This course begins with a theology of the church overview of the various biblical images of the church, which in turn necessitates an understanding of the historical and theological development, and adaptations of these biblical images. The course includes exercises where the student will critically reflect upon life in the church and ministry as he or she currently experiences it in light of these biblical, historical and theological principles. The goal is for the student, as a ministry leader, to become a facilitator of a biblically sound, culturally relevant, spiritually growing, reproducing, missional congregation.