EM059-712 - Mission Leadership Foundations

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code MSM53.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of leadership in mission in cross cultural contexts, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the foundations of leadership in cross cultural ministry

2. Discuss the impact of current missiological issues on cross cultural leadership contexts and practice

3.  Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on leadership in mission in cross cultural contexts

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Mission Leadership Foundations’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

What is Leadership?

Biblical, Cross Cultural and Contemporary perspectives.

Spiritual life disciplines (silence and solitude, journaling, fasting, prayer)

  • Coram Deo,
  • Priority of Prayer,
  • Solitude and Fasting,

The character / lifestyle of the cross cultural leader:

  • Servant leadership - the biblical foundations, cultural influences, and practical implications,
  • Humility and vulnerability,
  • Openness and woundedness,
  • Life balance/Stress/Accountability,
  • Self-­‐awareness – Myers Briggs Personal Profile – workshop with particular reference to the relevance and application in varying cultures.

The relationships of the leader:

  • Mentoring introductions and workshop practice,
  • Cross cultural and cross gender mentoring issues,
  • Leaders intentionally developing leaders across cultural boundaries,
  • Nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships in personal life and ministry.
  • Peer group discussions on the topics of this unit.

Critical thinking and reflection:

  • Contemporary missiological trends and issues impacting cross cultural leadership,
  • Forum/Think Tank/Wiki – brainstorming/responding/evaluating  contemporary, missiological and agency development issues.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Prescribed:

Reader for Mission Leadership Foundations Unit – Pioneers International/Melbourne School of Theology

Banks, Robert, and Ledbetter, B.M., Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches, (Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2004)

Chester, Timothy., The Message of Prayer: Approaching the Throne of Grace, (IVP, 2003)

Elmer, Duanne., Cross Cultural Servanthood. (IVP, 2006)

Lawrence, James., Growing Leaders. (The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2004)

Lausanne Movement,. The Cape Town Commitment. (Lausanne, 2010)

Mallison, John., Mentoring to Develop Disciples and Leaders. (Scripture Union Australia, 1998)

Peterson, Eugene., Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading, (Eerdmans, 2009)

Ward, Rosie., Growing Women Leaders.(The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2008)

Wright, Walter., Relational Leadership: A Biblical Model for Influence and Service. (IVP, 2009)

 

Recommended:

Blackaby, Richard., Spiritual Leadership, (Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2001)

Clinton, Robert., The Making of a Leader, (Navpress,1988)

Covey, Stephen. R., Principle-Centered Leadership, (Summit Books, 1990)

De Pree, Max., Leadership Jazz: The Essential Elements of a Great Leader, (Bantam, Double Day, Dell, 2008)

De Pree, Max., Leading without Power: Finding Hope in Serving Community, (Jossey-Bass, 2003)

Miller, Calvin., The Empowered Leader: 10 Keys to Servant Leadership, (Broadman and Holman, 1995)

Murray, Andrew., Humility, The Beauty of Holiness, (CLC, 1997)

Nouwen, Henri., Ministry and Spirituality, (Continuum, 1996)

Piper, John., Brothers we are not Professionals, (Broadman and Holman, 2002)

Pue, Carson., Mentoring Leaders, (Baker Books, 2005)

D’Souza, Anthony., Being a Leader, (Africa Christian Press, 1990)

Ford, Leighton., Transforming Leadership: Jesus Way of Creating Vision, Shaping Values and Empowering Change, (Downers Grove, IVP, 1991)

Foster, Richard., Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, (San Francisco, Harper, 1988)

Willard, Dallas., The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God (Fount, 1998)

Willard, Dallas., Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ, (IVP, 2001)

Wright, Christopher., The Mission of God, (IVP, 2006)

 

Classic:

Sanders, J. Oswald., Spiritual Leadership. (Moody Press, 2007)