R. Kadyschuk, PhD 3 credit hours

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1 Fall-Winter R. Kadyschuk, PhD 3 credit hours rkadyschuk@horizon.edu Course Description This course is an introduction to contemporary approaches to leadership. It is an undergraduate course offered in conjunction with attendance at the Willow Creek Canada Global Leadership Summit Students may take this course for credit towards an undergraduate diploma or degree. Global Leadership Summit 2014 conference sessions are held at three times: (attend one location of your choice) August 14-15, 2014 October 23-24,2014 January 22-23, 2015 See for August and October locations. The January 22-23, 2015 session is held on campus at Horizon College and Seminary. Contact registrar@horizon.edu for information on course registration and attendance. Also see for information. Potential students who are not able to attend any of the above session locations have the option of viewing of the 2014 Global Leadership Summit conference videos. The DVD set is available for purchase from Willow Creek Canada. For qualified students, a course is available for credit towards M.A. degrees at Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, Manitoba. Contact Dr. Ron Kadyschuk (at address above) for a syllabus and registration information. G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

2 Biblical Background As the body of Christ, the Church is called to serve with two primary mandates: a. The Go ye... declaration by Jesus in Matthew 28 sets out the missions mandate of the Church to the world. b. A parallel declaration by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4 sets out the equipping mandate of the leadership to the Church. 11 It was he (Christ) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work (Ephesians ). Pastors and other ministry leaders are called to prepare God s people for works of service (v12). Two practical reasons for heeding this call include: It leads to functioning and fulfilled saints of God who are growing and serving through their Spirit-empowered giftings. It leads to happier pastors who don t have to do everything to keep the local church going. There will be greater joy in seeing God s people find their place of service in the Church. G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

3 Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of Biblical principles and responsibilities for leadership in general as well as in a ministry setting 2. Perceive the great diversity of contexts for leadership in ministry and the distinctive elements associated with such contexts 3. Analyze the diversity of positive and negative characteristics related to leadership situations and reflect on one s own developing leadership style 4. Express a personal, Biblical-based philosophy of leadership theory and practice Relationship to Horizon s Mission, Student Learning Outcomes, and Program Objectives Horizon s mission, To prepare men and women for Christian life and ministry, is specifically addressed by this course since growth in leadership awareness and ability is central to effective Christian life and ministry. The course also provides specific support for three of the Student Learning Outcomes that are defined by Horizon College as institutional goals: Students will grow in Christ-like character Students will experience and model a healthy relationship with Christ, evidenced by growth in Christ-like character and godly relationships Students will demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies of Christian ministry As students perceive and apply principles and practices for effective godly leadership, they are more capable to grow in Christ-like character, in godly relationships, and in core competencies for Christian ministry. Required Readings Bredfeldt, Gary. Great Leader Great Teacher: Recovering the Biblical Vision for Leadership. Chicago: Moody, A second textbook of your choice. This selection allows you to consider a leadership topic of personal choice. Confer with Dr. Kadyschuk to confirm the suitability of your choice. G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

4 Course Assignments and Evaluation 1. Attendance at the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit 2014 at one of the three locations listed above (or purchase and view the GLS 2014 DVD set). 2. A written personal response to each of the speakers presentations. EACH response should be one to two pages in length ( words) and include: A brief summary of the content (very brief overview) Personal reflections on the purpose of the material presented and its value for growth in leadership Some analytical observations on the effectiveness of the speaker to present their topic and engage their audience A few specific examples of things the speaker said that stick with you Be sure to label the name of the speaker and their topic clearly at the top of each response. Use the conference notebook during presentations to make personal notes so as to have adequate material to use when writing the responses. Value: 20% Due Date: To be arranged 3. Written reports on conversations you have with five other conference participants. Select five of the sessions that are of particular interest to you. For each speaker selected, talk to one other conference participant for minutes about the presentation (note: for the five reports, talk to at least three different people in total so as to get different perspectives on the conference material) During these conversations, share your personal impressions, likes/dislikes, ideas gained for the future, etc. Write one to two pages of summary report for EACH of the five conversations. Be sure to include the name of the other person and the name of the conference speaker in each of the reports. Value: 20% Due Date: To be arranged G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

