Doctrine Into Life:

How Theology Can Shape Ministry
In the Local Congregation

Doctrine Into Life is a course for pastors enrolled in a Doctor of Ministry program at Reformed Seminary. The notes on this website, though, might be helpful for anyone interested in why theology matters to the life of the church. 
My sermon series on the Apostle’s Creed was foundational preparation for teaching the course.  Those sermons are all available under the Resources section of the FPC website.  The power points for those sermons are here. The material in this “web section” is rather eclectic.  It explores the sources of the Creed, the teachings of John Calvin on union with Christ, the theological vision of George Herbert, and a number of the Biblical images that run throughout the pages of Scripture by which the whole story of our redemption may be told. 
Have a look around!

Gerrit Scott Dawson
Senior Pastor
First Presbyterian Church

Daily Schedule

Exercises
    Herbert Prayer Before Sermon
    Exercise on Seeing It Through

Presentations
    2 Presentation Apostle's Creed (1)
    3 Presentation Identifying with Christ (2)
    4 Presentation Doctrine in the Church
    Sept 19 Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
    Images of Salvation
    Descended Into Hell 
    Sept 26 Decended into Hell
    Oct 3 Third Day Lives
    3rd Day Christians Power Point (1)
    Oct 17 The Joy of Judgment
    J Day Christians Power Point (3)