Communicating Effectively

Pastoral Studies

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Course Description

This course is a review of the fundamentals of English grammar, with emphasis on writing, composition, and a review of the basic principles of speaking, as well as the different kinds of speeches.

  • CIMS Credit: 2
  • Length: 8 weeks
  • Effort: 3-4 hours per week
  • Subject: Pastoral
  • Venues: DVD, Internet, Distance Learning
  • Language: English

Everything about sharing the gospel involves communication. One’s approach to communication is all important because, in a sense, the power of life and death is in our communication. The apostle Paul’s words apply to believers here perhaps more than anywhere else: “For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life” (2 Corinthians 2:15, 16, (NKJV).

Communicating Effectively is more than a book on grammar and the proper use of words. It reveals that communication also has to do with the way one dresses, his attitude, and the lifestyle he chooses. Beyond how one presents himself personally, this volume also includes many different methods of communication, including the latest technological means available. The reader will come away greatly enlightened in all areas of communication.

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to…

  1. Use the eight parts of speech correctly.
  2. Conjugate regular and irregular verbs correctly.
  3. Make subjects and verbs agree in special situations, as well as with collective nouns.
  4. Make nouns and pronouns agree.
  5. Outline reports, sermons, speeches, and any other documents.
  6. Use punctuation correctly.
  7. Write a composition correctly, including good opening and closing paragraphs.
  8. Utilize the various forms of media communication.
  9. Know and use the basic principles of public speaking.
  10. Know how to present oneself in a public speaking arena.
  1. Introduction to Communicating Effectively
  2. Introduction to Grammar: Part 1
  3. Introduction to Grammar: Part 2
  4. Nouns
  5. Verbs
  6. Adjectives and Adverbs
  7. Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
  8. Conjunctions
  9. Subjects and Predicates
  10. Subjects/Verb Agreement
  11. Irregular Verbs
  12. Verb Complements
  13. Personal Pronouns
  14. Other Pronouns
  15. Noun/Pronoun Agreement
  16. Conventions of Outlining
  17. Nominals
  18. Adjectivals/Adverbials
  19. Punctuation
  20. The Written Page: Part 1
  21. The Written Page: Part 2
  22. Media Outreach
  23. Media Choices
  24. Presenting the Person
  25. Verbal Aspects of Communication
  26. The Relationship Factor: Part 1
  27. The Relationship Factor: Part 2
  28. The Relationship Factor: Part 3

Video Lesson 1: Introduction to Communicating Effectively

Your Instructors

Dr. Michael Baker

Dr. Ken Bell

Dr. Carolyn Dirksen

Tom George

Dr. Paul Walker

What We Will Cover

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total cost for the online program comes out to $2,814. The breakdown of cost is below:

Enrollment and Admission Fee:  $25 (nonrefundable)
Tuition:  $60 per CIMS credit
Study Guides:  Free PDF downloads with online enrollment
Textbooks:  $12 for 1 credit / $20 for 2 credit / $30 for 3 credit
Internet Fee:  $10 per CIMS credit

Generally, students complete within three years. However, there is not a hard restriction when you must complete all courses.

In short, yes. In our online courses, you are able to retest as many times as it takes to achieve a passing score.

Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.

Yes. Grants are available only to credentialed Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) ministers and persons in the credentialing process.

Our courses are used in the licensing process, but completing our courses alone will not make you a licensed minister in the Church of God.  Please visit cogdoe.org/ministerial-licensure for more information.

At the option of Church of God institutions of higher education, CIMS credit may be converted to credit by that institution when the student meets the entrance requirements, is accepted, and enrolls.

If you are a School of Ministry student, please be aware that when a course access is purchased, you will be given 365 days access to that course. Should you need more time, please contact us. If you have not yet applied to the School of Ministry, please click here to begin that process. Once you have filled out the necessary paper work you will be given a link on where to purchase access to the courses.

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