PC235 - Principles of Leadership and Management

  • 0 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 4
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

PC234

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

  1. The theology and dynamics of Christian leadership that empower others as leaders and managers
  2. Principles and processes of leading and managing Christian institutions

B. Be able to

  1. Outline biblical principles and patterns of leadership
  2. Describe the dynamics and processes of leading and managing Christian institutions
  3. Observe the principles and processes of Christian leadership and management

C. Be in a position to

  1. Use perspectives from ‘Principles of Leadership and Management’ for personal understanding and in ministry contexts

Content

A study of leadership in Christian ministries in the light of biblical, theological and management perspectives.

Section A:  Theoretical Study

  1. Biblical models and principles of leadership and management.
  2. Developing clearly stated purposes, well-conceived goals, detailed plans.  Methods of evaluation; feedback.
  3. Management styles and theories; appropriate leadership for different situations and people; motivation.
  4. Principles of organisation; time management & decision making; using dictation.
  5. Financial management: Christian principles in using money; understanding accounts; budgeting.

Section B:  Field Work

  1. Each candidate is required to spend at least 8 hours under the guidance of a Christian in a significant management position, to observe and reflect upon the principles and processes of manage­ment as he/she sees them in operation.
  2. Each candidate is also required to undertake a personal evaluation, under supervision, of his/her own strengths and weaknesses in leadership.  The result of this evaluation is to be presented to the candidate’s supervisor; it may be in written or oral form.

Note: Sections A and B are weighted approximately 70% and 30% respectively.

Set Readings

Prescribed:

Anthony, M. J., Management Essentials for Christian Ministries (Nashville, Tenn; Broadman & Holman, 2005).

Tidball, D. J., Builders and Fools: Leadership the Bible Way (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 1999).

Wright, W., Relational Leadership (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).

 

Recommended:

Bacher, R., Church Administration: Programs, Process and Purpose (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007).

Bass, R. W., Leadership in Congregations (Herndon, VA: Alban, 2006).

Bolman, L. G., Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and Leadership (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2003).

Brand, C. O. and R. S.Norman, Perspectives on Church Government: Five Views of Church Polity (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2004).

Clarke, A. D., Secular and Christian Leadership in Corinth: A Socio-Historical and Exegetical Study of 1 Corinthians 1-6 (Bletchley, Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2006).

Cole, N., Organic Leadership: Leading Naturally Right Where You Are (Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker, 2009).

Collins, J., Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (London: Random House, 2005).

Cowan, S. B. (ed.). Who Runs the Church: 4 Views on Church Government (Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 2004).

Gerzon, M., Leading through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Difference into Opportunity (Boston, Mass: Harvard, 2006).

Hotchkiss, D., Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership (Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 2008).

Johnson, B. C and A. Dreitcer, Beyond the Ordinary: Spirituality for Church Leaders (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Kaiser, J. E., Winning on Purpose: How to Organize Congregations to Succeed in their Mission (Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 2006).

Keel, T., Intuitive Leadership: Embracing a Paradigm of Narrative, Metaphor and Chaos (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2007).

Laniak, T. S., Shepherds after my Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible (Downers Grove, Ill: Intervarsity Press, 2006).

Malphurs, A., Being Leaders (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Malphurs, A., Leading Leaders: Empowering Church Boards for Ministry Excellence (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2005).

McNeal, R., Practicing Greatness: Seven Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2006).

Nelson, J., How to Become a Creative Church Leader (London: Canterbury Press, 2008).

Prosser, S., To be a Servant Leader (Mahwah, NJ: Paulist, 2007).

Roxburgh, A. J., The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach the World (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2006).

Smith, D. P., Pathway for Renewal: Practical Steps for Congregations (Herndon, VA: Alban, 2008).

Tidball, D. J., Ministry by the Book: New Testament Patterns for Pastoral Leadership (Nottingham: Apollos, 2008).

Welch, R. H., Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry (Nashville, Tenn: Broadman & Holman, 2005).

Wright, W., Mentoring: The Promise of Relational Leadership (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).