PC112-508 - Foundations of Christian Mentoring

  • 1,856 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 8
    Credit Points
  • 0.083 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC255-100. Unit exclusions: PC011-508

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of Christian mentoring, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Outline a vision for mentoring others into maturity

2. Define the dynamics of mentoring relationships

3. Demonstrate basic interpersonal skills in mentoring

4. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on Christian mentoring

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives and skills of Foundations of Christian Mentoring to ministry contexts

Content

Section A: Biblical, Theological and Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives. (LO: A , B1, B2, B4)

1. Biblical and pastoral perspectives on relationships

2. Biblical and pastoral perspectives on Christian discipling/mentoring

3. Case study: professional mentoring in workplaces

 

Section B: Skills and Methods in Mentoring (LO: B1, B2, B3, B4)

1. Skills and qualities of disciplers/mentors

2. Skills practice: pastoral questioning and active listening

 

Section C: Skills Practice (LO: B1, B2, B3, B4)

1. Conducting a mentoring session

2. Skills practice: conducting a mentoring session

 

Section D: Developing a Mentoring Program (LO: C)

1. Developing a program within a church community

2. Training programs to develop disciplers/mentors

 

Section E: Action Reflection and Continuous Learning (A, B1, B2, B3, B4, C)

1. Reviewing our own performance and impact

2. Common pitfalls and problems

3. Supervision and mentoring

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.


Prescribed Readings:

Mallison, John. Mentoring to Develop Disciples and Leaders. Lidcombe: Scripture Union, 1998.

Available as a free download from: http://www.johnmallison.com/jmmentorbook/

 

Recommended Readings:

Collins, Gary R. Christian Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide. 3rd edition; Wheaton: Tyndale House, 2007.

*Collins, Gary R. Christian Coaching: Helping Others turn Potential into Reality. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2009.

Geldard, David and Geldard, Kathryn. Basic Personal Counselling Skills. Sydney: Pearson Education, 2009.

Geldard, Kathryn and Geldard, David. Counselling Skills in Everyday Life. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.

*Horsefall, T., Mentoring for Spiritual Growth. Abingdon: BRF. 2008.

Laniak, Timothy. Shepherds after My Own Heart: Pastoral traditions and leadership in the Bible. Downers Grove: IVP, 2006.

*Lewis, R., Mentoring Matters. Oxford: Monarch, 2009.

Martin, Kara. Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work. Singapore: Graceworks, 2017.

*McGilvray, J., God’s Love in Action. Brunswick: Acorn, 2009.

Nouwen, Henri. The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society. New York: Doubleday, 1979.

*Pue, C. Mentoring leaders : wisdom for developing character, calling, and competency. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005.

*Wright, W. Mentoring: the Promise of Relational Leadership. Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004.

 

Classics:

*Stanley, Paul and Clinton, Robert J. Connecting: the Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1992.

 

Online Resources:

Australian Christian mentoring network: http://www.mentoringnetwork.org.au/

UK mentoring hub: http://thementoringnetwork.net/

John Mallison’s Christian mentoring resources: http://www.johnmallison.com/

The Mentor Exchange: http://johnmark.net.au/mx/

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