PC019-712 - Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Leadership

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC419.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in pastoral leadership including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse theological frameworks and contemporary models for church planting

2. Explain the relationship between migration, ethnicity, cultural diversity, and church life and witness in Australia

3. Demonstrate skills in leading churches through change, revitalisation and transition

4. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on contemporary issues in pastoral leadership

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘Contemporary Issues on Pastoral Leadership’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Background Issues in Church and Society (Week 1)

1. Changes in church and society that make these five areas critical for pastoral ministry and church life today

Church Planting (Weeks 2 – 3)

2. Theological framework and Biblical insights for church planting

3. Cultural analysis and research in church planting

4. Contextualisation and church planting

5. Models of planting, and models of church plants in post Christendom

6. Pioneering leadership (qualities, competencies, tasks, practicalities)

Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (Weeks 4 – 6)

7. Students will be required to spend 2-3 hours researching the ethnic and cultural diversity within the suburb in which they live or minister (present or intended).

8. Migration, ethnicity, and cultural diversity in Australia

9. Ministry, cultural and ethnic diversity: theology and practice

Family and Children's Ministry (Including Intergenerational and Young Adult Ministry) (Weeks 7 – 9)

10. Biblical perspectives on children: introduction to theology of childhood; implications for ministry

11. Children and God: Overview of moral and faith development; survey of a variety of perspectives such as Fowler, Westerhoff, and Buckland

12. Children and the church: history of children in the church; recent trends

13. Discipleship and children in an intergenerational context (integrated, holistic and intergenerational discipleship)

14. The role, contribution and impact of family in ministry with children, youth and young adults

15. Navigating transitions and faith

Youth Ministry (Weeks 10 – 11)

16. Issues facing adolescents today

17. Youth Bible engagement

18.  Developing fruitful programs and events

19. Helping teens embrace God’s heart for mission

20. Sustainability in youth ministry

Leading Change and Revitalisation in Churches (Weeks 12 – 13)

21. Identifying the need for change

22. Leading change and revitalisation in churches

23. Leading change through interpersonal effectiveness

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:

Starling, D. UnCorinthian Leadership: Thematic Reflections on 1 Corinthians. (Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2014).

Woodward, J.R. Creating a Missional Culture: Equipping the Church for the Sake of the World. (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2012).

 

Recommended (For the Five Areas of Study):

Church Planting

Addison, S. Movements that Change the World (Smyrna: Missional Press, 2009)

Frost, M. and A. Hirsch. The Shaping of Things to Come (Sydney: Strand, 2003)

Keller, T. Center Church (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012)

Male, D. (ed), Pioneers for Life: Explorations in Theology and Wisdom for Pioneering Leaders (Abington, Oxfordshire: Bible Reading Fellowship, 2011)

McCrary, L. Crider, C. Stephens, W. Calfee, R. Tradecraft: For the Church on Mission (Portland: Urban Loft, 2013)

Murray, S. Planting Churches in the 21st Century (Scottsdale: Herald Press, 2010)

Ott, C, and G. Wilson. Global Church Planting – Biblical Principles and Best Practices for Multiplication (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2011)

Robinson, M. Planting Mission-Shaped Churches Today (Oxford: Monarch, 2006)

Schnabel, E. Paul the Missionary: Realities, Strategies and Methods (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2008)

Stetzer, E. Planting New Churches in a Postmodern Age (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2003)

 

Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

Anderson, D.A., Multicultural Ministry: Finding Your Church’s Unique Rhythm (Grand Rapids, IL: Zondervan, 2004)

Anderson. D., and Cabellon, M., eds., Multicultural Ministry Handbook: Connecting Creatively to a Diverse World (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2010)

Brynjolfson, R. and Lewis, J., eds., Becoming an Intentionally Intercultural Church (World Evangelical Alliance Missions Commission, 2004) PDF download

DeYmaz, M. and Li, H. Ethnic Blends: Mixing Diversity into your local Church (Grand Rapids, IL: Zondervan, 2010)

DeYoung, C.P., Yancey, G., et al. United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race (Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2004)

Kramer, L.J. The Multicultural Experiment: Immigrants, Refugees and National Identity (Sydney: Macleay, 2003)

Lingenfelter, S.G. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships (Grand Rapids, IL: Baker, 2003)

Livermore, D., Cultural Intelligence: Improving your CQ to Engage our Multicultural World (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2009)

Pocock, M. and Henriques, J., Cultural Change and Your Church: Helping Your Church Thrive in a Diverse Society (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2007)

Rah, S-C. Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church (Chicago, IL: Moody, 2010)

Richmond, H., and Yang, M.D., eds., Crossing Borders: Shaping Faith, Ministry and Identity in Multicultural Australia (Sydney: UCA Assembly & NSW Board of Mission, 2006)

 

Family and Children's Ministry

Allen, H.C. and C.L. Ross. Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship. (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012).

Anthony, M. Dreaming of More for the Next Generation: Lifetime Faith Ignited by Family Ministry. (Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook, 2012).

Balswick, J.O. and J.K. Balswick. The Family: A Christian Perspective on The Contemporary Family, 4th Edition. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007).

Bunge, M.J. The Child in Christian Thought. (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2001).

Csinos, D.M. and I. Beckwith. Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013).

Garland, D.S. Family Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide. (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012).

May, S. and B. Posterski. Children Matter: Celebrating their Place in the Church, Family, and Community. (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2005).

Okholm, T. Kingdom Family: Re-Envisioning God's Plan for Marriage and Family. (Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2012).

Richards, A. Children in the Bible: A Fresh Approach. (London: SPCK, 2013).

Tolman, T. Collide: Exploring Intergenerational Ministry. (Sydney: Tammy Tolman, 2013).

 

Youth Ministry

Dean, K., C. Clark and D. Rahn, Starting Right: Thinking Theologically about Youth Ministry (Grand Rapids, MI: Youth Specialities; Zondervan, 2001).

Dean, K., Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2004).

Fields, D., Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry (Grand Rapids: Youth Specialities, Zondervan, 2002).

Hawkins, T., Leaders Who Will Last (Sydney: Hawkins Ministry, 2002).

Kimmel, T., Why Christian Kids Rebel (Nashville: World Wide, 2004).

King, M., Presence-centered Youth Ministry: Guiding Students into Spiritual Formation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006).

Lawrence, R., Jesus-Centred Youth Ministry (Loveland, CO: Group, 2007).

Moser, K., Changing the World Through Effective Youth Ministry (Sydney: Aquila, 2000).

Strommen, M. P., K. Jones and D. Rahn, Youth Ministry That Transforms (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001).

 

Leading Change and Revitalisation in Churches

Bate, P., Strategies for Cultural Change. (London: Butterworth Heinmann, 1995).

Quinn, R., Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within, (San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass, 1996).

Rogers, E.M., Diffusion of Innovations, 4th. Ed. (New York, NY: Free Press, 1995).

Taylor, C., Walking the Talk: Building a Culture for Success, (Sydney: Random House, Business, 2005).