PC114-506 - Foundations of Christian Leadership

  • 1,392 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 6
    Credit Points
  • 0.0625 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code RYP34.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of Christian leadership and its contemporary challenges

B. Be able to

1. Demonstrate skill in the teaching and practice of Christian leadership

2. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on Christian Leadership

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Foundations of Christian Leadership’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry contexts

Content

  1. The Example of Jesus and Servant Leadership
  2. Manuscript Discovery of the Pastoral Epistles
  3. Qualifying as a Leader
  4. Apt Teaching and False Teaching
  5. Oversight, Church Discipline and the Leader
  6. Power, Weakness and Suffering in Leadership
  7. Leadership, Vision and Ministry Strategy
  8. Self-Discipline and Self-Care

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.


Bonhoeffer, D., The Cost of Discipleship (London: SCM, 1959)

Dickson, J., Humilitas (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2011)

Dodd, B.J., Empowered Church Leadership; Ministry in the Spirit According to Paul (Downers Grove: IVP, 2004)

Fee, G.D., 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1988)

Guthrie, D., The Pastoral Epistles (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1957)

Keller, T. J., Center Church : Doing Balanced, Gospel-centered Ministry in Your City (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012)

Perman, M., What’s Best Next; How the Gospel transforms the way you get things done (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014)