ADVANCED MERIT: CHRISTIAN SERVICE
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 1.  Explain the meaning of the following, and give a Scripture reference for each.

     a.  Grace                         Scripture  _____________________  _____:_____

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     b.  Repentance                    Scripture  _____________________  _____:_____

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     c.  Faith                         Scripture  _____________________  _____:_____

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     d.  New Birth                     Scripture  _____________________  _____:_____

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     e.  Sanctification                Scripture  _____________________  _____:_____

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 2.  Explain in detail the steps in becoming a Christian.

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 3.  Explain in detail the responsibilities you have after becoming a Christian,
     including such things as conduct, faithfulness, stewardship, and witnessing.

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 4.  Personally lead a person to Christ.  Continue to encourage the person by praying
     for and with them, reading the Bible with them, discussing their problems, etc.

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 5.  Discuss with your pastor ways in which you can be of service to God and your 
     church.  Then spend at least 15 hours engaged in Christian service.

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 6.  Make a list of the opportunities in the field of full-time Christian service.

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 7.  Interview two individuals engaged in full time Christian Service, such as a
     pastor, an evangelist, a missionary, a chaplain.  After the interview submit a 
     report including the answers to the following questions :

     a.  Date: ___/___/___    Who: __________________   Position: __________________

     1)  What Training and Education are needed?

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     2)  What opportunities are available?

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     3)  Is full-time Christian service satisfying and rewarding?

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     4)  What sacrifices are necessary?

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     5)  How did they receive their Calling?

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     b.  Date: ___/___/___    Who: __________________   Position: __________________

     1)  What Training and Education are needed?

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     2)  What opportunities are available?

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     3)  Is full-time Christian service satisfying and rewarding?

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     4)  What sacrifices are necessary?

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     5)  How did they receive their Calling?

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 8.  Interview a Layman who is active in Christian service, and discuss with them how
     a person can serve Christ and the church as a layman engaged in another vocation.

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