Start a Match Conversations Practice or Ministry (1 Credit)
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Start a Match Conversations Practice or Ministry (1 CDS Module)
Professor Henry Reyenga
M'inscrire A match conversations ministry is a ministry that helps Christian singles find their life partner.
There are many different ways to run a match conversations ministry. Some ministries use online dating platforms, while others use more traditional methods, such as speed dating or singles events. Some ministries also offer pre-dating or courting counseling or other services to help couples prepare for marriage.
No matter how it is run, a match conversations ministry should be based on the principles of the Bible. It should be a ministry that honors God and that helps singles find their Kingdom partner.
Course Outcomes:
- Learn the need for match-making ministry
- Understand the role of the matchmaker minister
- Learn the "Ministry Sciences Approach" to matching.
- Learn about ministering to singles with different life situations
- Learn more about serving their clients as they use online tools and websites
- Get acquainted with more matchmaking ministry resources and share how you might use this skill course in your ministry.
- Become empowered with a course you can use for match conversations.
- Learn how you can register a Soul Center to register your matchmaking practice or ministry.
Here are some of the things that a match conversation ministry could do:
- Help singles connect with each other. This could be done through online dating platforms, speed dating events, or single events.
- Provide pre-dating or courting counseling. This could help couples prepare for dating by discussing topics such as communications styles for forming relationships, dating advice, and dating safety.
- Offer type of ministry. God brings someone into your life for a purpose. Maybe you are also a wedding officiant. Maybe you will perform their wedding ceremony.
- Be a resource for singles. This could include providing information on such networking events in the area.
Assignments
- Watch each of the videos and complete all of the readings.
- Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 45 minutes to answer 10 questions for each quiz. While taking the quiz, you may use your notes and refer to class materials. You may have one retake of the quizzes,
- Develop your Match Ministry Plan and submit it in a written format.
- Submit your written feedback through email and take the final feedback quiz.
Grading Scale
A 95-100% A- 90-94% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62% F 0-59%
Your average grade for all assignments in the class must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no course credit.
Deadline
You have 180 days to finish the course. Complete all assignments before the final deadline, or you will be automatically unenrolled, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.
Please note: This is a 1 credit skills course and does not award credit for any degree program through Christian Leaders College. This 1 credit course is a Christian Leaders Institute Credit and can be used for minister credentials and recognition with the Christian Leaders Alliance.-
See the courses you need to take to receive the Matchmaking Ministry Credentials. You can receive this credential by completing at least one of the core minister roles.
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Here are some materials you will share with your clients. Read them over and think about them in the context of your ministry planning.
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The following modules are resources for the Match Conversations Minister as they embark on conducting client conversations.
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Soul Centers are local ministry locations led by credentialed leaders of the Christian Leader Alliance. They can take many forms depending on the credentialed minister's calling. Registering your ministry as a Soul Center adds credibility and brings awareness to the work you are doing in the CL community and beyond! To learn more, check out the Soul Center Registration course or the Soul Center Website.