5 4. Two written critical book reviews: one for the Bredfeldt textbook and one for your second book selection. Include the following items in the reviews: A summary of the key content of the book (3 pages 600 to 750 words) A personal review of the value of the material for growth in Christian leadership (2 pages 400 to 500 pages) Some analytical critique about strengths and weaknesses of the book (2 pages) Note: In the review of your second book, be sure to include commentary on why you selected that book. Also be specific about how it contributes to your personal areas of interest concerning leadership in ministry Value: 30% Due Dates: To be arranged 5. A personal statement of philosophy and praxis of leadership in ministry. Based on your past reading and experience as well as your experience with this course, prepare an extended written response to the question: What does it mean to be a leader in ministry? (4-5 pages; words) Note: If you are emphasizing a specialized area of leadership, add that detail to the title (e.g., What it means to be a leader in youth ministry ) Value: 30% Due Date: To be arranged Note: There are late penalties for assignments that are handed in past the due dates. G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

6 Course Content The Global Leadership Summit conference provides a broad exposure to leadership theory and practice in a diversity of secular and church-based contexts. Your written reflections on the conference sessions and conversations with other participants will assist you in processing and personalizing the extensive conference material. The two textbooks focus attention on issues of leadership theory and practice within the context of ministry and, more specifically, on aspects of ministry leadership of particular interest to each student in the course. The statement of personal philosophy and praxis of leadership will focus all of the elements of the course to enhance personal growth from the total experience. Areas of potential emphasis for individual choice (of the second book as well as the orientation of your philosophy statement) may include: Leadership theory and practice (for personal growth related to ministry in general, parachurch ministry, business, organizational leadership, etc.) Pastoral leadership Worship ministry leadership Children s ministry leadership Youth ministry leadership One of the areas of leadership, management, and/or administration that is represented by the presentation speakers Additional Resources The following website introduces speakers from the Global Leadership Summit Video clips introduce you to each speaker and their area of focus. Some of the conference speakers have published books and other materials that may be of interest to you. G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

7 Bibliography Back, Wayne. The Christian Manager: A Practical Guide for Bible-Based Management. Victoria: Management Training Australia, Balda, Janis and Balda, Wesley. Handbook for Battered Leaders. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, Barna, George. The Power of Team Leadership: Finding Strength in Shared Responsibility. Colorado Springs: Waterbrook Press, The Power of Vision: Discover and Apply God s Plan for Your Life and Ministry. Ventura, California: Gospel Light, Blanchard, Ken, et.al. Leading At a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations. Upper Saddle River: Prentice-Hall, Boa, Kenneth. The Perfect Leader: Practicing the Leadership Traits of God. Colorado Springs: Cook Communications, Bradbury, Travis and Jean Greaves. Leadership 2.0. San Diego: TalentSmart, Emotional Intelligence 2.0. San Diego: TalentSmart, 2009 Bredfeldt, Gary. Great Leader Great Teacher: Recovering the Biblical Vision for Leadership. Chicago: Moody, Buckingham, Marcus. Standout: The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Campbell, Lattis. Developing Leaders for the Church: Biblical Principles of Leadership Empowerment. United States: ηγεσία Press, Clinton, J. Robert. The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development. Second Edition. Colorado Springs: NavPress, Cloud, Henry. Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge. New York: HarperCollins, Cochlan, Greg. Love Leadership: What the World Needs Now. New York: New Voices Press, Collins, Jim and Morten Hansen. Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck Why Some Thrive Despite Them. New York: HarperCollins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don t. New York: Harper Collins, Cordeiro, Wayne. Doing Church As a Team. Ventura: Regal, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

