Chafer Theological Seminary’s Mission – “Chafer Theological Seminary exists to train students in the use of the original languages of Scripture and in doing theology based on their exegesis. We approach our mission with confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture, interpreting it naturally (literally) and, consequently, within a dispensational, free grace framework.”

“You therefore, my son [in the ministry], be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit these to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2)

/~/ Systematic Theology Context(s):

Ecclesiology

90 Definitions:

91 I. The Church as a Dispensation

92 II. The Universal Church

93 III. The Local Church

93A A. Characteristics of the Local Church

93B B. Purpose of the Local Church

93C C. Composition of the Local Church

93C1 1. Leadership:

93C1A a. Terminology: Elder, Bishop, Pastor–Teacher

93C1B b. Office vs. Gift

93C1C c. Qualifications and Preparation

93C1C1 (1) Preparation in Local Church

93C1C2 (2) Preparation in a Seminary Environment

Crisis in Pastoral Leadership – by Dr. Robert L. Dean

93C1D d. Responsibilities

93C1E e. Relationship to Congregation

93C1F f. Handling the Loss of the Congregation’s Leader

93C2 2. Congregation

93C3 3. Deacons

93D D. Authority In and Among the Local Churches

93E E. Church Government

93F F. Church Discipline

93G G. Local Church Function

93H H. Denominationalism

94 IV. The CHRISTIAN Way of Life

95 V. Church History

96 VI. Missions

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Chafer Theological Seminary Journal Articles:

The High Road, by Dr. George Meisinger