What challenges have divided people within the ministry/organization. Utilize and cite this or any other previous module readings. Include a praise, a rebuke, and a challenge.

Assignment 6c: Unity Paper
Due Apr 2 by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload
Instructions
Write a minimum 1500-word response paper critiquing the unity within your own ministry/organization. Within the paper be sure to include the following:

What challenges have divided people within the ministry/organization. Utilize and cite this or any other previous module readings.
Include a praise, a rebuke, and a challenge. In these three areas please share why you are giving the praise, why you are giving the rebuke and why the challenge.
Offer steps that you believe should be taken in the ministry/organization to achieve unity and why these steps are important to take.
This paper must be in Turabian format; please refer to the SSM Style Guide.

Due Saturday of Week 12.

Rubric
Paper Rubric 2
Paper Rubric 2
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
40 pts
Full Marks
Content is relevant with concrete examples and sound reasoning. References cited support topic, validate facts, and are well-integrated.
36 pts
Above Average
Content is relevant, but somewhat lacks concrete examples, sound reasoning, and/or validation through cited resources.
32 pts
Average
Content is relevant, but substantially lacks concrete examples, sound reasoning, and/or validation through cited resources.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation
40 pts
Full Marks
Paper contains a clear flow of introduction, body, and conclusion. Paper presents clear message with consistent tone and appropriate formatting.
36 pts
Above Average
Paper has minor errors with flow between components or contains minor inconsistencies with message or tone.
32 pts
Average
Paper lacks clear flow between components or needs clearer language and/or formatting consistency.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
20 pts
Full Marks
Writing contains very few grammatical errors, and citations are correctly formatted.
18 pts
Above Average
Writing contains some grammatical errors that do not detract from paper, and/or resources are cited based on the assigned formatting style.
16 pts
Average
Writing contains some grammatical errors that detract from paper, and/or resources are incorrectly cited.
20 pts
Total Points: 100

Module Six Overview
Module Six includes Weeks Eleven and Twelve
Introduction
This module will explore Biblical Unity and its importance from an Old and New Testament perspective. Students will explore the thread of unity throughout the biblical text and its impact on the early church.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this module students will be able to:

Exegete, prepare and deliver a sermon or Bible study on unity from either the Old or New Testament.
Distinguish between unity, uniformity, and assimilation in their ministry context.
Process the practical steps towards unity.
Readings & Lectures
Module Six Video Introduction (Links to an external site.)
Oneness Embraced, Evans, Chapters 12 & 13
Dream With Me, Perkins, Chapters 4 & 5
A Beginners Guide to Crossing Cultures, Lane, Chapters 9, 10 & 11
Guiding Questions
Reflecting on the High-Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, what do you believe was Christs vision for the church?
In your opinion/experience, how has the local expression of church been doing in fulfilling that vision?
Deliverables
Assignment 6a: Devotional Discussion

Assignment 6b: Unity in the body of Christ Discussion

Assignment 6c: Unity Paper

Looking Ahead
Read the description for Assignment 7c: Reading Response due at the end of Week Fourteen.

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