PC034-812 - Leadership in Christian Ministry

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

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC634. 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 Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, leadership in Christian ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Examine biblical principles of leadership in ministry

2. Critique the elements of, and selected approaches to, leadership and management in Christian ministry

3. Demonstrate skill in leadership in Christian ministry

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

C. Be in a position to

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

Content

Section A: Leadership Principles and Skills

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

10. Societal make up. Use of census data.

11.Cultural and spiritual trends and how culture shapes outreach ministry.

12. Personal disciplines and intentional character development.

13. Understanding your personality and overcoming disappointments.

Section C: Field Work

14. 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.

15. Students undertake a personal evaluation, under supervision, of their own strengths and weaknesses in leadership. The evaluation may be in written or oral form.

Note

Sections A, B and C are weighted 60%, 20% and 20% respectively in the assessment.

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).