GORDON-CONWELL / COGOP CONSORTIUM Pastoral/Ministers Track

GORDON-CONWELL / COGOP CONSORTIUM Pastoral/Ministers Track IOU Region Boise, Idaho Foundations for Leadership (CL 503) September 13-16, 2012 Professor: Bishop Héctor Ortiz, D. Min. E- mail: hortiz@cogop.org Mailing Address: Dr. Hector Ortiz P.O. Box 2910, Cleveland, TN 37320-2910 Leadership Praxis: Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put into practice (Phil. 4:9). 1

General Description This course will focus on the new challenges the Body of Christ faces in the new reality of religious life and specifically in the context of Pentecostalism, which offers great opportunities and vast challenges. We learn from the past and the present in order to build a bridge into the future. We either prepare to succeed or we prepare to fail. Failure should not be an option when dealing with eternal matters. This course will utilize lectures via power point presentations, special reading material for some of the focus group discussions, and films to be analyzed via focus group discussions. I. Objectives A. To become more aware and sensitive to the impact of trans-nationals, diaspora and comingling of people groups (races), which are creating a new global context of ministry, which deals with multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious matters. B. To revisit the value of epistemology, which deals with the nature and origin of how we acquire knowledge; this will be addressed in terms of the cognitive screen (filters) and the task of learning, unlearning and relearning. C. In the process of the course, we will endeavor to assist the students in developing greater biblical, theological and ethical reflections on some critical issues such as postmodernism. D. The course will assist the student to examine the ontological aspect of humankind, which deals with the nature of being. A basic question with ontological dimensions is what type of minister/leader do I desire to be? And what type of church do I desire to develop? E. The course will deal with some aspects of ministerial praxis and the spiritual gifts in the developing of an Ecclesial ministry. This dimension will deal with the corporate Body of Christ and the individual ministry. Course Competencies A. Have a greater understanding of the new global context of ministry, which will include analyzing the socio-political and religious context of Pentecostal leadership and how to address the needs of trans-generational constituency. B. To evaluate the impact of a practical leadership theology in developing a gifted ministry praxis of the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit. C. To develop discernment in dealing with the primary aspect of eternal ministries versus material matters, which will perish in the passing of time. 2

II. Required texts: These Books Are Required Reading for This Course. Barker, Joel Arthur. Paradigms The Business of Discovering the Future (Scranton, PA: Harper Collins, 1993) ISBN 0-88730-647-0 Hunter, Harold D., Robeck, Cecil M., Jr., editors. The Suffering Body: Responding to the Persecution of Christians (Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Press, 2006) ISBN 1-84227-378-7 MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2002) ISBN 0-7852-6381-0 Newbigin, Lesslie. The Gospel in a Pluralist Society (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1989) ISBN 0-8028-0426-8 III. Methodology: A. Common reading: All required books should be read before the class begins. A reading log form is included in this syllabus for each student to return to the professor relative to how much he has read of the required books. This reading log is to be turned in the first day of class. Those who do not read all the required books before the first day of class will receive a half grade drop in their final grade. B. Book reviews: Each student is to write two analyses of any two of the four books. Each analysis is to be two pages. Select at least one prime theme in each selected book which you believe will be helpful in your leadership ministry. Each book analysis should contain at least 6 references of the respective book. Both book reviews are to be turned in on the first day of class. Those who turn in reviews late will receive a half grade drop. C. The final paper: The Final paper is an academic paper, not a sermon and not a testimony. The final paper should be eight (8) pages excluding the front page, content page, end notes, and the bibliography. The final paper should be double spaced. The paper should reflect the respective book, class lectures, film presentation, and your past and present ministry experience. You are to engage the book, agreeing or disagreeing, and stating the reason for your position. The student should combine academic and practical views in his or her final paper. The final paper should contain no less than twenty references. The theme for the final paper will have to be approved by the professor. Transmission of Final Paper: The final paper should be sent by e-mail to Dr. Hector Ortiz, hortiz@cogop.org. The due date for the final work is November 1, 2012. Academic Honesty: Students are on their honor to complete assignments with integrity. Relative to the entire course of study, it must be stressed that cheating and plagiarism (using the intellectual property [works] of others without giving proper citation credit, leaving the impression that it is your own work) are not acceptable. 3

Student Responsibility: The syllabus is being sent well in advance of the class. Students have plenty of time to obtain their books and complete the reading assignments and book reviews that are due upon arrival the first day of class. Those who do not complete these assignments and turn them in by the due date will receive a ½ grade reduction in their final grade. If both the reading assignments and the book reviews are late, it will result in a full letter-grade reduction. Due Date for Final Work: November 1, 2012 Intensive-Residence A. Participate in class discussions relative to the professor s lectures. B. During the residency period, there will be films, which will be used, as well as, some special readings to engage some case studies relative to some leadership dimensions. C. In order to facilitate discussion, we will use focus groups. Each focus group will analyze certain aspects of leadership connected to the film and readings. Also, each focus group will report their views in order to deal with the critical aspect of the respective case studies in order to interact with the other students in a meaningful discussion. Grading System I. Required Reading 15% 2. Critical Book Review 30% 3. Focus Group Presentation & Attendance 15% 4. Final Paper 40% ATTENTION: REMEMBER, ALL STUDENT FINAL PAPERS ARE DUE November 1, 2012. 4

