PC092-512 - Congregational Field Education
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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5AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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pastoral churchUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC242. Students may only take 24cps of "field education" units in all fields within a course.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the dimensions of and practical issues Related to congregational leadership and management, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice
B. Be able to
1. Outline the issues Related to congregational leadership and management
2. Under supervision, Observe leadership and management in a local congregation
3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on congregational leadership and management
C. Be in a position to
1. Relating perspectives from ‘Congregational Field Education’ to congregational contexts
Content
Section A: Theoretical Study
- A general introduction to ministry leadership in congregational settings.
- An introduction to ministry leadership in one (1) particular area of congregational ministry. (For example, worship leadership, children’s ministry, small group leadership, youth ministry etc.)
- The supervisory/mentor relationship.
- Reflective practice.
Section B: Field Work
- EITHER
not less than 77 hours’ experience (with supervision) in a local congregation.
OR
a period of continuous residence (with supervision) of not less than six weeks’ duration in a local congregation.
In all cases:
Approximately 77 hours are to be spent in actual ministry;
Approximately 12 hrs are to be spent in reflection and the writing of reports and essays;
Approximately 8 hours are to be spent in theoretical study;
Approximately 8 hours are to be spent meeting with an approved supervisor/mentor on an individual basis.
Section A should entail approximately 8 class hours, at an introductory level only.
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.
Standard Resources:
Blackaby, Henry T., and Richard Blackaby. Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2001.
Cordeiro, Wayne. Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2009.
Greenleaf, Robert K. Servant Leadership: A Journey Into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness. New York: Paulist Press, 1977.
Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Nashville: Word, 1998.
Herrington, James, R. Robert Creech, and Trisha Taylor. The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003.
Hughes, Kent, and Barbara Hughes. Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2008.
Hybels, Bill. Courageous Leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002.
Iorg, Jeff. Is God Calling Me?: Answering the Question Every Leader Asks. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2008.
Kouzes, James M., and Barry Z. Posner. Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
Malphurs, Aubrey. Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2003.
McNeal, Reggie. A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000.
___________. Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2006.
Ogden, Greg, and Daniel Meyer. Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, Defining Character. Downer’s Grove, IL: IVP Connect, 2007.
Patterson, Kerry, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
____________. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, 2d ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012.
Pink, Daniel H. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. New York: Penguin Group, 2009.
Westmoreland, Andrew, and Pat Springle. Leading by Design: Follow Jesus’ Example in Leading Twelve Types of People. Friendswood, TX: Baxter Press, 2005.
Witmer, Timothy Z. The Shepherd Leader. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, 2010.)
Classic Resources:
Clinton, Robert J. The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988.
Cloud, Henry, and John Sims Townsend. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992.
Depree, Max. Leadership Is An Art. New York: Doubleday, 1989.
Ford, Leighton. Transforming Leadership: Jesus’ Way of Creating Vision, Shaping Values, and Empowering Change. Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1991.
Hettinga, Jan David, and Dallas Willard, eds. Follow Me: Experience the Loving Leadership of Jesus. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1996.
Kouzes, James M., and Barry Z. Posner. The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1987.
Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership. Chicago: Moody Press, 1980.
Swenson, Richard A. Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1992.
Available At
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College
Start Date
Census Date
End Date
Delivery Mode
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Morling College19/02/202415/03/202407/06/2024On CampusEnquire
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Morling College19/02/202415/03/202407/06/2024Off CampusEnquire