8 Cornwall, Judson. Profiles of a Leader: The Characteristics of Spiritual Leadership. Plainfield, NJ: Logos International, Cottrell, David. Leadership...Biblically Speaking: The Power of Principle-Based Leadership. Dallas: CornerStone Leadership, Monday Morning Choices: 12 Powerful Ways to Go From Everyday to Extraordinary. New York: Harper Collins, Cousins, Don. Experiencing LeaderShift: Letting Go of Leadership Heresies. Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, DePree, Max. Leadership Is an Art. New York: Doubleday, Driver, T. L. Seven Keys to Effective Lay Ministry. Belleville, ON: Essence Publishing, Drucker, Peter. Managing Oneself. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, Eims, Leroy. Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be: Lessons on Leadership from the Bible. Second Edition. Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, Farrel, Bill. The 10 Best Decisions a Leader Can Make. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House, Finzel, Hans. Empowered Leaders. Nashville: Word, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Colorado Springs: Cook, Fisher, Roger and Scott Brown. Getting Together: Building Relationships as We Negotiate. New York: Penguin, Forman, Rowland, et.al. The Leadership Baton: An Intentional Strategy for Developing Leaders in Your Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Galloway, Dale. On-Purpose Leadership: Multiplying Your Ministry by Becoming a Leader of Leaders. Kansas City, Beacon Hill, Goleman, Daniel, et.al. Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. Boston: Harvard Business School, Gray, Jim. How Leaders Speak: Essential Rules for Engaging and Inspiring Others. Toronto: Dundurn Press, Chazown: Define Your Vision. Pursue Your Passion. Live Your Life on Purpose. Colorado Springs: Multnomah, Hanson, Amy. Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults Over 50. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

9 Hedges, Kristi. The Power of Presence: Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others. New York: AMACOM (American Management Association), Hellman, Yael. Learning for Leadership: A Facilitative Approach for Training Leaders. New York: American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Press, 2014 Hirsch, Alan and Tim Catchim. The Permanent Revolution: Apostolic Imagination and Practice for the 21 st Century Church. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Hughes, Bryn. Leadership Tool Kit. Eastbourne: Kingsway, Hybels, Bill. Courageous Leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Holy Discontent: Fueling the Fire that Ignites Personal Vision. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Leadership Axioms: Powerful Leadership Proverbs. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Joiner, Bill and Stephen Josephs. Leadership Agility: Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Keller, Gary. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. Austin, Texas: Bard Press, Kouzes, James and Barry Posner, Editors. Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Kouzes, James and Barry Posner. A Leader s Legacy. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, The Leadership Challenge. Fifth edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Kraft, Dave. Leaders Who Last. Wheaton: Crossway, Mistakes Leaders Make. Wheaton: Crossway, Lencioni, Patrick. The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers that Turn Colleagues into Competitors. San Francisco: Wiley (Jossey-Bass), The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Lewis, Rick. Mentoring Matters: Building Strong Christian Leaders, Avoiding Burnout, Reaching the Finish Line. Grand Rapids: Monarch, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

10 Loehr, Jim and Tony Schwartz. The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to Hight Performance and Personal Renewal. New York: Free Press, MacDonald, Gordon. Building Below the Waterline: Shoring Up the Foundations of Leadership. Peabody: Hendrickson, Malphurs, Aubrey. Advanced Strategic Planning: A 21 st Century Model for Church and Ministry Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker, Look Before You Lead: How to Discern and Shape Your Church Culture. Grand Rapids: Baker, Maximizing Your Effectiveness: How to Discover and Develop Your Divine Design. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, Malphurs, Aubrey and Will Mancini. Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church. Grand Rapids: Baker, Managing Up. [Pocket Mentor: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges]. Boston: Harvard Business Press, Marquardt, Michael. Leading With Questions: How Leaders Find the Right Solutions By Knowing What to Ask. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Marturano, Janice. Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership. New York: Bloomsbury, Maurer, Rick. Beyond the Wall of Resistance: Why 70% of All Changes Fail and What You Can Do About It. Revised edition. Austin: Bard Press, Maxwell, John. Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential. New York: Center Street (Hachette Book Group), The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Myra, Harold and Marshall Shelley. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Northouse, Peter. Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice. Second Edition. Thousand Oaks: Sage, Leadership: Theory and Practice. Sixth Edition. Thousand Oaks: Sage, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

