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Selle San Marco Concor Saddle
The Selle San Marco Concor is a saddle design that's been around for a long time. As such, it has a loyal following among those who've fallen in love with (or become addicted to) it's curvy shape. Selle San Marco claims that no words can express the feeling of riding on their Concor Saddle.The ...read more
Prologo Scratch Pro TS Saddle
The Scratch Pro Ti Solid saddle from Prologo is not a name that rolls off the tongue. It probably sounds better in Italian. And you should be grateful that Prologo hasn't chosen to cram all of this saddle's attributes into one moniker, but we'll catalog the most important ones here, so you ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Monolink Team Edition Saddle
This Selle Italia SLR Monolink Flow Team Edition Saddle has the characteristic White and Red Team logos that their sponsored riders always use. Aside from the color, what differentiates it from the standard SLR Flow saddle are the carbon fiber Monolink rails. Rather than having a side-by-side pair ...read more
Fi'zi:k Vitesse HP Women's Saddle
The Fizik Vitesse HP Wingflex Women's saddle is neither too stiff nor too soft. Based on the feedback we get, it's perhaps just right. The carbon reinforced nylon shell gives in the right places. It's not freakishly light, but it's not heavy either. The top is pretty flat, though with regular ...read more
Fi'zi:k Kurve Chameleon Saddle
In its continuing effort to create the world's most comfortable high-performance saddles, the design team at Fizik went back to the drawing board. The result is the KURVE, a new line of saddles featuring innovations that bring increased comfort and customization to the Fizik saddle family. ...read more
Prologo Nago Evo Plus Ti 1.4 Saddle
The Prologo family of saddles is carefully divided into three essential subsets: the best-selling Scratch with a rounded saddle shape, the C.One/Zero with a flat shape, and then a semi-rounded hybrid of the two -- the Nago Evo line, favored by U.S. Cyclocross National Champion Tim Johnson. This ...read more
Fi'zi:k Kurve Snake Saddle
As cyclists, all of us have been forced at one time or another to choose between performance and comfort. If you were one of the early adopters of aluminum framesets, you especially know what we mean. Thanks to an innovative design that combines comfort and tuneability, the Fizik KURVE Snake ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Team Edition Saddle
Did you know that Selle Italia sponsors 20 teams in the Pro Tour and Pro Continental ranks? Hands down, the SLR is the saddle of choice for many of the riders on those teams. Why? It's perhaps the ultimate meeting ground of breathtaking lightness and comfort. And for those sponsored teams, Selle ...read more
Selle Italia SLR XC Saddle
Let's face it, every gram counts, even on mountain bikes. And maybe static weight isn't as important as rotating weight when it comes down to realizing the benefits of shaving those grams. But what if you could save serious weight and make your bike more comfortable at the same time? If you like ...read more
Prologo Nago Evo TS Saddle
While you can get a lighter saddle from Prologo, such as the 155g, carbon railed Nago Evo Nack, there are two good reasons to instead consider the Prologo Nago Evo Ti Solid Saddle. First, its solid titanium rails will make more sense than carbon for some riders who are either more powerful or who ...read more
Fi'zi:k Aliante Carbon K:IUM Saddle
In every critical respect the k:ium-railed version of the Aliante is identical to its braided carbon brother: It's built with Fizik's patented Twin Flex shell. The exterior shell is a 35g multidirectional carbon fiber shell that surrounds a 15g bi-directional carbon and Kevlar weave interior ...read more
Fi'zi:k Gobi XM Braided Carbon Saddle
The Fizik Gobi XM Braided Carbon Saddle is one of our favorite saddles -- it adapts technology from the Fizik Arione road saddle for use on a mountain bike. And we've always considered it to be a dirt friendly cross between the Arione and Aliante saddles with regards to shape. It features a ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Saddle
The SLR saddle range from Selle Italia blends ethereal lightness with a semi-flat shape and just enough padding to please seasoned riders. They're some of our most popular saddles ever. The SLR Kit Carbonio Saddle is their second lightest saddle, and compared to the SLR C64 that bests it, the fact ...read more
Fi'zi:k Vesta K:IUM Women's Saddle
The Vesta K:ium Women's Saddle shares the same carbon reinforced nylon WingFlex shell as the Fizik Vitesse saddle. The Vitesse is a perennial favorite amongst women cyclists. The WingFlex is a popular feature on much of the Fizik line because it allows your legs and rear end to customize the ...read more
Selle Italia SL Kit Carbonio Saddle
In the spectrum of saddles offered by Selle Italia, the SL fits in nicely near the wildly popular SLR in terms of lightness and style of fit. However this SL Kit Carbonio Saddle is a bit wider, at 143mm. In fact, it's wider than both the Flite and SLR models. This makes it great if you have wider ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione CX K:IUM Saddle
The Arione WingFlex CX K:ium is built with the essential trait of the standard Arione: WingFlex technology. If you look at the rearward wings of the Arione CX K:ium, you'll see that they flex to allow for free thigh movement. Your thighs won't get pinched by the saddle wings with the downward ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Tri Gel Saddle
With all of the SLR saddles from Selle Italia getting a slight facelift, the SLR T1 Gel becomes the SLR Tri Gel. The key structural differences are the subtle downward extensions on the wings of the saddle that decrease the tendency for it to wear the inside of your shorts or vice-versa. Of course, ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 Carbon K:IUM Saddle
Fi'zi:k designed the Arione Tri 2 Carbon K:IUM Saddle for the triathlete with a flexible frame who primarily focuses his or her seated weight on the sit-bones. The Arione has a flat and narrow shape to allowthe greatest range of motion.
