Equipping the saints for works of ministry Ephesians 4:12

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1 Hazelip School of Theology GB Competencies for Missional Ministry I: Ministry in Community Spring, 2018 Hybrid online, weekly discussion, and residency Residency: March Weekly Class Sessions: Selected 1:30-3:00 Central Time Ezell 238 NOTE: Students not living in the Nashville area will use Google Hangout to participate in class. Class Facilitators: John York and Lauren White, lauren.white@lipscomb.edu Equipping the saints for works of ministry Ephesians 4:12 Focuses on specific ministry proficiencies for the leadership and health of Christian congregations. The Five Outcomes central to the mission of Hazelip School of Theology are: 1) A robust theological imagination rooted deeply in Scripture and shaped by the broad Christian tradition. 2) Formational habits that support a life of ministry. 3) Organization-building skills sustained by Christian understandings of leadership. 4) Relationship-building skills that nurture forms of authentic community. 5) Reflective habits which illuminate the complexities of people-centered ministry. I. Rationale Ministry in churches or Christian nonprofits requires not only excellent preparation in biblical knowledge and theology, but calls for certain basic competencies. If the church or organization desires to be missional, this calls for specific proficiencies that might not otherwise be needed. Competencies I and II are designed to address these needs. The courses are integrated and modular. They will integrate biblical studies courses, theological studies, and the student s ministry setting. Competencies for Missional Ministry I focuses on ministry within a congregation for the purpose of congregational health and preparing for missional outreach (competencies covered in CMM II). The course consists of four basic modules: Congregational Leadership, Pastoral Care, Teaching/Preaching, and Conflict Management. Individuals with expertise in each particular topic will lead that module. II. Course Aims and Outcomes Aims This course is designed to equip students of Christian ministry to perform the required activities included in a life of missional ministry. While each of the modules cover essential skills, it is clear that these cannot be studied exhaustively. The aim of this course to introduce some basic theological frameworks and skills for the vocation-long process of growth in both theological reflection and skill development. 1

2 Specific Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will: Have a deeper understanding of the skills and competencies required for: congregational leadership and conflict Management (Outcome 5) pastoral care, (Outcome 4) teaching/preaching (Outcome 1) III. Format and Procedures This course follows a hybrid design. Assignments will be submitted through Blackboard. Six weekly class times (see schedule below) over the course of the semester will be designed around weekly readings, on-line media made available via Blackboard, and guest lecturers with expertise in one of the four areas. Our first meeting will be will Monday, January 22. The oneweek residency intensive will be the week of March 5-9. IV. Course Requirements 1. Class attendance and participation policy: attendance of residency is required. Attendance at of the weekly discussion sessions. 2. Course readings: (a) Required texts: Leadership: Stephen Seamands, Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity, 2005). Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee, Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013), pp. 3-52, , Preaching/Teaching: Elizabeth Achtemeier, Preaching From the Minor Prophets (Eerdmans, 1998); Thomas Long, The Witness of Preaching, 3 rd edition (Westminster John Knox, 2016). Francis Schaeffer, Art and the Bible (excerpts provided on Blackboard). Paul S. Fiddes, Freedom and Limit (excerpts provided on Blackboard). Pastoral Care: Margaret Guenther, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications, 2012). Rowan Williams, The Body s Grace (provided on Blackboard). Conflict Management: Peter L. Steinke, Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Rowman and Littlefield, 2006). 3. Assignments: (a) Attend/Google Hangout weekly sessions (6 over the course of the semester) to be held on Mondays during the semester (beginning January 23). These sessions will meet at 1:30 Central Time. Students should be prepared to discuss the weekly assigned readings, as well as other audio/video presentations that may be added via Blackboard during the semester. (b) Daily Journal Reflections (hand-written, kept for your personal use, but to be brought to residency. We will discuss the content in the opening class discussion. (Outcome 4) (c) Attend 3 open 12-Step Meetings. Upon completion of the 3 rd visit, write a word summary of the experiences. March 26. (Outcome 4) 2

