Course Syllabus
Reviving a Baptist Church 101

Welcome to REV-101 Reviving a Baptist Church 101: Structural Changes Necessary for Revival. I'm so excited to have you on board as we discuss the deeper issues preventing Baptist churches from reviving, issues no one else wants to talk about.

In this course we'll help you understand revival and the foundational things preventing it from coming to fruition in most Baptist churches (like leadership, member conduct, and polity).

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: REV-101 Reviving a Baptist Church 101: Structural Changes Necessary for Revival

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 role of pastoral leadership in the decline of Baptist churches
  • Truth filtering and its influence on Baptist decline and revitalization
  • The multifaceted sins of seniors in Baptist churches
  • The proper authority structure in the church per the New Testament
  • Current Baptist polity and its negative consequences
  • A biblical understanding of elders and deacons, including roles and qualifications

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: Understanding Revival

  • Failed leadership and kingdom decline
  • Failed leadership and Baptist decline
  • Truth filtering impact on revitalization
  • Destroying idols and Baptist renewal
  • Module 1 Learning Assessment

Module 2: Correcting the Sins of Seniors

  • Senior sins and revival
  • Senior sins: a focus on minutia
  • Senior sins and a shallow faith
  • The drivers of shallow faith
  • Seniors and the lust for power
  • Module 2 Learning Assessment

Module 3: Aligning Church Structure with New Testament Teaching

  • The true source of authority in the church
  • Church polity: definition and importance
  • The two internal threats to the church
  • Baptist polity and its consequences
  • Biblical polity and its benefits
  • Module 3 Learning Assessment

Module 4: Implementing Biblical Elders and Deacons

  • Origin, authority, and qualifications of deacons
  • Terms for elder and the difference between elder and apostle
  • The number of elders
  • The authority and qualifications of elders
  • The potential abuse of power by elders
  • Module 4 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

When 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!