Prologo Scratch Pro Plus TI 1.4 Saddle
Prologo's saddles are placed into one of three categories based on their shape. Flat, semi-round, or round. The Scratch Pro Plus Ti 1.4 Saddle lands in the third category. Its rounded shape makes it a good choice for riders who tend to stay seated, even while climbing. Like all Prologo saddles, ...read more
Selle Italia SLR XC Flow Saddle
As one of our best-selling saddles ever, the Selle Italia SLR finds its way onto both road and mountain bikes. This SLR XC Flow Saddle is a mountain bike specific version that employs a few unique details that make it optimum for off-road usage.For starters, the SLR's semi-flat profile offers up ...read more
WTB Rocket V Team Saddle
The WTB Rocket V Team is nearly identical to the top-of-the-line SLT version. It uses the same titanium rails as the SLT to keep it trim, but it features a synthetic cover instead of leather to trim a few extra bucks off the bottom line. The Rocket V Team is available in Black and White. Both ...read more
Selle San Marco Concor Racing Team Saddle
Some of cycling's greatest names rode to their greatest tour victories aboard a San Marco Concor. The latest evolution in that storied pedigree is the San Marco Concor Racing Team Saddle. While its classic 'wave' profile and raised tail remain the standard, San Marco revamped the vertical ...read more
Selle San Marco Concor Saddle and Leather Bar Tape
Hit your bike with some class, and install the Selle San Marco Concor Saddle and Leather Bar Tape combo. The Concor saddle's classic profile, low weight, and breathable MicroFeel cover, combined with the included leather bar tape, will enhance the contact points for you on any road-going bicycle.read more
Fi'zi:k Vitesse Tri K:IUM Saddle
Fi'zi:k's Vitesse Tri K:ium Saddle combines the best virtues of its well-loved Vitesse HP road saddle and its Arione Tri saddle -- Gregor Mendel would be proud. The Arione Tri is typically ranked number one among female triathletes in the annual 'Kona Count.' The Vitesse holds a similar grip on the ...read more
Ergon SM3 Pro Saddle
When you're pushing hour six into an endurance race, 11 millimeters might not seam like a great distance. But, that's the difference between a Small and Large Ergon SM3 Pro Saddle. And when it comes down to determining long-term comfort on the trail, it's a significant factor. That's right, the ...read more
Selle San Marco Spid Racing Saddle
Not every piece of your bicycle needs be hewn from rare NASA metals or the ivories of endangered species. Sometimes, you just need a saddle on which you can maximize the enjoyment of you, simply riding your bike. So for those simple joys of two-wheeled locomotion, there is simply the San Marco Spid ...read more
Cutter Road Saddle Pack - Men's
The Cutter Road Saddle Pack is here to help you with your judicious adherence to Rule #8, wherein your saddle and bartape must be carefully matched in exacting hues. Included with each saddle are two rolls of matching Cutter bar tape with handsome embossed logo hits, and perforation to help ...read more
Fi'zi:k Vesta MG Saddle - Women's
Across the board, you value quality and comfort, and no saddle maker embodies these attributes more than the Italian powerhouse, Fi'zi:k. With its Vesta MG Women's Saddle, Fi'zi:k not only created a women's-specific design, but it also made the Vesta's shape specific to your riding ...read more
Selle San Marco Zoncolan Red Edition Saddle
The profile of the Selle San Marco Zoncolan Red Edition Saddle just looks mean—but the Zoncolan is actually very friendly to your important, sensitive body parts. The Zoncolan's friendly demeanor is attributed to Selle San Marco's unique BioFoam padding, designed to follow the movements of t ...read more
WTB Aviator DH Race Saddle
It's no secret that downhill riding puts a toll on all components, including saddles. WTB's Aviator DH Race Saddle is optimized for not only durability, but lightness as well. The saddle is supported by stout, 8mm alloy rails, but the shell is constructed from a durable plastic that's designed to be ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione CX Carbon K:IUM Saddle
The non-roadie world might associate the words slim and elegant with black evening dresses and expensive wines, but the designers at Fi'zi:k associate them with the Arione CX Carbon K:IUM Road Saddle. The sleek, low racing profile, carbon shell, and lightweight foam bring this saddle down to ...read more
Fi'zi:k Antares with K:ium Rails
Fi'zi:k's Antares line of saddles consists of three models -- the K:ium, Braided, and 00. This model, with K:ium Rails, provides the most value, whereas the 00 is the lightest and most expensive version. However, all Antares saddles are designed for medium flexibility riders, or more precisely, ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione TRI 2 - K:ium Rails
Fi'zi:k designed the Arione Tri 2 Saddle with K:ium Rails for athletes that use triathlons as training for an Ironman. It's optimized for the Tri/TT riding position, but features extra support and more padding for base longer miles.Like Fi'zi:k's other tri-specific saddles, the Arione Tri 2 uses a ...read more
Cutter MTB Saddle Pack - Men's
Outfit your dirt machine with the Cutter MTB Saddle Pack, and gleefully rip your local trails a new one. The saddle's super-durable, Kevlar-reinforced side panels resist abrasion from your gnarly bails, and the lightweight titanium alloy rails won't drag your bike like a boat anchor. Also included ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione CX Carbon Saddle
Tipping the scales around 189 grams, the Fi'zi:k Arione CX Carbon Saddle isn't Fi'zi:k's lightest high-end road offering. However, you'll be hard-pressed to find another saddle that offers more comfort-per-gram from anyone else.When choosing a saddle, it's important for you to consider its shape, ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Flow Saddle
The SLR saddle range from Selle Italia blends ethereal lightness with a semi-flat shape and just enough padding to please seasoned riders. They're some of our most popular saddles ever. The SLR Kit Carbonio Flow Saddle is their second lightest saddle, and compared to the SLR C64 that bests it, ...read more
Fi'zi:k Ares Saddle
The Fi'zi:k Ares Saddle uses its model name to represent what the saddle is all about. Basically, the differences between the Ares and the Antares amount to a shortened front end -- Antares minus 34mm in length equals the Ares. Take off the 'Ant,' leave the 'Ares,' and you've got the new saddle. ...read more
WTB Vigo Team Carbon Saddle
WTB designed the Vigo Carbon Team saddle for riders who want lightweight performance but are tired of the sore butt that often accompanies a narrow saddle. The firm shell, combined with a well-padded nose and tail, gives the rider support for efficient pedaling and enough cushion to reduce numbness ...read more
Selle Italia SLR Monolink Team Edition Saddle
With the white and red team logos designed to adorn the bikes of sponsored riders, Selle Italia SLR Monolink Flow Team Edition Saddle keeps your favorite ride looking just as fast. A narrower profile than the SLR Flow makes this ideal for riders who find the standard flow a touch too wide. This is ...read more
Selle San Marco Zoncolan Racing Team Saddle
The unorthodox lines of the Selle San Marco Zoncolan Racing Team Saddle may not be everyone's cup of tea, but has been a leader in comfort and performance since its introduction and has vaulted pro teams like DHL-Author and Team Katusha to the top of the podium on more than a few occasions. Built ...read more
Selle San Marco Zoncolan Racing Saddle
Simple, elegant, and technically advanced, the Selle San Marco Zoncolan Racing Saddle adds undeniable comfort to your high-end ride.C.F.R.P. carbon reinforced plastic shell flexes in key areas for unrestricted movement and pedaling efficiency while offering excellent supportXsilite rails are ...read more
Cutter Road Saddle Pack - Deluxe - Carbon Rail
Upgrade the saddle on your racing steed with the Cutter Road Saddle Pack. The superlight carbon fiber rails dampen road chatter while helping keep the weight of your bike well beyond UCI regulation. And keep your OCD half appeased with the included roll of Cutter bar tape. The micro-perforated tape ...read more
Selle San Marco Concor Protek Saddle
Long rides in crappy weather result in a buffet of dirt and grit on the back of your shorts. This buildup often acts like an abrasive sandpaper of sorts, breaking down the surface of your saddle, which is why San Marco's engineering team developed Protek—a revolutionary new silicone reinforceme ...read more
Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 Carbon Braided Saddle
Fi'zi:k shatters the 200-gram barrier with the Arione Tri 2 Carbon Braided Saddle without sacrificing comfort in the process. The combination of a Microtex shell, carbon shell, and braided carbon fiber rails creates a super-durable and ridiculously lightweight saddle designed to dampen road ...read more
Selle San Marco Concor Racing Saddle
Outfit your next-generation racing steed with the next generation of legendary Concor excellence, the San Marco Concor Racing Saddle. Maintaining the raised tail of the iconic 'waved' Concor profile found in the Concor Supercorsa and Concor Light, the subtly redesigned Concor Racing gets even ...read more


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Learning to Love God and Others
The theological and practical dynamics of evangelical spirituality will be examined to provide a solid foundation for rich fellowship with the Triune God and for living out of the Great Commandment. The nature of spiritual maturity will be examined (including a biblically-balanced model of priorities) and practical experiences for nurturing that maturity will be provided. 2 credits.
Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines
Growing more Christ-like in our attitudes and actions can be nurtured through the spiritual disciplines taught by Scripture and practiced by believers throughout the ages. You will learn, from an evangelical perspective, the contribution each activity can make to your spiritual growth and how to enhance your actual practice of these holy habits. Extended attention will be given to developing a biblical understanding and practice of prayer. 2 credits.
Growing into Ethical Maturity
The ability to discern right from wrongand to act appropriately in light of that assessmentis essential if church leaders are to maintain and model ethical integrity. Your moral sensitivity will be enhanced as you become acquainted with some of the fundamental issues involved in developing a biblically-informed personal, professional and social ethic. 2 credits.
Biblical studies
Learning to Interpret Scripture
In this course you will study the foundational principles and interpretive procedures of the grammatico-historical method of biblical interpretation. You will also apply these principles and procedures in actual Bible study, using the English Bible. Required during the first year of M.A. or M.Div. studies. 4 credits.
Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon
This initial course in biblical literature lays a foundation for the further study of the Bible by introducing the biblical covenants and God's kingdom program. Our examination of the Pentateuch will focus on the great attributes of God. The historical books will show how God works among His people. We will conclude with a consideration of the practical lessons found in the Wisdom Books and Psalms. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 4 credits.
Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels
In this course you will learn the historical background of each of the prophets and become acquainted with their distinctive contribution and modern relevance. After examining the prophecies concerning the Messiah, you will see how they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Our focus in the Gospels will be on Matthew and John. You will study Jesus' teachings, miracles, and parables with consideration given to present day application. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 4 credits.
Interpreting Acts to Revelation
Our focus in the early part of the course will be on the beginnings of the church. As we trace Paul's life, we will study his letters in the order in which they were written, giving attention to the historical and cultural settings. Special focus will be given to Paul's great teachings on salvation, justification, and sanctification. Our attention will then turn to the subject of eschatology as we examine the General Epistles and Revelation. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 4 credits.
Biblical language studies
Functional Foundations of Greek
For students who choose not to develop the skill to read and translate the New Testament in Greek, Western Seminary offers the functional language track. It is designed to give students the practical ability to access the original Greek through the Bible Works computer program and other contemporary reference tools in a hands on approach to learning. In the first semester students will develop an understanding of the structure of the Greek language and the essentials of Greek grammar and syntax along with a foundational Greek vocabulary. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Functional Application of Greek
In this second semester of the functional Greek track students will develop their understanding of Greek syntax and learn the key steps of the exegetical process. They will use their skills to study the New Testament with access to the original language. By the end of the sequence, students will be able to use original language commentaries with discernment and do many steps of the exegetical process as they prepare sermons and lessons in ministry. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Introducing the Foundation of Greek Exegesis
Recognizing the importance of using the original language for the interpretation of the New Testament, you will acquire a thorough foundation in biblical Greek. You will learn the essentials of grammar and an adequate vocabulary by doing exercises, by reading 1 John, and by the use of appropriate language and computer tools. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Greek Reading and Syntax: Building on the Base for Exegesis
Building upon the foundation of grammar and vocabulary, you will read substantial portions of theologically significant passages in all genres of the literature of the New Testament in order to build vocabulary and discover the value of the Greek New Testament for theological thinking and Christian living. To these passages you will apply the essentials of Greek syntax with a view to gaining an ability to think syntactically when reading the text and for solving significant doctrinal issues practical to spiritual life and ministry. Prerequisite: NTS 508. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Functional Foundations of Hebrew
For students who choose not to develop the skill to read and translate the Old Testament in Hebrew, Western Seminary offers the functional language track. It is designed to give students the practical ability to access the original Hebrew through the Bible Works computer program and other contemporary reference tools in a hands on approach to learning. In the first semester students will develop an understanding of the structure of the Hebrew language and the essentials of Hebrew grammar and syntax along with a foundational Hebrew vocabulary through a guided reading of the book of Ruth. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Functional Application of Hebrew
In this second semester of the functional Hebrew track students will develop their understanding of Hebrew syntax and learn the key steps of the exegetical process. They will use their skills to study the Old Testament with access to the original language. By the end of the sequence, students will be able to use original language commentaries with discernment and do many steps of the exegetical process as they prepare sermons and lessons in ministry. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Introducing the Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis
In this class, you will acquire a good foundation of Biblical Hebrew. You will learn the basic grammar up to the strong verb. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of basic Hebrew Syntax. You will further sharpen your Hebrew skills by doing exercises, by reading the book of Ruth, by memorizing some basic vocabulary, and by the use of appropriate Hebrew language tools. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Hebrew Reading and Syntax: Building on the Base for Exegesis
A short systematic review and presentation of the grammar and syntax will be given, and then, building on the foundation of grammar and vocabulary, the grammar of the weak verb is covered. This knowledge will be further strengthened by reading the book of Jonah, and other various selected passages, with special attention to different points of syntax. An in-depth instruction is given in the use of various computer tools, which will help us in our quest for the meaning of the text. 3 credits plus 1 hour lab.
