George Patterson
Obedience-Oriented Education, Part 1
INTRODUCTION Obedience-oriented education, as developed in Honduras, grew out of a “TEEE” program, which grew out of a TEE program, which grew out of a TE program. Let us explain these E’s. TE program means Theological Education, usually in a resident seminary or Bible institute. TEE provides Theological Education by Extension. TEEE means Theological Education…
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II. TEACHERS MUST MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH PASTORS IN THE FIELD Ephesians 1:17-23 gives us insight into the divine process of theological education: God Himself gives His people (the members of the local church in Ephesus) a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Him and His program. The teacher must help his student-worker to participate…
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IV. WE MUST PERMIT SPONTANEOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH Mark 4:16-19 illustrates how churches take root, grow and develop their different ministries spontaneously, with a minimum of control on the part of the workers responsible. We recognize the Lord Jesus Christ’s supreme authority over all churches and theological institution. Where he reigns the Church develops…
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V. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MUST BE REALISTIC The Lord pronounced His Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 in urgent, authoritative military terms: “All authority is given me… go therefore and make disciples…” It leaves no room for excuses; it demands simple, direct obedience. We should establish realistic objectives for mobilizing obedient disciples from the very beginning of…
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VII. WE MUST HOLD PRACTICAL WORK CLASSES The theological institution, resident or extension, formal or informal, must deal regularly with the student’s practical work. The pastoral student must continually orient himself in sessions which deal with his reports and plans. His teacher supervises his activities and enables him to apply everything he learns. Everything taught…
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