Content

This unit introduces and critiques models of pioneering leadership especially suited to new missional contexts. It examines various approaches to organic leadership. Special focus topics include: transformational and empowering modes of leadership.

Unit code: DM3726W

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Missiology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Evaluate a variety of models of pioneering leadership

2.

Outline and assess models of introducing change and innovation in community and church contexts

3.

Construct a personal approach to leadership which integrates the special focus topics with their ministry practice.

4.

Analyse innovative approaches to mission and church planting

Unit sequence

18 points in DM/DP

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials, site visits

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bandy, Tom G., Mission Mover: Beyond Education for Church Leadership. Nashville: Abingdon, 2004.
  • Goleman, Daniel. The New Leaders: Transforming the Art of Leadership into the Science of Results. London: Time Warner, 2002.
  • Gordon, Wayne, John M Perkins, and with Randall Frame. Making Neighbourhoods Whole: A Handbook for Christian Community Development. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2013.
  • Hirsh, Alan. 5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ. NP: 100 Movements Publishing, 2017. (recommended for purchase)
  • Hirsh, Alan & Mark Nelson. Reframation: Seeing God, People and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames. NP: 100 Movements Publishing, 2019.
  • Male, Dave. Pioneering Leadership: Disturbing the Status Quo? Grove Leadership Booklet S14. Ridley Hall, Cambridge: Grove Books, 2013.
  • Moynagh, Michael. Church for Every Context: An Introduction to Theology and Practice. London: SCM, 2012.
  • Roxburgh, Alan. Missional Map-Making: Skills for Leading in Times of Transition. San Francisco: Wiley, 2010.
  • Sparks, Paul, Soerens, Tim, Friesen, Dwight J. The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2014. (recommended for purchase)
  • Wheatley, Margaret. Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, 2005.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Learning Resource

Written Assessment: Learning Resource 2,500 words

2500 45.0
Seminar or Tutorial

Written Assessment: Tutorial Presentation 1,000 words

1000 25.0
Investigation

Written Assessment: Investigation 1,500 words

1500 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-15 13:28:34 +1100