Theological studies
Knowing the Triune God: Theology I
You will begin to cultivate your ability to think theologically by exploring how theology is done in various approaches in order to develop a practical theological method. Then you will probe God's progressive revelation focusing on the nature and authority of Scripture before pondering God's triune nature and work culminating in the incarnation of the Son. Your passion for carrying out God's mission in His world will expand as you begin to understand how the Father's revelation has impacted the world He created. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 4 credits.
Glorifying the God of Our Salvation: Theology II
Continuing the process of learning to think theologically you will now apply yourself to biblical revelation regarding the Son as the source of life. You will investigate humanity, its dignity as image of God and its depravity as sinful beings, the reality and impact of spiritual beings as backdrop for the atoning work of the Son and its application in the aspects of our salvation. Contemplating the majesty of the Son's work in light of the depth of sin will invigorate our worship and impel our work for His kingdom. Prerequisite: THS 501. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 4 credits.
Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III
You will culminate the process of learning to think theologically by exploring the Spirit's life-giving work. Then you will investigate the church as God's covenant community and instrument of His present working, ending with the consummation of His kingdom program in end time events. Throughout the course the Spirit will transform us as we see our part in His grand work. Prerequisite: THS 501. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
Integrating Ministry and Theology
Building on the exegetical, theological and ministry foundations laid in the seminary curriculum, students will build an integrative approach to such issues as women in ministry, divorce, bio-ethics, and church discipline. Students will also work toward this integration by finalizing and defending their personal doctrinal statements. Prerequisites: THS 501, 502, 503 or permission of instructor. 2 credits.
Wisdom from Church History
In this course we will learn from the history of the Church from Pentecost to the present. We will focus on (1) the Church's people who, as saints and sinners, have been the flesh and blood of its history; (2) the Church's doctrine which has developed throughout its history; (3) the Church's writings which have exerted a tremendous impact on its history; and (4) the Church's movements which have composed the ebb and flow, the progress and regress, of its history. We will also consider what the past can contribute to the present, seeking to learn lessons from the history of the Church for our own lives, ministries, doctrines, and churches. 4 credits.
Insight and Inspiration from Church History
In this course we will learn from the history of the Church from Pentecost to the present. We will focus on: (1) the Church's people who, as saints and sinners, have been the flesh and blood of its history; (2) the Church's doctrine which has developed throughout its history; (3) the Church's writings which have exerted a tremendous impact on its history; and (4) the Church's movements which have composed the ebb and flow, the progress and regress, of its history. We will also consider what the past can contribute to the present, seeking to learn lessons from the history of the Church for our own lives, ministries, doctrines, and churches. 2 credits.
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Ministerial studies
Communicating Christ in Culture
Ministry is communication. The content must be known and experienced so the proclamation will have substance and credibility. After learning what we are to communicate, we must learn how to communicate. The course imparts fundamental concepts that will equip the student to communicate across personal and cultural barriers. 2 credits.
Thinking Theologically about Ministry Leadership
Ministry is built upon sound biblical, theological and cultural foundations. Each generation of the Church must understand and build on these foundations, as well as discover relevant contemporary innovations and applications. This course intends to help you integrate an understanding of the Word and the world with the development of a personal philosophy of ministry. 2 credits.
Introducing Theology and the Practice of Worship
The biblical concept of worship and the appropriate utilization of music in its public forms. Identifies the conditions, qualities, and ingredients that most enhance the integrity and meaningfulness of public worship. 2 credits.
Developing Godly Leadership for the 21st Century
A core leadership course designed for those who intend to be future leaders of the church. This course will move from definitions to the core values of a leader; how to take ministry through a vision process, engage in strategic planning, decision-making, and implementation, build great teams, work through conflict and change, delegate tasks, and effectively mentor the next generation of leaders. Models from the corporate, political, and military worlds will be compared and contrasted with the biblical definitions and illustrations of leadership. 2 credits.
Growing Disciples Intentionally
Christ commands His children to love God, love people and make disciples (Matt 22:37-40, 28:16- 20). This course will examine the role of the local church and para-church organizations in facilitating, guiding, and nurturing the spiritual growth of believers from infancy through the end of life. The teaching/learning process will be evaluated primarily in terms of intentional growth outcomes in the lives of Christians at all levels of spiritual maturity. 2 credits.
Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics
Strategies and programs for biblically based evangelism are explored in this course. You will develop your own skills in personal evangelism, as well as how to do evangelistic outreach through the local church. You will develop an ability to address questions about the truthfulness or believability of Christianity that often arise in evangelistic moments through a biblically based and personally relevant apologetic strategy. 2 credits.
Maximizing the Church's Redemptive Influence
This course gives attention to the essential nature and vocation of the Church as God's called people. Students are challenged to rethink the mission of the Church, moving beyond traditional assumptions, and relating the mission to a modern/post-modern context. Focus will be given to countering pluralism and the new paganism, determining a biblical strategy for accomplishing the mission, developing a social conscience, putting together a global approach to ministry, and creating the structures for achieving redemptive influence. 2 credits.
Providing Pastoral Counseling
The core pastoral counseling course is designed to introduce ministers to the basic counseling skills needed in pastoral ministry. Course topics include paradigms of pastoral counseling, problems most commonly encountered, understanding your own natural style, when to help and when to refer, and developing a network of trusted referral resources. Basic helping skills will be cultivated through a variety of experiences (role play, video, live practice). 2 credits.