11 Ogden, Greg. Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Olson, David. Discovering Your Leadership Style: The Power of Chemistry, Strategy and Spirituality. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, Ortberg, John. When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, If You Want to Walk on Water, You ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Oudeh, Gayle and Nabil Oudeh. Conflict is For the Birds: Understanding Your Conflict Management Style. Ottawa: CCR International Publishing, Rath, Tom. StrengthsFinder 2.0. New York: Gallup Press, Rath, Tom and Barry Conchie. Strengths-Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow. New York: Gallup Press, Strengths-Based Leadership: A BookCaps Study Guide. New York: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Reiland, Dan. Amplified Leadership: 5 Practices to Establish Influence, Build People, and Impact Others for a Lifetime. Lake Mary: Charisma House, Reynolds, Siimon. Why People Fail: The 16 Obstacles to Success and How you Can Overcome Them. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Sandberg, Sheryl. Leadership Skills: Essentials of Leadership and the Skills Required to Lead Effectively. New York: Amazon Digital Services, Schein, Edgar. Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling. San Francisco: Berrett- Koehler, Shawchuck, Norman and Roger Heuser. Managing the Congregation: Building Effective Systems to Serve People. Nashville: Abingdon, Snyder, Steven. Leadership and the Art of Struggle: How Great Leaders Grow Through Challenge and Adversity. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, Stafford, Gil. When Leadership and Spiritual Direction Meet: Stories and Reflections for Congregational Life. New York: Alban Institute (Rowman and Littlefield), Stanley, Andy. Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Making Vision Stick. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

12 . Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future. Colorado Springs: Multnomah, Seven Practices of Effective Ministry. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah, Visioneering: God s Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision. Colorado Springs: Multnomah, Stone, Charles. Five Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them. Bloomington, MN: Bethany House, Stott, John. Problems of Christian Leadership. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, Toler, Stan and Larry Gilbert. Leader-Coach: Developing Effective Ministry Teams. Kansas City: Beacon Press, Trent, J., R. Cox, and E. Tooker. Leading from Your Strengths: Building Close-Knit Ministry Teams. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, Also: Leading From Your Strengths online inventory. Trompenaars, Fons and Ed Voerman. Servant-Leadership Across Cultures: Harnessing the Strength of the World s Most Powerful Management Philosophy. New York: McGraw-Hill, Ury, William. Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situation. New York: Bantam, Ury, William and Roger Fisher. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Second edition. New York: Houghton Mifflin, Youssef, Michael. The Leadership Style of Jesus. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House, G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER

13 Horizon College Assessment of Student Work (based on University of Saskatchewan guidelines) % [Exceptional] a superior performance with consistent strong evidence of:a comprehensive, incisive grasp of the subject matter; an ability to make insightful critical evaluation of the material given; an exceptional capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts fluently % [Excellent] an excellent performance with strong evidence of: a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter; an ability to make sound critical evaluation of the material given; a very good capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts fluently % [Good] a good performance with evidence of: a substantial knowledge of the subject matter; a good understanding of relevant issues and a good familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; some capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; a good ability to organize, to analyze and to examine the subject material in a critical and constructive manner % [Satisfactory] a generally satisfactory and intellectually adequate performance with evidence of: an acceptable basic grasp of the subject material; a fair understanding of the relevant issues; a general familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; an ability to develop solutions to moderately difficult problems related to the subject material; a moderate ability to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner % [Minimal Pass] a barely acceptable performance with evidence of: a familiarity with the subject material; some evidence that analytical skills have been developed; some understanding of relevant issues; some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; attempts to solve moderately difficult problems related to the subject material and to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner, which are only partially successful. Under 50% [Failure] an unacceptable performance G241 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP -SYLLABUS FALL-WINTER