PC034-712 - Leadership in Christian Ministry

  • 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 PC434. Unit exclusions: PC035-612, PC035-712, PC035-812, PC068-812, PC068-912, PC062-812, PC062-912

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of leadership in Christian ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Discuss biblical principles of leadership in ministry

2. Critically Analyse the elements of leadership and management in Christian ministry

3.  Demonstrate skill in leadership in Christian ministry

4. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on leadership in Christian ministry

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Leadership in Christian Ministry’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A: Leadership Principles and Skills (60%)

  1. Biblical principles of leadership
  2. Leadership qualities and style
  3. Understanding the health of your church or organisation
  4. Visionary thinking and strategic planning; communicating vision
  5. Being a “change agent” and influencing organisational culture
  6. Ethics in leadership
  7. Finding, selecting and investing in a team; writing job contracts
  8. Running effective meetings and a small group
  9. Conflict management and working with different personality types

Section B: Understanding Australian Society and Personal Development (20%)

  1. Societal make up.  Use of census data.
  2. Cultural and spiritual trends and how culture shapes outreach ministry
  3. Personal disciplines and intentional character development
  4. Understanding your personality and overcoming disappointments

Section C: Field Work (20%)

  1. At least 8 hours under the guidance of a Christian in a significant leadership position, observing and reflecting upon the principles and processes of leadership in operation.
  2. Candidates undertake a personal evaluation, under supervision, of their own strengths and weaknesses in leadership.  The evaluation may be in written or oral form.

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.


Baab, L., Personality Type in Congregations (Bethesda, MD: Alban, 1998).

Banks, R. and B. Ledbetter, Reviewing Leadership (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).

Blanchard, K., J. Carlos and A. Randolph, Empowerment Takes More than a Minute (San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, 1996).

Jones, G. and R. Jones, Teamwork: How to Build Relationships (London: Scripture Union, 2003).

Malphurs, A., Advanced Strategic Planning (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999).

Malphurs, A., Being Leaders (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Maxwell, J., Developing the Leaders Around You (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1995).

Rendle, G., Leading Change in the Congregation (Bethesda, MD: Alban, 1998).

Richardson, R., Creating a Healthier Church (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996).

Schaller, L., Tattered Trust: Is there Hope for Your Denomination? (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Shawchuck and Heuser, Managing the Congregation (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Steinke, P., Healthy Congregations: a Systems Approach (Bethesda, MD: Alban, 1996).

Tidball, D., Builders and Fools (Leicester, IVP, 1999).

Wright, W., Relational Leadership (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).