PC033-812 - Self-Leadership and Character Formation for Pastors

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC714-4.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, self-leadership and character formation

B. Be able to

1. Examine the theoretical and practical issues in Christ-centred leadership and personal management

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising scholarship and learning in Developing strategies for Christian character formation and leadership effectiveness

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on Christ-centred leadership and personal management

C. Be in a position to

Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Self-leadership and Character Formation for Pastors’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

  1. Leadership Assessment
  • (3 Colors/LFYSTM)       
  • Leadership development plan
  1. Character Development For Leaders  
  • Exploration of:
    • The principles of Christ-centred leadership
    • The role of the Holy Spirit and Scripture in exercising leadership
    • The relationship between a leader’s character, call and competence.
  1. Spiritual Disciplines for Leaders          
  • The disciplines that contribute to spiritual health
  • The value of accountability for healthy leadership
  • The place of the Bible and prayer in a leader’s life
  • The practice of regular reflection
  • The importance of intercessory prayer
  • Effective work rhythms and strategies to manage stress, maintain good health and avoid burnout
  • Lifelong learning and teachabilty.
  1. Personal Management          
  • Factors that influence the use of time.
  • Godly priorities and practical means of prioritisation.
  • Barriers to effective time management and determine strategies to overcome such barriers.
  • Integrity in personal and corporate finances.

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.


Allen, David. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. New York: Penguin USA, 2010.

Cloud, Henry. Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2006.

Collins, Jim. Good to Great and the Social Sectors: Why Business Thinking is Not the Answer. Boulder: Jim Collins, 2006.

Dickson, John P. Promoting the Gospel: the Whole of Life for the Cause of Christ. Rev. ed. Sydney South: Blue Bottle Books, 2006.

Frost, Michael. The Road to Missional: Journey to the Center of the Church. Ada: Baker Books, 2011.

Kotter, John P. Leading Change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1996.

Kotter, John P., and Holger Rathgeber. Our Iceberg is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions. London: Macmillan, 2006.

Lawrence, James. Growing Leaders: Reflections on Leadership, Life and Jesus. Oxford: Bible Reading Fellowship, 2004.

Lencioni, Patrick. The five dysfunctions of a team: a leadership fable. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002.

Mancini, Will. Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement. New York: Jossey-Bass, n.d.

McCrindle, Mark. The ABC of XYZ. Sydney: UNSW Press, 2010.

Sayers, Mark. The Vertical Self: How Biblical Faith Can Help Us Discover Who We Are in an Age of Self Obsession. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2010.

Scott, Susan. Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time. New York: Berkley Books, 2004.

 

Classics:

Foster, Richard J. Celebration of discipline: the path to spiritual growth. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1984.

Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership. London: Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1978.