EM062-812 - Issues in Mission Leadership: B

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code MSM65.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, mission leadership in cross cultural contexts

B. Be able to

1. Examine selected themes and issues in contemporary mission leadership

2. Review the relevance of insights gained to selected mission agencies/NGOs and personal leadership practice in diverse cultural contexts

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on the selected themes and issues in mission leadership in cross cultural contexts

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Issues in Mission Leadership B’ to cross cultural ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

This Issues in Mission Leadership: B unit builds on the first two units to continue to emphasise the inner life and character of the leader, while focusing more on developing their leadership skills in a cross cultural context as they lead and mentor others. The content centres on four issues, and their particular implications for cross cultural leaders –

The ‘Darkside’ of Leadership

Using psychological and biblical perspectives this theme develops practical insights on how our own particular leadership effectiveness is shaped and influenced by things that may lie ‘beneath’ the surface of our lives. Some of these things we may know about; others we may not. This theme seeks to address questions like – Do we really know ourselves well? Do we really understand how we come across to others? Are we able to grow through areas of personal weakness, or do we tend to deny them, or blame others? How can we find healing and renewal from those things which might be hindering our leadership effectiveness?

The Tough Tasks of Leadership

This theme will explore, analyse and biblically reflect on those aspects of leadership responsibility that can often create the greatest personal tension in a leader’s life. Specific areas include conflict management, confrontation, and dispute resolution. The applied aspect of this theme will explore areas such as the impact of personality and cultural diversity on these ‘tough’ tasks of leadership.

Leading in Complexity

This theme covers the complexity of leadership in the context of cultural, generational, and gender diversity. The primary focus is upon –

  • The impact of culture on the way we lead and are lead,
  • The dynamics of how gender and generation influence the way we lead and the way others follow,
  • ‘Best practices’ to maximise leadership effectiveness in the light of the uniqueness we personally bring to our leadership,
  • ‘Best practices’ to draw out the best in others, and help them manage the complexities in which they find themselves.

Spiritual Warfare

This theme is aimed at addressing  ONE area of Spiritual Warfare - namely, the need for cross cultural leaders to be acutely aware of and personally intuitive to –

  • The ways in which the enemy seeks specifically to undermine and attack leaders,
  • The ways in which the Holy Spirit has equipped leaders to deal with spiritual oppression and attack in their own lives, and the lives of those they lead.

There is a strong focus on biblical reflection, cultural perspectives, the role of prayer, and the importance of community (that is the church and the support and role of others in the team) in maintaining a victorious and healthy spirituality in the context of spiritual battles.

The relationships of the leader

  • All the areas of focus in this unit are deliberately centred in the relational aspects of cross cultural leadership,
  • Mentoring of self and others,
  • Peer group interaction.

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 Issues in Mission Leadership: B unit – Pioneers International/Melbourne School of Theology

Arnold, Clinton., 3 Crucial Questions About Spiritual Warfare, (Baker, 1997)

de Bono, E., Six Thinking Hats. Penguin Books, 1999).

Elmer, Duanne., Cross Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry,  (IVP, 2005)

Livermore, David A., Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The New Secret to Success,  (Amacom, 2009)

Lingenfelter, Sherwood.,  Leading Cross Culturally, (Baker, 2008)

McIntosh, Gary, & Rima, Samuel., Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: The Paradox of Personal Dysfunction, (Baker, 2007)

Mulholland, Robert., Invitation to a Journey: Honest Talk about Jealousy, Anger, Sex, Money, Food, Pride, (IVP, 1996)

Plueddemann,, James., Leading Across Cultures. (Downers Grove:IVP, 2009)

Sande, Ken., The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, (Baker, 2004)

Abramson, Bob., Just a Little Bit More Workbook: The Heart of a Mentor: Accounts of Cross-Cultural Mentoring and the Lessons They Hold. (Alphabet Resources, 2010)

 

Recommended:

Arnold, Clinton., Spiritual Warfare, (Zondervan, 1999)

Enlow, Ralph., The Leader’s Palette: Seven Primary Colours, (WestBow Press, 2013)

Foster, Richard., Money, Sex and Power, (Hodder and Stoughton, 2009)

Hiebert, Paul, Anthropological Insights for Missionaries, (Baker, 1985)

Hiebert, Paul, Transforming World Views, (Baker, 2008)

Hiebert, Paul., The Gospel in Human Contexts: Anthropological Explorations for Contemporary Missions, (Baker, 2009)

Hong, S., “Cross-­‐Cultural Mentoring: A Brief Comparison of Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures.” William Carey International Development Journal, (Vol 1, Issue 3: Summer 2012)

Burgess, B., The Blessed Art of Peacemaking, The Briefing Matthias Media (November 2010, Issue 386)

Hofstede, Geert., Cultures and Organisations: Software of the Mind. 2nd Ed, (McGraw Hill, 2005)

House, Robert, Hanges, Paul, Javadian Mansour, Dorfman Peter, and Gupta Vipin, Eds ., Culture, Leadership and Organisations:The Globe Study of 62 Societies, (Sage, 2004)

House, Robert. J, and Hanges, P.J, et al., Culture, Leadership, and Organizations: The GLOBE Study of 62 Societies, (Sage, 2004)

MacDonald, Gordon., A Resilient Life, (Nelson Books, 2006)

MacDonald, Gordon., Buiilding Below the Waterline, Shoring up the Foundations of Leadership, (Hendrickson Publishers, 2011)

Mensah, J & Mensah, G., The Lost Art of Spiritual Warfare, (Ghana, 2011).

Moreau, A Scott., Essentials of Spiritual Warfare, (Wipf and Stock, 2008)

Quinn, Robert., Deep Change, (Jossey Bass, 1996)

Rankin, Jerry and Stetzer, Ed., Spiritual Warfare and Missions, (BH Publishing, 2010)

Strom, Mark., Arts of the Wise Leader, (Sophos Publications, 2007)