Eine Fallstudiezur Ausbildung Künftiger Pastorenbei Istl Schweizim Bereich Der Persönlichen Evangelisationfür Die Multiplikation Der Gläubigenin Der Lokalen Gemeinde

Abstract

This research addresses the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and the mandate to multiply from 2 Timothy 2:2 in the context of theological education. As a case study, the theological seminary ISTL Switzerland will be examined. The research question is: How must ISTL Switzerland shape the training of future pastors in personal evangelism, so that they carry it out themselves and empower and motivate others to do so? The term personal evangelistic lifestyle is introduced. Four areas are examined: (a) Expertise, (b) Perceived Urgency of Evangelism, (c) Habits and (d) Role Models. The research problem lies in the field of Practical Theology and is solved with the LIM model. This results in the structure of the research: (a) The case study is described and captured by means of a representative survey, as well as a survey of the alumni. (b) Based on literature studies, a handbook for practical implementation in theological education will be developed. The literature research is verified by means of a study of three Bible texts. (c) The case study is compared with the literature research and the Bible study. The overall objective of this research is the consistent execution of the Great Commission. The research paper serves this mission by training and educating future pastors accordingly. The scientific value lies in the study of the methodology and effectiveness of the development of the personal evangelistic lifestyle in theological education. ISTL Switzerland receives information on the effectiveness of the relevant training. A catalogue of measures and a management tool strengthen the theological seminary ISTL Switzerland with regard to the research topic. Key Terms Theological education, expertise, urgency of evangelism, habits, lifestyle, role models, leadership, Great Commission, evangelism, mission, multiplication, church, church growth, practical theology, missiology, empirical theology, quantitative empirical research, case study.

This research addresses the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and the mandate to multiply from 2 Timothy 2:2 in the context of theological education. As a case study, the theological seminary ISTL Switzerland will be examined. The research question is: How must ISTL Switzerland shape the training of future pastors in personal evangelism, so that they carry it out themselves and empower and motivate others to do so? The term personal evangelistic lifestyle is introduced. Four areas are examined: (a) Expertise, (b) Perceived Urgency of Evangelism, (c) Habits and (d) Role Models. The research problem lies in the field of Practical Theology and is solved with the LIM model. This results in the structure of the research: (a) The case study is described and captured by means of a representative survey, as well as a survey of the alumni. (b) Based on literature studies, a handbook for practical implementation in theological education will be developed. The literature research is verified by means of a study of three Bible texts. (c) The case study is compared with the literature research and the Bible study. The overall objective of this research is the consistent execution of the Great Commission. The research paper serves this mission by training and educating future pastors accordingly. The scientific value lies in the study of the methodology and effectiveness of the development of the personal evangelistic lifestyle in theological education. ISTL Switzerland receives information on the effectiveness of the relevant training. A catalogue of measures and a management tool strengthen the theological seminary ISTL Switzerland with regard to the research topic. Key Terms Theological education, expertise, urgency of evangelism, habits, lifestyle, role models, leadership, Great Commission, evangelism, mission, multiplication, church, church growth, practical theology, missiology, empirical theology, quantitative empirical research, case study.