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In the context of altar ministry, what does 'reaping spiritual fruit' primarily refer to?
In the context of altar ministry, what does 'reaping spiritual fruit' primarily refer to?
- Witnessing individuals responding to the message and acting on their faith. (correct)
- Organizing community events to attract new members to the church.
- Gathering financial offerings for the church.
- Distributing food and resources to the needy in the community.
Why is it important for an altar counselor to understand the plan of salvation even after a counselee has shown strong emotions like crying?
Why is it important for an altar counselor to understand the plan of salvation even after a counselee has shown strong emotions like crying?
- To encourage the counselee to immediately start volunteering at the church.
- To confirm the counselee comprehends the gospel and has repented appropriately. (correct)
- To ensure the counselee donates enough money to the church.
- To verify the counselee's emotional display is genuine.
What is the primary role of an altar counselor immediately after an altar call is made?
What is the primary role of an altar counselor immediately after an altar call is made?
- Provide individual prayer and support to those who respond. (correct)
- Direct people to the appropriate church programs.
- Record the number of people who came forward.
- Evaluate the sincerity of those responding.
In what situations would it be most appropriate for an altar counselor to seek assistance from the pastoral staff?
In what situations would it be most appropriate for an altar counselor to seek assistance from the pastoral staff?
What does the text suggest about the practice of men counseling women and vice versa during altar calls?
What does the text suggest about the practice of men counseling women and vice versa during altar calls?
How should an altar counselor initially respond to someone who is expressing strong emotions during an altar call?
How should an altar counselor initially respond to someone who is expressing strong emotions during an altar call?
What is the significance of altar workers cooperating with the pastoral staff, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of altar workers cooperating with the pastoral staff, as mentioned in the text?
Why is personal hygiene emphasized for altar counselors, according to the provided text?
Why is personal hygiene emphasized for altar counselors, according to the provided text?
What does 'Commitment' generally refer to within the context of altar calls?
What does 'Commitment' generally refer to within the context of altar calls?
What is the ultimate goal of training altar counselors, as suggested in the text?
What is the ultimate goal of training altar counselors, as suggested in the text?
How should an altar counselor respond to a counselee who shares they are planning to have an abortion?
How should an altar counselor respond to a counselee who shares they are planning to have an abortion?
What does 'Deliverance' primarily address in the context of altar calls?
What does 'Deliverance' primarily address in the context of altar calls?
What should an altar counselor do if a person’s emotional display becomes 'out of order' during an altar call?
What should an altar counselor do if a person’s emotional display becomes 'out of order' during an altar call?
What is the significance of 'sowing' and 'reaping' in the context of a minister sharing God's Word?
What is the significance of 'sowing' and 'reaping' in the context of a minister sharing God's Word?
What is the first action an altar counselor should take when an altar call is made?
What is the first action an altar counselor should take when an altar call is made?
Why does the guide emphasize the importance of altar counselors approaching people carefully?
Why does the guide emphasize the importance of altar counselors approaching people carefully?
In the context of 'Types of Altar Calls', what does 'Healing' specifically refer to?
In the context of 'Types of Altar Calls', what does 'Healing' specifically refer to?
What is the intended outcome of an appeal for salvation during an altar call?
What is the intended outcome of an appeal for salvation during an altar call?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Baptism of the Holy Spirit' altar call?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Baptism of the Holy Spirit' altar call?
How can an altar counselor ensure they are assisting the right person during an altar call?
How can an altar counselor ensure they are assisting the right person during an altar call?
Flashcards
Salvation (Altar Call)
Salvation (Altar Call)
A call for individuals to repent of their sins and be born again.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
A call for those who desire to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Commitment (Altar Call)
Commitment (Altar Call)
General calls for those who want to recommit their lives or seek a deeper walk with God.
Healing (Altar Call)
Healing (Altar Call)
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Deliverance (Altar Call)
Deliverance (Altar Call)
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Altar Counselor's Role
Altar Counselor's Role
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Counselee
Counselee
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Counseling Gender Guidelines
Counseling Gender Guidelines
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Handling Emotional Responses
Handling Emotional Responses
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Referring Serious Problems
Referring Serious Problems
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Study Notes
- Being an altar counselor provides a rewarding spiritual experience.
- Altar counselors help to reap spiritual fruit for the Kingdom of God.
- Ministers sow God's Word and altar counselors help those that respond to the altar call.
- Altar counselors assist the minister in reaping spiritual fruit from those who have acted upon the Word of God.
Types of Altar Calls
- Salvation: Addresses those needing to repent and be born again.
- Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Addresses those wanting to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
- Commitment: Includes general calls to recommit lives, seek a deeper walk with Jesus Christ, and missionary appeals.
- Healing: Appeals to those needing physical, mental, or emotional healing.
- Deliverance: Addresses those needing freedom from addiction, depression, fear, anger, bitterness, works of the flesh, and demonic influences.
The Altar Counselor's Role
- Altar counselors pray individually with those responding to the call.
- Counselors help people who have responded to the call and minister to them.
- The training prepares counselors to be effective and to work with the pastoral staff.
General Guidelines
- The manual refers to you as a counselor and the individual responding as a counselee.
- Be ready to move when people start responding to the altar call.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to the right person to minister to.
- Men should counsel men, and women should counsel women, unless directed otherwise by the Holy Spirit.
- Exceptions include counseling relatives, team ministry, and couples praying together.
- If a person responds emotionally (crying), do not interrupt unless it becomes disruptive.
- Emotion is a sign of God dealing with someone, so pray quietly alongside them.
- After emotions subside, talk with the counselee, and follow up with ministry, even after strong emotions.
- Ensure the counselee understands repentance and the plan of salvation after showing "godly sorrow".
- Refer serious problems to the pastoral staff like suicidal thoughts, abortion plans, or potential home break-ups
- Seek help from the pastoral staff if you face an unfamiliar counseling problem.
- Maintain personal hygiene, carry breath mints or spray, and use it as the minister concludes the message.
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