In addition to covering the readings, listen to the recorded case study entitled “Ministry with Two of a Kind” and prepare to respond to the assignment below: Tasks: In 275 words, respond to the following: Did Sam make the correct decision in choosing to leave the family to return to minister overseas? Why or Why not? Is it possible to find a good balance between family obligations and ministry obligations in this case? If so, How? How have the reading on the traditional, modern, and biblical models for marriage enhanced or challenged your understanding of marriage? Be sure to incorporate briefly aspects of at least two of the concepts listed below in your discussion: 1. Commitment, 2. Adaptability, 3. Authority, 4. Communication This is the case: Sam and Sara Johnson have been traveling together as evangelists ever since they got married in their mid-twenties. In fact, until little over 3 years ago, the couple spent most months out the year teaching the gospel in remote parts of the world. Sara’s primary role was to organize and work out details of their trips. Upon their arrival in foreign land, it was usually her responsibility to help to organize local talents and lead the singing and worship portion of services before each of the sermons, presented by Sam. Depending on the nature of the engagement and culture, Sara also conducted workshops for women and other groups in local churches or communities. The two of them were always very passionate about spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. They both understood and supported each others role in ministry. Even though they had many private discussions about what they would do when the time came for them to have children, they were not fully prepared for the extent of changes that took place once Sara became pregnant. Due to some medical complications, she had to return home to the U.S. earlier than expected, leaving husband alone to continue the traveling ministry. In 3 months, Sara discovered she was carrying twins. She also developed pregnancy-related diabetes, placing her and the babies at medical high risk. She had to come back to U.S. to get cared for. They life changed drastically, the only communication she had with husband was by cellphone, or internet, but more often, he was out of reached, leaving her to make decisions on her own. She experienced loneliness due to Sam’s absence. They kelp telling themselves that God’s grace is sufficient. Bibliography Balswick,Jack O., and Judith K. Balwick. “A Model for Biblical Marriage.” I The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home, 87-100. 4th ed. Grand Rapids, Michigan:Baker Academic,2014 Adelle M. Banks,2011, “Pastor-mothers balance pulpit and parenting. “Christian Century 128. N0.11:15.Academic Search Complete,EBSCOhost (accessed January 19th, 2016 The name of the case study is Ministry with two of a kind
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