Developing Strong Families
The divine design for marriage and family roles and responsibilities is explored in order that the Christian leader may reflect and model godliness in these important relationships. Attention is given to improving both one's own faithfulness and equipping one to provide counsel and spiritual nurture in such areas as pre-marital and marital counseling and parenting. 2 credits.
Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons
In this course you will learn how to organize and develop life-changing sermons based upon and bounded by careful biblical interpretation. You will also learn how to communicate the relevance of the biblical message to your contemporary audience, and to deliver that message in a natural and effective manner. Prerequisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
Mentored Ministry
Discovering and Developing Your Ministry Potential
This personal assessment course uses a wide variety of tools that will enable you to gain greater insight into how your gifting, personality, passion, and background might best be matched with potential ministry opportunities. Substantial attention will also be given on how to gain maximum profit from formal and informal ministry training. An additional materials fee will be charged. This course should be taken during your first term of studies. 2 credits.
Intercultural Ministry Internship
Students live and minister in an ethnic community different from their own. This cultural immersion includes language learning, competent mentoring, rigorous accountability, continued theoretical input, and practical application. Timing and location are flexible, but normally a minimum of six months in length is required. Prerequisites: DIS 500, DIS 534. 4 credits.
Mentored Ministry Experience
The Mentored Ministry Experience explores the process of mentoring by the learner through a field-based experience which is designed to integrate intercultural fieldwork with corresponding theoretical content. This will be done in partnership with a local church or mission organization (2 successive semesters, 1 credit each semester).
World ministry required courses
Applied Cultural Analysis
Through an incarnational approach to ministry, this course seeks to inculcate a respect for, and understanding of, cultural diversity. Recognizing that cultural units are the social reality through which revelation was given and ministry is conducted, the student will develop basic skills for learning culture, including its patterns and networks. The course seeks to equip the student for a lifelong process of cultural learning, enabling effective ministry in multi-cultural settings. Prerequisite: DIS 508. 2 credits.
Applied Anthropology
Concepts of culture and cultural effects on the communication of God's Word in different societies. Cultural assumptions and resulting patterns of attitudes and behaviors, as well as the need to use anthropological tools for field study, are identified. 2 credits.
Adapting Cross-Culturally
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Friday, February 06, 2009
To Toleion: The Perfect? First Corinthians 13.10
What follows are not dogmatic axioms but explorations into the deep wells of God's unfathomable wisdom. I remain open to correction and study.
There are four basic interpretations of "to teleion" in 1 Cor. 13.10. Not all are equally weighty or persuasive but I offer them nonetheless.
1) Probably the most familiar view among Churches of Christ is that "the perfect," as the King James Version reads, refers to the completed canon of New Testament scripture. This particular interpretation seems to have arisen historically as a reaction to Pentecostalism. B. B. Warfield is said to have taken this position but I have been unable to document this. But I have checked into the history of the interpretation of this verse and it is true that this view does not seem to exist prior to the 19th century. Usually James 1.25 and Romans 12.2 are appealed to in support of this interpretation. But as the lamented J. W. Roberts wrote these verses are not discussing the canon (see J. W. Roberts, "That Which is Perfect" Firm Foundation [July 25, 1972], 468). This particular interpretation has been shown to be both exegetically and historically wrong by such conservative scholars as Richard Oster, Carl Holladay, J.W. Roberts, Gordon Fee and Donald Carson. In fact I have not found any standard commentary which has adopted this interpretation. The context of the verse and history of interpretation pretty much eliminate this as the proper understanding of the text.
2) The second interpretation that is usually given of "to teleion" is that the phrase refers to "agape" (love). This particular view has more going for it that the one just reviewed. Indeed, this is the view that I once held myself and still find it to be very persuasive. More specifically this view holds that "to teleion" does not refer so much to "perfection" but to the "totality" or "maturity" of the Corinthian Christians in terms of agape love. Carroll Osburn has probably presented the best case that can be made for this interpretation . . . and as I stated before it is a strong case (cf. 1978 Abilene Christian College Lectures, pp. 138-171; Jim McGuiggan presents a summary of Osburn in his commentary on 1 Corinthians). Osburn has done an amazing amount of research into how the Church Fathers interpreted this text. In fact some of his research has moved me to embrace a position different from him.
3) The third interpretation is a nuanced view of #2, in that the church no longer needs gifts. The weakness of this position is that it is not built upon 1 Corinthians but upon Ephesians 4.7-16. This interpretation breaks, what I believe to be an iron clad rule of exegesis, a passage must first be understood in its own context and then seen in light of others. John McRay has written the presentation of this view: "To Teleion in 1 Corinthians 13:10" in Restoration Quarterly (1971): 168-183.
4) The fourth position is the position that I have come to believe as the best interpretation of the verse. This interpretation understands "to teleion" to refer to the Eschaton or the return of the resurrected Lord at the End of Time. In summary fashion let me share why I have come to this position:
A) As Osburn's research shows, this is basically the position in the history of the church until around 1600. I do not know of a writer who understood "to teleion" to refer to the Bible. But the Fathers almost unanimously agree the "perfection" refers to the End of Time or heaven (eschaton). Origen for example writes in his controversy with Celsus that we cannot know the eternal things here but only in the highest heavens (pros akrois tois ouranouis) and then he says, "we shall ever be engaged in the contemplation of the invisible things of God, which are no longer understood by us through the things which he has made from the creation of the world . . . then face to face [a reference to 13.12] when that which is perfection comes then we that know in part will be done away" (Contra Celsum, VI, xx). Basil, Gregory, Eusebius and Chrysostom all understand the text to refer to the Eschaton. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther and John Calvin (see his Commentary on the Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians, I, p.428) take the same position. I am not merely parading names here but showing that there is pretty much universal consensus on the meaning of this text stretching across both centuries but even the Catholic and Protestant divide.
B) However, my reasons for accepting this position are not wholly historical but rather exegetical. It is the exegetical reasons the carried such weight with the names above and I find them convincing. The Apostle frames a great deal of what he writes in the context of eschatology Throughout First Corinthians his advice is repeatedly framed within this forward looking perspective (cf. 1.8f; 2.6; 3.13, 15, 17, 22; 4.4f; 4.8f; 4.19; 5.5; 6.2f; 6.9f; 6.14; 7.17-24, 26, 29, 31; 9.24f; 10.11; 11.26, 29, 32; 15.12ff; 16.22).
