PM/CE204M: Syllabus Mod. O Dr. John R. Cionca
Summer 2002 Bethel Theological Seminary
Monday, 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Office: A203; 638-6163
One Saturday Morning Session, 8:30 – 12:30 (See Schedule) e-mail:
http://www.bethel.edu/~jcionca
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN MINISTRY
Course Description
"Personal and Professional Development in Ministry" focuses on key issues and resources essential to the practice of effective ministry. This integrative seminary will assist participants in becoming students of themselves, the church and the culture. Personal growth areas include: clarifying ministry values and priorities, serving out of one's uniqueness, maintaining adequate reserves, the art of listening, managing expectations, and serving through seasons of ministry. Professional growth areas include: building healthy congregations, understanding cultural trends, implementing change, navigating ministry transitions.
Learner Outcomes: The student will:
- Identify personality and skill strengths for greater self-awareness and ministry effectiveness.
- Appreciate the benefits of complementary giftedness when expressed in team ministry.
- Discover a model for assessing and improving congregational health.
- Develop a personal ministry action plan.
- Construct a functional resume.
- Establish criteria for positive ministerial evaluation, including career direction and transitions.
- Understand how to identify, clarify and cope with multiple congregational expectations.
- Examine significant cultural trends, and articulate strategies for effective ministry within the shifting culture.
- Analyze important resources for ongoing personal and professional growth.
Required Texts
Cionca, John R. Red Light-Green Light: Discerning the Time for a Change in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1994. ISBN0801025834 [Available in class for $15]
Ellis, Lee and Larry Burkett. Finding the Career that Fits You workbook). Chicago: Moody Press, 1994. ISBN 0-8024-1668-3
Miller, Arthur F., Jr. The Power of Uniqueness: How to Become Who You Really Are. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1999. ISBN 0-310-24288-6.
Popcorn, Faith and Lys Marigold. Clicking: 17 Trends that Drive Your Business and Your Life. New York, NY: Harper Business Books, 1997. ISBN 0-88730-857-0.
Sweet, Leonard. Post-Modern Pilgrims. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2000.
ISBN 0-8054-2137-8
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Profiles
Innovate with C.A.R.C. Profile [Available in class $12]
Dimensions of Leadership Profile [Available in class for $12]
Course Requirements
- Regular Attendance/Participation:
Credit awarded through on-time papers, presentation, and discussion [24 hours in class; 15% of grade].
- Reading of Required Texts: Approximately 1,000 pages of assigned readings at 30 pages per hour [35 hours—Credit awarded when reading report submitted with respective integrative paper].
3. Integrative Papers:
Three integrative papers form the basis for text application and discussion group preparation on days indicated in the schedule. Each 1500 word paper will focus on application, transference and integration of the respective authors' key concepts to the student's current or anticipated ministry setting. Application of insights gained from the writers is the sole task of each paper. Do not review the books—Go Straight to personal and programmatic application. Use 12-pt. font; attach a reading report stating the number of pages read. Papers are due at the beginning of class on the dates assigned. Since class discussions are based on the readings and the integrative paper, a minimum of one letter grade will be deducted for late papers [6 hours per report—18 hours; each paper is worth 15% of grade].
4. Quiz on Scripture Verses on Community—[8 hours; 5 % of grade].
5. Completion of Finding the Career that Fits You workbook:
Includes a finalized Ministry Action Plan summary and current résumé [20 hrs; 15% of grade].
6. Discover Your Design: A Step-by-Step Guide:
Complete all of the exercises in Appendix D [pp. 223-247]. Submit your work at the beginning of class [8 hours; worth 15% of grade].
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Grading:
Regular attendance/participation 15%
Reading and Integrative papers (3 x 15%) 45%
Exercises in Why You Can’t Be… 15%
Ministry Plan from Career workbook 10%
Resume from Career workbook 10%
Quiz on Community Scriptures 5%
Total: 100%
The professor will ascribe:
· an “A” if the assignment is met with distinction.
· a “B” if the assignment is partially met, or in general above average.
· a “C” if the assignment is satisfactorily completed.
