Lesson 15 Conclusion
Examination Questions
Course originally prepared by: Dr Ruth
M Hurley & Dr Eric Daenaecke
Course revised by: Dr Joseph A. Garduno
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