Course Syllabus
Informative Voting

Welcome to POL-102 Informative Voting: A Biblical Alternative to Congregational Voting. I'm so happy you've joined me. This is a powerful and important course for the future of Baptist churches.

In this course we will talk about how we can change voting in Baptist churches to reduce the conflict it causes, increase communication and consensus building, and put the authority back into the hands of those to whom the Bible gives it, biblical elders and pastors.

In this section, I want to give you a thumbnail of what is covered in the course itself, how it is set up, and how to get help if you need it.

OVERVIEW

Course details

Course name: POL-102 Informative Voting: A Biblical Alternative to Congregational Voting

Instructor: Dr. Wes Moore

Method of delivery: This course is asynchronous, meaning you complete it on whatever schedule is best for you. All the content is available on demand, so you can access it at any time.

Grading: To pass the course, you must score 90% or better on each Learning Assessment, including the Final Learning Assessment. You can take them as many times as you need, and there is no time limit.

Getting help: If you have any questions along the way, or run into any problems, please email us.
INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Wes Moore

I am an author, teacher, and founder of Prophet Scholar Academy. I am passionate about preparing men of God to change the church and culture through the power of the Bible.
CERTIFICATION

Become certified to revitalize a Baptist church

This course is part of a comprehensive certification program called the Certified Baptist Revitalization Specialist (CBRS). This program prepares men to assist churches, pastors, and denominations in addressing the biblical causes of church decline, thereby making genuine revival possible.

If you are interested in learning more, visit the CBRS Program page.

OFFERINGS

What you will learn

  • The danger of business meetings as revealed in Acts 8
  • What Hebrews 13 and Acts 6 teach about final authority in churches
  • The weaknesses of congregational voting
  • An overview of the Informative Voting process
  • Questions about and benefits of Informative Voting 
  • Implementation recommendations for Informative Voting

content

Course components

Lecture videos

These are pre-recorded 5-15 minutes videos on topics related to the course. Most courses have videos for nearly every topic, and transcripts are available for each one. 

Articles

Sometimes lecture videos will be complemented by written articles on key subjects. These may appear in text form within the platform itself, as pdfs to download, or as links to websites.

Learning exercises

These are learning games used to help you remember the course content and prepare you for the Learning Assessments (next item). They are not graded. Generally, every lecture or article will have at least one learning exercise. 

Learning assessments

These are the graded portions of the course. They contain standard multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. There is one Learning Assessment per module and one Final Learning Assessment for the entire course.

You must earn a 90% or better to pass each of them. Don't worry, though. If you participate in all the Learning Exercises, you will know most of the answers by heart (all assessment questions come from the exercises), and you will pass these easily.

Additional resources

Many modules provide additional material to help you in learning the course content or using it in ministry. These sections are not graded. 
COURSE SUMMARY

Course flow & schedule

Module 1: The New Testament & Congregational Power

  • Acts 8 and the danger of business meetings
  • What Hebrews 13 teaches about the final say in the church
  • What Acts 6 teaches about the final say in the church
  • Why the apostles did not allow a vote
  • The weaknesses of congregational voting
  • Module 1 Learning Assessment

Module 2: An Overview of Informative Voting

  • An overview of the Informative Voting process
  • Questions about and benefits of Informative Voting
  • Does Informative Voting give pastors too much power?
  • Implementation recommendations
  • Informative Voting checklist and other resources
  • Module 2 Learning Assessment

Final Learning Assessment

Final course exam covering all modules
NEXT STEPS

What to do now

1. Follow the course navigation menu

All items included in the course are in the course navigation menu.

2. Work through course items in order

Start at the top and work your way down. Don't skip anything.

3. Once a task is completed, go to the next

Once everything is completed, you're all done.

4. Keep learning

If you are ever unsure about what to do next feel free to send us an email!