PC037-812 - Transformational Leadership

  • 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 PC737-4. Unit exclusions: PC070-812, PC070-912

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, spiritual formation and leadership development

B. Be able to

1. Examine the theoretical and practical issues in spiritual formation and leadership development

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship and learning in designing programs for spiritual formation and leadership development

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on spiritual formation and leadership development

C. Be in a position to

Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Transformational Leadership’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

 

1. Dealing with Conflict in the Grace of Christ

This topic seeks to explore the issue of conflict and how differences of perspective can disrupt the life of congregations. This topic will also help students bring truthful and powerful communication skills to the people they work with. Time is given to practicing how to have a gracious and wise “difficult conversation” with a person with whom you need to interact.

2. Leadership Through Others

Effective church leaders know the value of ministry teams—most of the work in growing a church is accomplished through a “willing few”. This topic addresses the specific skill set of recruiting, developing and directing teams that build the church and that reach out in service and evangelism. Specific focus is given to the need to gather and include diverse people into the life of the church, making sure there are clear avenues for them to make significant contributions to the church, as well as being able to give constructive, clear feedback and timely evaluation.

3. Leading a Church Through Growth Transitions

This topic enables learners to focus on specific growth obstacles and opportunities in order for the church to mature to “the next level” of ministry fruitfulness. Attention is given to personalizing a plan as well as how to engage in strategic planning for sustaining ministry effectiveness.

4. Leadership Through Organisation

This topic explores the skills and understanding needed to manage vision and purpose in a growing church so that it keeps focused on what it’s supposed to be and do, and achieves long-term fruitfulness. Attention is given to developing purpose and mission statements, facing long-term challenges as well as developing personalized strategies for leadership in ministry.

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.


Addison, S., Movements that Change the World, Downers Grove, IL.: IVP, 2011.

Bossidy, L., R. Charan, and C. Burck, Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done New York: Crown, 2002.

 

 

Gladwell, M., The Tipping Point: How Little Things can Make a Big Difference, Boston: Black Bay, 2000.

 

 

Heclo, H., On Thinking Institutionally, Boulder, CO.: Paradigm, 2008.

 

 

Heifetz, R. and M. Linsky, Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading, Boston, MA.: Harvard Business Review, 2002.

 

 

Hirsch, Alan., The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church, Grand Rapids, MI.: Brazos, 2006.

 

 

Joiner, W. and S. Josephs, Leadership Agility: Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006.

 

 

Keller, T., Centre Church, Grand Rapids, MI.: Zondervan, 2012.

 

 

Lints, R., The Fabric of Theology, Grand Rapids, MI., Eerdmans, 1993.

 

 

Martin, K., The Myth of the 200 Barrier: How to Lead Through Transitional Growth Nashville, TN.: Abingdon, 2005.

 

 

Peck, M. S., The Different Drum: community-making and peace, London: Arrow, 1999.

 

 

Parrett, G. and S.S. Kang, Teaching the Faith, Forming the Faithful, Downers Grove, IL.: IVP, 2009.

 

 

Ott, E. S., Transform your Church with Ministry Teams, Grand Rapids, MI.: Eerdmans, 2005.

 

 

Selznick, Philip., Leadership in Administration, Berkeley: UCP, 2009.

 

 

Senge, P. M., The Fifth Discipline, New York: Doubleday, 1990.