In the immediate context of 13.12 we have a clear eschatological frame of reference. "Perfection" thus entails a "state of affairs where my knowledge is in some ways comparable with God's present knowledge of me" (D.A. Carson, Showing the Spirit, pp. 70-71). Gordon Fee has some insight that is not so much the end itself but what will happen at the end . . . that is the goal of the End: "At the coming of Christ the final purpose of God's saving work in Christ will have been reached" (Gordon Fee, God's Empowering Presence, p. 208). Richard Oster in his commentary takes this same position, along with an extended discussion of why this does not force one into accepting Pentecostalism. Another good resource for reading is Klein's article "Perfection, Mature" in Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, p. 700.
This interpretation has context on its side, it has the history of interpretation on its side and the consensus of modern scholars. I believe it is the correct interpretation of what Paul meant in this text. Again I think only interpretation 2 is a serious challenger for this view but I feel that context weighs against it.
We long for the "perfect" to come ... Come Lord Jesus.
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- Joseph Kelly said...
Richard Gaffin in his book Perspectives on Pentecost takes the fourth view, argues for it on exegetical grounds, and also explains (in the larger context of the book) why this does not force one into accepting Pentecostalism. His argument is both concise and cogent. I use it when discussing the issue with those who take the first view because he shows how their "perfect" is of the same intrinsic qualities of the "partial".
- Tim Archer said...
I'm glad that you now say that option 2 is a strong argument; to me it's the only one that takes into consideration the use of the word in Corinthians itself, as well as the overall theme of lack of maturity in 1 Corinthians.
I wrote on this a couple of weeks ago:
Grace and peace,
P.S.--You might search a bit for Osburn's presentation on this passage at the ACU Lectureship in the early 90s. He revised his position. If memory serves, he now agrees with you. - 7:08 AM
- Gardner Hall said...
Though I acknowledge the tendency of "Church of Christers" to eagerly jump to any position that might help them in a debate with Pentecostals no matter how forced (for example Guy N. Wood's position on Ephensians 4, uggh!) and the fact that most traditional commentaries don't take position #1, I'm not ready to discard it yet.
Of course "the canon" in the sense of 27 accepted books isn't in the context. I don't really think you can find direct reference to the canon in that sense anywhere in the N.T. Instead, what you see are references to revelation and through implication the fact that at some time direct revelation would cease. Revelation is in the immediate context of 1 Cor. 13:10, for example, try the verse before it! Robert Gromacki of the Presybterian and Reformed Publishing Company (they have a lot of good stuff) defends the first position well in his book, "The Modern Tongues Movement."
As for the position number 4, doesn't verse 13 argue against that, since it implies that faith and hope would continue after "to teleion"? That wouldn't fit with an end time fulfillment.
Since you are so much more knowledgeable than I am, I don't have to remind you that "church fathers" and traditional commentators are often at odds with each other and often wrong when they supposedly reach a "consensus."
However, you as always, have left me plenty to chew on. God bless, Gardner - 7:24 AM
- Frank Bellizzi said...
A lot of what I'd say would repeat what you and Joseph K. have mentioned here. I think View 4 is correct.
A generalization: Churches of Christ have canonized View 1. To them View 4, as attractive as it truly is, feels like a surrender to Pentecostalism. View 1 has been advanced in many debates against pentecostal preachers.
A side note: One Church of Christ debater said that neuter gender nouns (as in "that which is perfect") are never used to speak of Christ in the NT. Wrong! His pentecostal opponent spent the rest of the debate beating him over the head with 1 John 1:1, "That which was from the beginning . . . "
Years ago, when preaching thorugh 1Corinthians, I told the congregation why I thought we'd been wrong about that passage and why I thought View 4 was correct. An older woman in the congregation (a CofC lifer like myself) spent the rest of the week insisting that I reverse my position and say so the next Sunday. I didn't and she got over it. - 8:11 AM
- James Thrasher said...
I, too, feel #4 is the correct understanding. The temptation to slant the meaning of a text to combat pentecostals a strong draw for many, but we must allow the text to say what it says, and find our arguring points somewhere else.
- Frank Bellizzi said...
I had to go look it up: The debate was between Tom Sharp ("Oneness" Pentecostal) and Henry McCaghren (Church of Christ), March 1973.
The words of 1 Cor. 13:10 are just one of many NT verses considered in a ten page, elder counsil position paper titled, "cessationism and non-cessationism". I do not know the identity of the cofC eldership that authored it, but it is exceptionally well-written and free of perjoratives. It has a bibliography that includes church fathers. I will be happy to fwd the attachment containing it to anyone. firstname.lastname@example.com
- David said...
Thanks Bobby for the research on this. I, too, in conversations with friends and fellow preachers in Churches of Christ have felt that #1 is not exegetically driven but is driven by a need to 'prove' that tongues-speaking had to have ceased in those days (though what precisely is that day is never given conclusively).
To me option #4 seems to be the contextual answer, especially considering verses 11-12, but option #2 is one I've never seriously considered but will have to think about now. Again, thanks. - 6:47 AM
- kingdomseeking said...
These are the sort of passages that make for good exegetical papers in seminary since there is no lack for an abundance of secondary literature on the subject... then again, that also makes it a job reading through everything.
thanks bobbie
might as well rethink this too...
boy...wish i had, in a lot of respects, more time. although i am greatful for CHANGE...
rich constant - 12:01 AM
Bobby, you are appealing to false authority (uninspired men) without actually demonstrating your conclusion. Of course, Fee is Pentecostal (Church of God). You quote Oster: ..."this does not force one into accepting Pentecostalism," but fail to demonstrate the reasons your conclusion does not imply just that (Pentecostalism). But I take it you are appealing to the Pentecostal mindset of miraculous gifts not having ceased.
I also find it interesting that you do not see the analogy of James 1:22-25 about the "perfect" law of liberty or the "perfect" will of God (Rom. 12:2).
Just WHO is the "that which is in part" in 1 Cor.13, concerning which the inspired Paul is making a contrast with that which is perfect? Of course Paul was not discussing persons, but things.
You listed numerous "proof-texts" but failed to prove their application to the immediate context of 1 Cor.13:8-12. In doing so you simply proved your interpretation.