3 (d) Prepare one sermon (in manuscript form) that coincides with one of the texts you are studying in GB Due March 24. (Outcomes 1/5) (e) Prepare one adult classroom experience (assume 45 minutes; provide detailed outline). Topic/Text be determined from GB5863). Due April 2. (Outcomes 1/5) (f) Enlist a person to serve as a volunteer for a listening exercise in which you visit with another person, but can only ask questions; minutes in length. Write a word summary of your experience. Due April 17. (Outcome 4) V. Grading Procedures: Grades A= ; B=84-92; C=70-83 VI. Academic Integrity Each student in this course is expected to abide by the Lipscomb University Code of Academic Integrity. Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's own work. You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in lecture and the sections with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students. However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else, in the form of an e- mail, an attachment file, a thumb drive, or a hard copy. Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this Code can also be extended to include failure of the course and University disciplinary action. During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and University disciplinary action. VII. Accommodations for students with disabilities In compliance with the Lipscomb University policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for student with disabilities. Requests for academic accommodations are to be made during the first three weeks of the semester, except for unusual circumstances, so arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to register with Student Disability Services to verify their eligibility for appropriate accommodations. VIII. Tentative Course Schedule Topics (on line week of) Readings to be discussed Journal Entry Assignment January 8 Course Introduction Seamands, 9-52 Seamands. Due Jan. 12 3

4 January 15 Introduction to ministry January 22 (Class meets) Congregational Leadership January 29 (No Class) Congregational Leadership February 5 (Class meets) Congregational Leadership February 12 (No Class) Teaching/Preaching February 19 (No Class) Teaching/Preaching February 26(Class Meets) Teaching/Preaching March 5-9 Residency Week Seamands, Seamands, ; Goleman, 3-18 Goleman, Goleman, , Long, Long, Long, Seamands Due Jan. 26 Goleman. Due Feb. 9 Long. Due Feb.16 Read Fiddes and Schaeffer pieces, to be discussed during residency week. March SPRING BREAK No Assignments March 18 (Class meets) Long, Sermon Due March 24. Read Williams piece, to be discussed March 25. March 25 (Class meets) Pastoral Care April 2 (Class Meets) Pastoral Care April 9 (No Class) Conflict Management April 16 (No Class) Conflict Management April 23 (No Class) Conflict Management Guenther, ix-80 Williams, The Body s Grace Guenther, Steinke, 1-44 Steinke, Steinke, step summary due March 31. Steinke. Listening exercise paper due. Write 250 word Steinke. Bible class due. Steinke.

5 RESIDENCY SCHEDULE March 5 March 6 March 7 March8 March 9 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 IX. Additional Readings Congregational Leadership J. Robert Clinton, The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development, 2 nd ed. (NavPress, 2012). Andy Crouch, Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power (InterVarsity, 2013).. Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk & True Flourishing (InterVarsity, 2016). Jaco J. Hamman, Becoming a Pastor: Forming Self and Soul For Ministry (Pilgrim, 2014). Ryan T. Hartwig, Teams That Thrive: Five Disciplines of Collaborative Church Leadership (InterVarsity, 2015). Jim Herrington et al, Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide for the Transformational Journey (Jossey-Bass, 2000). Reggie McNeal, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders, Updated edition (Jossey-Bass, 2011). 5

