Content

The unit equips students with essential practical skills that enable them to more efficiently carry out the daily tasks of their ministry context. Topics covered include: self-care practices; time management; setting goals; project planning; effective team ministry; and conflict resolution.

Unit code: DP1018L

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Integrate selected practical skills and/or resources into their ministry context(s)

2.

Articulate strategies for effective team ministry

3.

Reflect on how selected strategies impact on ministry practice

Unit sequence

Course relationship: A level 1 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses

Pedagogy

This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. engagement with online learning materials, audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Briggs, J. R. Fail: finding hope and grace in the midst of ministry failure. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2014.
  • Brown, Brene, Dare to lead: brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts. London, England: Vermillion, 2018.
  • Covey, Stephen, R. The 7 habits of highly effective people. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989.
  • Lehr, J. Fred. Clergy burnout: recovering from the 70-hour work week … and other self-defeating practices. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2006.
  • Malphurs, Aubrey. Developing emotionally mature leaders: how emotional intelligence can help transform your ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2018.
  • McGeorge, Donna. The first 2 hours: Make better use of your most valuable time. Milton, Australia: John Wiley & Sons, 2019.
  • Melander, Rochelle, and Harold Eppley. The spiritual leader’s guide to self-care. Bethesda, MD: Alban Institute, 2002.
  • Nieuwhof, Carey. At your best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor. Colorado Springs: Waterbrook, 2021.
  • Osborne, Larry. Sticky teams: keeping your leadership team and staff on the same page. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010.
  • Sande, Ken. The peacemaker: a biblical guide to resolving personal conflict. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004.
  • Wright, Alan N. Spiritual dimensions of team. Saint Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2010.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Portfolio

Tasks that demonstrate the integration of time management and self-care practices

1600 40.0
Report

Analysis of current team ministry context

800 20.0
Project Report or Project Journal

Design, plan, implement and reflect on a negotiated project which demonstrates the unit learning outcomes

1600 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 7 Sep, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-09-07 15:36:33 +1000