Course Number: EDUC 1380
Outreach Principles and Techniques in The Summit Lighthouse is a fundamental component of church and organizational growth. It can take many forms—from formal presentations for hundreds of people to small informal book study groups, heart-to-heart contact with individuals one on one, or reaching out to many seekers through the use of social media and technology.
This course will give you a solid grounding in the principles and techniques of outreach within The Summit Lighthouse, covering all aspects of outreach ranging from preparation and logistics to follow-up. It will help you to define your unique target market and teach you how to speak to the “one” no matter how many people you are addressing.
Whatever type of outreach you embrace, the key element is embodying the message of personal Christhood so that you can become a magnet for spiritual seekers through the power of the Holy Spirit.
This course has an emphasis on reading, journaling and dialoging in forums. Students will also submit short papers.
Students will be assessed on the following course assignments:
Assignment |
% of Final Grade |
Forums | 30% |
Assignments | 70% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Hours per week: Students should plan to set aside 9−10 hours per week to complete their weekly course work. This course consists of eight units and students are expected to complete one unit per week.
Textbooks: There are no required textbooks for this course.
To take this course, you must be a credit or audit student in the Summit University Online, and it must be a required or elective component of your program of study. Interested in applying to Summit University? Visit our Application Process page to apply today!
This course is typically offered during SU’s fall semester. Some courses need a minimum number of enrolled students in order to be scheduled. Some also have a maximum number of students who can take the course during a semester.
This information is subject to change without notice.