Week 5: Church and Business. What Have We Done (research week)

· Study Assignments:

Reading:

Business as Mission, chapters 1-3 (pages 1-110)

Viewing: None

Discussion Forum: None

Written Assignment: All assignments must be APA style, and all writing questions must be included in the research paper. Starting with this assignment, an AI gray check will be conducted on all assignments.

Research:

Please research topics on:

1. Dualism (secular and sacred). What is the definition of dualism? What is its impact on how ministry is performed?

2. The Western Mindset and the Hebrew Mindset. How are they defined? What are their origins? How does each mindset manifest itself in the “sacred” arena and in the “secular” arena?

3. Marketplace ministries in the U.S, including CBMC, Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship, Crown Financial Ministry, and another marketplace ministry of which you are aware. What is their history? What contributions have they made in the ministry arena?

Week 5: Writing Assignment

Based on your research, write a paper of 1500 – 2500 words using the APA style and format. It should be supported by at least three relevant sources and respond to the following directions or questions:

1. How has dualism influenced the Church’s past view of business? How does dualism influence your own Church community’s current view of business?

2. How has the Greek Mindset contributed to today’s Christian/Church traditions? How does the Greek Mindset influence the Church’s view of business today?

3. Compare and contrast the Greek and Hebrew Mindsets.

4. Now that you have a greater understanding of the Hebrew mindset how will it influence your view of business?

5. How successful have marketplace ministries been in advancing the Kingdom? What limits them from advancing the Kingdom even farther?