You quote DA Carson: "Perfection' thus entails a 'state of affairs where my knowledge is in some ways comparable with God's present knowledge of me.'" The state of affairs you and Carson refer to would not be such without Jesus being in the center of it at His second coming. Moreover, are we going to know how God looked at us then (at the end of time) but not in the Christian Age? Is that what Paul is saying in I Cor. 13:8-12? No.
You and Carson say, "God's present knowledge of me", but Bobby, the present would be past if the perfect is the 2nd coming, the coming of Jesus. If the end of time is meant here, then what benefit would the Christian have in his present Christian walk if his "knowledge is in some ways comparable with God's present knowledge of me"? Would not it be just the opposite from what Carson suggested?
If what Carson argues is the case then where would his expression, "my knowledge" be in relation to time? Carson appears to inconsistently argue that the Christian (while on earth) obtains knowledge prior to the giving of such knowledge, i.e., knowledge which will only be revealed at the coming of Christ. He has the Christian possessing in his lifetime that which is not yet given of God. Interesting and impossible. - 7:40 AM
I find it so odd how the only three "gifts" mentioned in the text here were knowledge, prophecies, and tounges; yet the others all seem to be written off as well by non-gift believers. What scripture context can you find where the gift of healing was done away with??
- Moonbeam said...
I agree, Bobby. And once Jesus came in AD 70 the spiritual gifts were gone. The Corinthians were told they would be confirmed with the gifts until the end, when Christ came (1 Cor 1:8). Either they are still alive and have the spiritual gifts, or Christ returned in their lifetime.
- Tina Rae said...
Hey, Bobby, I'm just wondering, what do you think this means? I happen to agree with what you say. But do you think this means spiritual gifts remain today or that the end (the perfect) has come?
1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It seems here that these particular people would remain alive and keep their spiritual gifts to the end, when Christ came. So I would say the end has come. Do you say that as well?
An interesting site that has more on my views is here: http://www.eschatology.org/ - 11:25 AM
- Limblog said...
Although I thought view 1 was unsatisfactory even as a teenager, it is a little unfair to say that all those who defend it think it means the KJV. Absolutely no one in my entourage thought that, they merely took "to teleion" to mean the completed NT.


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"They should make it with both," said Katie Brown, chief of elections in Baltimore County.
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I am no economist, but what sort of plan does Brown have for Metro Centre that could conflict with what Greenberg/Gibbons have planned for the Solo Cup site? I dont understand...it's not like Brown is developing the metro center into a first class shopping destination...it's going to be primarily office, residential with some ancillary retail - no one is expecting/anticipating the Metro Centre to be a destination for shoppers. I don't understand his worries. it's pathetic. The two properties/developments should complement one another.


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Jeff Schudel: Browns finally get off to a fast start, then forget about the rest
Since the second week of the season, when the Browns fell behind the Bengals, 14-3, they've talked about getting off to a faster start.
The Bills led, 14-0, before the Browns made a first down in the third game, and the Ravens led, 10-0, before the Browns scored in the fourth game.
On Sunday, the Browns got off to the fast start they wanted.
They led the Giants, 14-0, before the game was five minutes old.
They swarmed the Giants on the opening kickoff and on the first defensive play and attacked on offense with Trent Richardson and a perfect 62-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Weeden to Josh Gordon.
The next 55 minutes proved how far away the Browns are from becoming even mediocre.
The Giants never flinched.
They scored 20 points in the second quarter, took advantage of the Browns' slow, injured and outmanned defense and cruised to a 41-27 victory.
Weeden does not get a free pass as a rookie. Two errant passes Sunday contributed mightily to the Browns losing their fifth game of 2012 and their 11th straight — a losing streak unmatched since they lost 11 straight spanning 1974-75. That dismal time linked the last two games coached by Nick Skorich in 1974 and the first nine coached by Forrest Gregg in 1975.
A pass in the red zone with the Browns leading, 17-7, was behind Gordon and intercepted by Stevie Brown at the Giants' 14. He returned it 46 yards to the Browns' 40. It took Eli Manning just two plays to slice the Browns' lead to 17-14, and of course he threw deep, as every quarterback the Browns faced this year has done. Continued...
Manning's 36-yard touchdown pass to Reuben Randle set up Ahmad Bradshaw's 4-yard touchdown run.
The Giants and their fans at MetLife Stadium were energized. The Browns were stunned and then made things worse.
Josh Cribbs, playing 10 days after being knocked out with a concussion, did not protect the ball well on the ensuing kickoff. Giants safety Will Hill knocked the ball loose and the Giants recovered. Manning turned that takeaway into another touchdown — one of three touchdown passes he threw to Victor Cruz.
All three phases are responsible for the implosion that took only three minutes — Weeden threw the interception, the defense failed to stop the Giants twice, and in between the defensive struggles, special teams failed to protect the ball.
Sometimes a quarterback gets blamed for an interception when the receiver runs the wrong route, but the one Weeden threw in the second quarter on third-and-1 was all on him. Weeden told reporters the throw was "stupid" and Coach Pat Shurmur called it "a bad throw." Phil Dawson would have attempted a 43-yard field goal if Weeden had just thrown the ball away.
Weeden was also guilty in the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Benjamin Watson in the end zone. Weeden threw the ball right to linebacker Chase Blackburn with 9:05 to play and the Browns trailing, 34-20. A touchdown pass would have made it a seven-point game. Instead, the interception sealed their doom.
As always, some positives can be found. Trent Richardson is a beast. He became the Browns' first rookie to score a rushing touchdown on his first four games in team history. The Giants constantly needed four or five players to tackle him.
Greg Little was virtually ignored (targeted twice, no catches). Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin missed the game with hamstring injuries. Gordon became the go-to guy for Weeden and caught two touchdown passes.
Weeden will have these ups and downs as an NFL rookie. The bigger concern for Coach Pat Shurmur has to be the defense.
Joe Haden returns from his four-game suspension on Monday. The Browns gave up 10 passing touchdowns while he was banished for reportedly taking the stimulant Adderall. Continued...
Haden will make a difference, but he cannot cover three receivers at once. Next week, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will just pick on Sheldon Brown or Buster Skrine.
Dimitri Patterson, normally the nickelback, left Sunday with an ankle injury. When he will be ready to play again isn't known.
The Browns had no answer for Bradshaw. He rushed for 120 yards on 15 carries — in the second half. He rushed for 200 yards overall and gained 135 yards after D'Qwell Jackson was knocked out late in the second quarter with a concussion.
