PC074-812 - Contemporary Pastoral 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 PC779-4.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, approaches to ethical, conflicted and team relationships in pastoral ministry

B. Be able to

1. Examine the theoretical and methodological issues in ethical, conflicted and team relationships in pastoral ministry

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship and learning in Developing strategies for effective ethical, conflicted and team relationships in pastoral ministry

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on approaches to ethical, conflicted and team relationships in pastoral ministry

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Contemporary Pastoral Leadership’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

The unit is made up of the following sections and sub-sections:

A. Ethical Pastoral Relationships

  • The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Relationships
  • Emotional Intelligence and Pastoral Relationships
  • Ethics in Pastoral Relationships

B. Conflicted Relationships

  • A Biblical Approach to Conflicted Relationships
  • Personal Conflict and Problem People
  • Conflicted Relationships in Organisations
  • Relational Conflict in Systems

C. Team Relationships

  • The Theology and Practice of Team Relationships
  • Relationally Leading a Team
  • Growing Collaborative Relationships in Teams
  • Effective Team Relationships in a Pastoral Team

D. Mentoring Relationships

  • The Theology and Practice of Mentoring
  • Relational Skills in Mentoring and Coaching

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.


Recommended:

Akin, Daniel L. and R. Scott Pace, Pastoral Theology (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2017).

Barthel, Tara Klena and David V. Edling, Redeeming Church Conflicts (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012).

Bushe, Gervase R., Clear Leadership (Boston: Davies-Black, 2010).

Gula, Richard M., Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministry (New York: Paulist Press, 2010).

HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Team (Boston: Harvard Business School, 2013).

Hussinger, Deborah Van Deusen and Theresa F. Latin, Transforming Church Conflict (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2013).

Leas, Speed, Discover Your Conflict Management Style rev. ed. (Lanham: The Alban Institute, 2014).

Lencioni, Patrick, The Ideal Team Player (Hoboken: Jossey-Bass, 2016).

Lyon, K. Brynolf and Dan P. Moseley, How to Lead in Church Conflict (Nashville: Abingdon, 2012).

Phillips, Bob, Overcoming Conflict (Eugene: Harvest House, 2017).

Priolo, Lou, Resolving Conflict (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2016).

Reese, Randy D. and Robert Loane, Deep Mentoring (Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2012).

Witmer, Timothy Z., The Shepherd Leader (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2010).

 

Classics:

Gerzon, Mark, Leading through Conflict (Boston: Harvard Business School, 2006).

Goleman, Daniel. Working with Emotional Intelligence (London: Bloomsbury, 1998).

Katzenbach, Jon R. and Douglas K. Smith, The Wisdom of Teams (Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill, 1993).

Lencioni, Patrick, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002).

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

Poirier, Alfred, The Peace Making Pastor (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006).

Pue, Carson. Mentoring Leaders (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005).