CLASS SCHEDULE IOU REGION Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:30 a.m. Devotion: Selected Person 8:45 Orientation; Preliminary Information 9:00 Class: The Pneumatic Leader The Message & the Messenger 10:30 Recess 10:45 Class: The Incarnate Mind Phroneo 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. Class: Christ & Incarnate Leadership (1 John 1:1-4) 3:30 Recess 3:45 Class: Christ & Incarnate Leadership (1 John 1:1-4) 4:45 Recess 5:00 7:00 Film Friday, September 14, 2012 8:30 a.m. Devotion: Selected Person 8:45 Class: Incarnation & Kenosis Process 10:30 Recess 10:45 Class: Incarnation & Kenosis Process 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. Class: Transformation Form > Deform > Reform 4:00 Recess 4:15 Focus Group Work Film Presentation 5:30 7:00 Film Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:30 a.m Devotion: Selected Person 8:45 Class: Transformation The World of Paradigms 10:30 Recess 10:45 Class: Challenges of Post-Modern Reality 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. Class: Challenges of Post-Modern Reality 4:00 Recess 4:15 Focus Group Work Film Presentation 5:30 7:00 Film 5

CLASS SCHEDULE IOU REGION (Continued) Sunday, September 16, 2012 8:30 a.m. Devotion: Selected Person 8:45 Class: Discernment & Praxis 10:30 Recess 10:45 Leadership Praxis 12:00 p.m. Leadership Reviews Concerning Finishing Well Open Discussion 1:00 Final Remarks Concerning Final Paper/Dismiss 6

CL 503 Foundations for Leadership Reading Assignment Log Sheet Course Requirements: There is required reading for the class. This sheet is to be turned in the first day of class. Indicate below what you have read as this is part of your final grade. Barker, Joel Arthur. Paradigms Hunter, Harold D., Robeck, Cecil M., Jr. The Suffering Body: Responding to the Persecution of Christians MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World Newbigin, Lesslie. The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Pages read Pages read Pages read Pages read Request to write the final paper in Descending Order 1 2 3 Name of Student Address: E-mail: Phone: 7

The Holy Bible Selective Bibliography Bakke. Ray (with Jim Hart), The Urban Christian, Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. 1987. Bosch, David.J., Transforming Mission, Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books. 1991. Briner, Bob and Ray Pritchard, The Leadership Lessons of Jesus, Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1997. Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, Christ the Center, Introduced by Edwin H. Robertson & Translated by John Bowen, New York: Harper & Row 1966., The Cost of Discipleship, Collier Books, New York: MacMillian Publishing Co., 1963., Ethics, A Touchstone Book, New York: Simon and Schuster Publishers, 1995. Collins, Dr. Gary, How to Be a People Helper, Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1976. Dulles, Avery, Models of the Church, New York: Image Books (Doubleday), 1987. Eims. Leroy, The Lost Art of Disciple Making, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1978. Foster, Richard J., Celebration of Discipline, The Path of Spiritual Growth, San Francisco. C A: Harpers and Collins Publishers, 1978. Freudenberger, Dr. Herbert J., Ph.D., Burn Out, New York: Bantam Books,1980. Gonzalez, Justo, Out of Every Tribe and Nation, Christian Theology at the Ethnic Roundtable, Nashville. TN:.Abingdon Press. 1992. Hays, Richard B., The Moral Vision of the New Testament,, A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics, San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins Publishers. 1996. Henrichsen, Walter A., Disciples are Made, Not Born. Making Disciples Out of Christians, Wheaton Illinois: Victor Books, SP Publications, Inc., 1981. Ingstrorm, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader, Grand Rapids. Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House. 1976. Johnson, Ben Campbell, Discovering God s Will, Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster / John Knox Press, 1990., Pastoral Spirituality: A Focus for Ministry, Philadelphia, PA: The Westminster Press, 1988. Johnston. Luke Timothy Scripture and Discernment, Decision Making in the Church, Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1983. Maxwell. John C., Be All You Can Be. Wheaton, Illinois: Victor Books. Scripture Press Publications, Inc., 1988., Be a People Person, Wheaton, Illinois: Victor Books, Scripture Press Publications, Inc., 1989. 8

, The Winning Attitude, Your Key to Personal Success, Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993. Moorman, Donald, Harvest Waiting, St. Louis, Missouri: Concordia Publishing House. 1993. Newbigin, Lesslie, The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1989. Osteen, Joel, Your Best Life Now, New York, NY: Warner Faith. Time Warner Book Group, 2004. Packer, J. I., Knowing Man, Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1978. Parker, Stephen E., Led By the Spirit, Toward a Practical Theology of Pentecostal Discernment and Decision Making. England: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996. Perry, John, Christian Leadership, London, England: Hodder and Stoughton, 1983, Sanders, J. Oswald, Spiritual Leadership, London, England: Lakeland, Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1967. Stanley. Andy, Visioneering, Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 1999. Stevens, R. Paul, Liberating the Laity, Equipping All the Saints for Ministry, Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1985. Tozer, A, W., The Divine Conquest, Kent, England: STL Books, 1950.. Man: The Dwelling Place of God. Harrisburg. PA: Christian Publication, Inc.1966. Villafañe, Eldin, Beyond Cheap Grace: A Call to Radical Discipleship, Incarnation and Justice, Grand Rapids, Mich.: William kb. Eerdmans Publ. Co., 2006, The Liberating Spirit, Toward An Hispanic American Pentecostal Social Ethics, Grand Rapids. Michigan: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993., Bruce W. Jackson, Robert A. Evans, Alice Frazer, Transforming the City, Reframing Education for Urban Ministry. Grand Rapids, Michigan: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2002. Watson, David, Called & Committed: World-Changing Discipleship, Wheaton, IL: Harold Shaw Publishers, 1982. 9