Not all the Browns' problems can be pinned on youth and injuries. It's starting to appear those who at the beginning of the season ranked the Browns dead last knew what they were talking about.
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The Invisible Scars of PTSD
By: Channing Barker
Updated: November 13, 2012
More than 200,000 veterans reside in The Natural State, but not all fighters left the battlefield unscathed. Nearly one in five veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars live with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD.
"It hasn't been easy. It's been a fight."
Marine veteran Jonathan devoted to Operation Iraqi Freedom, spending two eight month tours in Fallujah in 2004 and 2006. But, he's still fighting on the front line, five years after leaving the battlefield.
"Even after my first tour, I had issues when I got home," Jonathan said.
Jonathan is just one of the many fighters returning home from war, now waging battle against post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a condition that can occur after someone has gone through a catastrophic situation, like a war.
"When we got hit, a lot of our guys got burned real bad. There's survivors guilt. A lot of close calls, a lot of stuff happens to you and you walk away unscratched and then your buddy takes a random round. I think about those people everyday, still everyday I mean, all the time, guys that never ever saw their own kids borm while they were gone. They die while they are over there. That's sad."
Jonathan is now haunted by his former military life.
"A lot of nightmares, loud noises, setting me off," he said. "They'd be really vivid a lot of times, they would involved my family. They would be in an Iraqi scene. I'd think my house was getting attacked. My wife and the girls and we'd be getting attacked and I can't find my rifle and stuff like that. It would melt the two worlds and those are the worst."
Adjusting to life back in the states is far from easy.
"Everyday life over here is completely different than your life over there. I avoid a lot of public stuff. I avoid crowds, I can't stand crowds. I had a hard time driving, I couldn't drive for a while. When I got back, I just straight up didn't drive at all for a few weeks. The second tour, that was the hardest ten months of my life," said Jonathan.
Jonathan's wife, Ashley, is happy to have him home but she noticed a flip in her husbands behavior.
"It was great having him back but the first six to eight months, I was basically having to learn a new person. He wasn't the same as before he left," said Ashley.
She watched as her husband faced the demon that is PTSD.
"It just changed him completely. It was definitely the anger, like the little things that, I mean, if I hadn't taken the trash out, he would just snap, There's been numerous times that I've tried to wake him up and it's like it snapped him out of something," she said.
Kim Copps with Veterans Affairs of the Ozarks explained just how those who sacrifice so much come home with painful, invisible scars.
"Trauma is trauma. Post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, it's trauma. It's what happens to our brain when something really bad happens. Combat veterans who deploy and that are away from their families, they live in a constant state of trauma," said Copps.
According to Kim, Jonathan is not alone. She works daily, helping veterans in Northwest Arkansas to defeat PTSD.
"War is evil. You see trash on the side of the road and it's not necessarily going to be a bomb, but in the back of our mind, if you've seen one before then, your brain registers that. When you come home and you see trash on the side of the road, and your brain goes back," said Kim.
"There are many solutions, life is full of problems and you can stay stuck in those problems, but there are lots of ways to make things better," said Kim.
Ashley said one of those ways, is to simply lend an ear.
"Take it slowly, all you can do is just be there for them. All you can do is listen if they want to talk. If they don't want to talk, all you can do is just sit there,"
For now, Jonathan and his family are working to put the past behind them and fighting for a future free of pain.
"I'm basically learning to cope. It's better now than when I first returned and I don't think there's anyway I'll ever forget it. There's no way I'd want to forget it. It's a piece of who I am, good or bad. I can't forget about it or take it away from the equation. It is what it is."
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Expect traffic delays during Kirkland tree lighting on Saturday
November 26, 2012 · 1:37 PM
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Holiday Tree Lighting to be held on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The following roads will be closed and detours will be in place from 12:30-9 p.m.:
· Lake Street South between Central Way and 2nd Avenue South
· Kirkland Avenue between Lakeshore Plaza Drive and Main Street
The annual event will include the tree lighting, a visit from Santa, live music, bonfires, gingerbread house competition, and other holiday activities. For event information, go to www.explorekirkland.com (select "Events").
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West Ham United's manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline
Nathaniel John, West Ham Correspondent
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hammers boss says first nine games are crucial
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is determined to see his team get off to a flying start when they kick-off their Premier League season at home to Aston Villa on August 18.
The Hammers face Paul Lambert's men in a reverse of the first game of the 2009/10 Premier League season, when Avram Grant's side were beaten 3-0 at Villa Park, before going on to lose their first four league games.
However, Allardyce is keen to avoid a repeat of that run as he targets a strong start from his troops, with games at Swansea, Norwich and QPR interspersed with home clashes against Fulham, Sunderland, Arsenal and Southampton.
"The first nine games up to Manchester City are ones we must try to achieve as many points as we can," he said.
"It will be hugely difficult, but not as difficult as what follows."
After a relatively gentle start to the season, the Hammers then have a tough run up to Christmas, when they welcome Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool to the Boleyn Ground as well as making trips to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal.
"We get through October and then November and December are the toughest months of the season, not only because of the fixtures, but the number of games we have to play," added Allardyce.
"We've got to get off to a flying start and achieve as many points as we can in the first nine or 10 games.
"The fixtures are difficult though; nothing is going to be easy at all."
Although West Ham may not win as many games as they did in the Championship, or come close to breaking their record for 14 away victories in a season, Allardyce feels it is a price worth paying for playing in England's top flight.
"I'd had the experience of the Championship, but it's not like the Premier League and the pressures that it brings are huge," he said.
"The expectation is fantastic and everyone concerned has a much higher status in this industry.
"If you're part of it you should feel pride and you should be ready to work that little bit harder for the end goal and the end goal is to finish as high up in the Premier League as we possibly can."
The Hammers return for pre-season training this Sunday, just six weeks after their memorable 2-1 play-off final victory against Blackpool at Wembley, and Allardyce is already working hard to make sure that his players and squad are prepared for life in the Premier League.
"Everyone will have a long-lasting memory of their experience at Wembley," he added.
"It will last many years and the ultimate goal was achieved with great professionalism and great style in the end.
"Now we've reflected on that, now we've relaxed and enjoyed ourselves it's time to start focusing on the most important league in the world and build and sustain a team that is capable of staying in that division."
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