6 . Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders (Jossey- Bass, 2006)., The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church (Jossey-Bass, 2009). Phil Newton, Elders in Congregational Life: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (Kregel, 2005). Bruce Powers, Church Administration Handbook (Broadman & Holman, 2008). Anthony Robinson, Leadership for Vital Congregations (Pilgrim, 2007). Bill Robinson, Incarnate Leadership: 5 Leadership Lessons from the Life of Jesus (Zondervan, 2009). Peter L. Steinke, How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems (Rowman and Littlefield, 2006). R. Paul Stevens, The Equipping Pastor: A Systems Approach to Congregational Leadership (Rowman and Littlefield, 1993). Pastoral Care Dan Allender, To Be Told: God Invites You to Coauthor Your Future (Waterbrook, 2005). Carrie Doehring, The Practice of Pastoral Care: A Postmodern Approach (Westminster John Knox, 2006). Charles V. Gerkin, An Introduction to Pastoral Care (Abingdon, 1997). E. Brooks Holifield, A History of Pastoral Care in America: From Salvation to Self-Realization (Wipf and Stock, 2005). Deborah Hunsinger, Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care (Eerdmans, 2015). Robert W. Kelleman, Gospel Conversations: How to Care Like Christ (Zondervan, 2015). Neville Kirkwood, Pastoral Care in Hospitals, 2 nd edition (Morehouse, 2005). Harold Koenig, Pastoral Care of Older Adults (Augsburg Fortress, 2000). Kenneth R. Mitchell, All Our Losses, All Our Griefs: Resources for Pastoral Care (Westminster John Knox, 1983). John Patton, Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide (Abingdon, 2005). 6

7 Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in your Life in Christ (Thomas Nelson, 2006)., The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship that Actually Changes Lives (Zondervan, 2003). Mandy Smith, The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry (InterVarsity, 2015). Jean Stairs, Listening for the Soul: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction (Fortress, 2000). David K. Switzer, Pastoral Care Emergencies (Fortress, 2000). Teaching/Preaching Charles L. Campbell, Preaching Jesus: New Directions for Homiletics in Hans Frei s Postliberal Theology (Eerdmans, 1997)., The Word Before The Powers: An Ethic Of Preaching (Westminster John Knox, 2002). Fred B. Craddock, As One Without Authority, Revised ed. (Chalice, 2001)., Craddock on the Craft of Preaching, edited by Lee Sparks and Kathryn Hayes Sparks (Chalice, 2011)., The Collected Sermons of Fred B. Craddock (Westminster John Knox, 2011). Ellen F. Davis, Wondrous Depth: Preaching the Old Testament (Westminster John Knox, 2005). Mike Graves, The Sermon as Symphony: Preaching the Literary Forms of the New Testament (Judson Press, 1997). Patrick W.T. Johnson and David J. Lose, The Mission of Preaching: Equipping the Community for Faith Witness (InterVarsity, 2015) Cleophus LaRue, I Believe I'll Testify: The Art of African American Preaching (Westminster John Knox, 2011). Thomas G. Long, Accompany Them With Singing: The Christian Funeral (Westminster John Knox, 2009)., Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, (Fortress, 1988). Timothy Keller, Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism (Viking, 2015). Richard Melick Jr., Teaching that Transforms: Facilitating Life Change through Adult Bible Teaching (Broadman & Holman, 2010). 7

8 Haddon Robinson, Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages (Baker, 2001). John Stott, Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today (Eerdmans, 1982). James C. Wilhoit and Leland Ryken, Effective Bible Teaching, 2 nd Edition (Baker, 2012). Paul Scott Wilson, The New Interpreter's Handbook of Preaching (Abingdon, 2008). Conflict Management The Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict, 2 nd ed. (Berrett- Koehler, 2015).. Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, 2 nd ed. (Berrett-Koehler, 2015).. The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves (Berrett-Koehler, 2016). David Brubaker, Promise and Peril: Understanding and Managing Change and Conflict in Congregations (Rowman and Littlefield, 2009). Dana Caspersen and Joost Elffers, Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution (Penguin, 2015). Deborah Hunsinger, Transforming Church Conflict: Compassionate Leadership in Action (Westminster John Knox, 2013). Kerry Patterson, et al, Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior, 2 nd edition (McGraw-Hill, 2013). Craig Runde, Developing Your Conflict Competence: A Hands-On Guide for Leaders, Managers, Facilitators, and Teams (Jossey-Bass, 2010). Peter L. Steinke, Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach (Rowman and Littlefield, 2006). 8