VII. To Review: take this quiz of 10 multiple-choice questions based on the materials studied in Session 6.
1. In Dr. Sander’s presentation, the message of holiness is
A. an add-on to ministry in the City.
B. the essence of the message of hope to the City.
C. the Church of the Nazarene’s unique distinctive that needs to be presented to the City.
D. outdated language in an urban environment. Instead we ought to be using words like “wholistic.”
2. One of the qualities of love, mentioned in Tink’s article is
A. outrage.
B. compassion.
C. patience.
D. listening.
3. According to Em Griffith’s understanding of “False Loves,” “Christian love,” which forces one to reciprocate, is similar to that of a “rapist” and ought to be considered as
A. dangerous.
B. criminal.
C. manipulative.
D. all of these.
4. In the presentation on motivations of compassion, the secular reasons given are
A. persuasive.
B. signs of prevenient grace.
C. non-convincing.
D. convincing.
5. A Compassionate Ministry Center should be registered with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries USA/Canada and
A. should hold articles of incorporation.
B. should have stated bylaws.
C. should hold Federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
D. all of the above.
6. According to Sharpe, ministries in the City need to be informed and represent
A. prophets.
B. priests.
C. kings.
D. all of the above.
7. Which one of these responses is not one of the assumptions learned and expressed by Sharpe?
A. Most of what we need to know for effective urban ministry is being taught in our seminaries.
B. The City, by definition, includes the metropolises.
C. To engage a City successfully, we need to stand at the crossroads between the powerful and the powerless.
D. The lost and the poor are most often the same people.
8. According to Sharpe, the answers to the City’s needs are found
A. in the surrounding suburbs.
B. in the hearts of impassioned, called Christian workers.
C. in the powerful, and in government circles, if we look hard enough.
D. in the City.
9. What percentage of all city people, according to Sharpe, come to Christ through relationships?
A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
10. According to Sharpe, “we do not start with the needs of the City but rather with
A. the resources available.”
B. prayer.”
C. the signs of hope.”
D. all of the above.
Correct Answers
The answers are listed below. Please score yourself honestly. If you responded incorrectly, go back and review the material to understand the correct answer given.
- B - the essence of the message of hope to the City.
- A - outrage.
- B - criminal.
- C - non-convincing.
- D - all of the above.
- D - all of the above (pp. 242-244).
- A - “Most of what we need to know about effective urban ministry is not yet being taught in our seminaries” (p. 259).
- D - in the City (p. 258).
- A - 90% (p. 259).
- C - the signs of hope” (p. 261).
Your total score: ________
Concluding Comment: We are delighted you have chosen to walk this academic and spiritual journey with us. We hope it has further informed and impelled you towards or in urban ministry. Feel free to give us your comments and questions.
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