The students course grade will be the total of all assignments, based on the scale below:
A+ 98A 95
A- 92 / B+ 88
B 85
B- 82 / C+ 78
C 75
C- 72 / D+ 68
D 65
D- 62
F Below 62
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Mod O Section 1 Course Schedule
Date / Topics / Assignments Due6/17 / Ministry Values—John 17
Resources for Personal Development
Building Healthy Congregations / Read: Why You Can’t Be Anything You Want to Be
Due: Integrative Paper on Why You Can’t Be
6/22 / Discovering Personal Uniqueness
Personality and Skill Strengths
Sharpening Your People Skills / Complete Chapters 1-4 in Finding the Career that Fits You
Due: A copy of P-13
6/29
Saturday
8:30 - 12:30 / The Art of Listening
Personal Ministry Plans
Pastoral Assessment
Managing Finances
Coping with stress / Complete Chapters 5-12 in Finding the Career
Due: Action Plan Summary [pp. A2-A7]
Due: Resume
7/1 / An Open Door to a New World: Trends that Impact Your Ministry / Read: Clicking
Due: Integrative Paper on Clicking
7/8 / Views from the Pews
Coping with Congregational Expectations
Pastoral Transitions / Read: Red LightGreen Light
Due: Integrative Paper on Red LightGreen Light
7/15 / The Church in the Post Modern Culture
Seasons of Life and Ministry / Read: Post-Modern Pilgrims
Due: Integrative Paper on Post-Modern Pilgrims
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Mod O Section 2 Course Schedule
Date / Topics / Assignments Due8/19 / Ministry Values—John 17
Resources for Personal Development
Building Healthy Congregations / Read: Why You Can’t Be Anything You Want to Be
Due: Integrative Paper on Why You Can’t Be
8/26 / Discovering Personal Uniqueness
Personality and Skill Strengths
Sharpening Your People Skills / Complete Chapters 1-4 in Finding the Career that Fits You
Due: A copy of P-13
9/9 / An Open Door to a New World: Trends that Impact Your Ministry / Read: Clicking
Due: Integrative Paper on Clicking
9/14
Saturday
8:30 - 12:30 / The Art of Listening
Personal Ministry Plans
Pastoral Assessment
Managing Finances
Coping with stress / Complete Chapters 5-12 in Finding the Career
Due: Action Plan Summary [pp. A2-A7]
Due: Resume
9/16 / Views from the Pews
Coping with Congregational Expectations
Pastoral Transitions / Read: Red LightGreen Light
Due: Integrative Paper on Red LightGreen Light
9/23 / The Church in the Post Modern Culture
Seasons of Life and Ministry / Read: Post-Modern Pilgrims
Due: Integrative Paper on Post-Modern Pilgrims
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Personal and Professional Development in Ministry
Selected Bibliography
Anderson, Lynn. Navigating the Winds of Change: How to Manage Change in the Church. West Monroe: Howard Publishing Co., 1994.
Anderson, Neil T. Setting Your Church Free. Ventura: Regal Books, 1994.
Armour, Michael C. and Don Browning. Systems-Sensitive Leadership: Empowering Diversity Without Polarizing the Church. Joplin: College Press Publishing Company, 1995.
"The Arts of Criticism … Giving and Taking." Video tape available from Kantola Productions, 55 Sunnyside Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941-1924.
Barna, George. Turn-Around Churches: How to Overcome Barriers to Growth and Bring New Life to an Established Church. Ventura: Regal Books, 1993.
Blanchard, Kenneth and Michael O’Connor. Managing By Values. San Fransisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1997.
Blanchard, Kenneth and Spencer Johnson. The One Minute Manager. New York: Berkley Books, 1982.
Bolman, Lee G. and Terrence E. Deal. Modern Approaches to Understanding and Managing Organizations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1988.
Bradley, John, with Dave & Neta Jackson. Switching Tracks. Grand Rapids: Fleming H. Revell, 1994.
Bridges, William. Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. Reading: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1991.
Brock, Lillie R. and Mary Ann Salerno. The Inter Change Cycle. Falls Church: Bridge Builder Media, 1994.
Covey, Stephen R. Principle-Centered Leadership. New York: Summit Books, 1991.
DePree, Max. Leadership Is an Art. New York: Dell Trade, 1989.
Dingman, Robert W. In Search of a Leader: The Complete Search Committee Guideboook. Westlake Village: Lakeside Books, 1989.
Ellis, Lee and Larry Burkett. Finding the Career That Fits You. Chicago: Moody Press, 1994.
______. Your Career In Changing Times. Chicago: Moody Press, 1993.
The Executive Library. CEO Library Cassette series. Audio-Tech, 117 W. Harrison Bldg., 6th Floor, Suite A-461, Chicago, IL 60605.
Faulkner, Brooks, R. Forced Termination: Redemptive Options for Ministers and Churches. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1986.
Finzel, Hans. The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1994.
Frazee, Randy. The Come Back Congregation: New Life for a Troubled Ministry. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995.
Gates, Bill with Nathan Myhrvold and Peter Rinearson. The Road Ahead. New York: Viking/Penguin, 1995.
Habecker, Eugene B. "The Other Side of Leadership." Audio Echoes Series: Christian Books on Cassette. Wheaton: Scripture Press. isbn0896935957
Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard, eds. The Leader of the Future: New visions, strategies, and practices for the next era. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996.
______. Organization of the Future. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997.
LaHaye, Tim. If Ministers Fall, Can They Be Restored? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990.
Leider, Richard J., and David A. Shapiro. Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Rest of Your Life. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1995.
London, H. B. Jr. "Power Preaching for Today's Pastors." Cassette tape, Volume 22 in Pastor to Pastor Series. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family. isbn1561794988
London, H. B. Jr. and Neil B. Wiseman. Pastors at Risk: Help for Pastors, Hope for the Church. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1993.
Maxwell, John C. "Learning Success Secrets From Leaders." Vol. 10, Number 12 in the Leadership Growth Series. El Cajon, CA: Injoy Life Club, 1994.
Mead, Loren B. Critical Moment of Ministry: A Change of Pastors. New York: The Alban Institute, 1986.
______. The Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Congregation for a New Mission Frontier. New York: The Alban Institute, 1991.
Miller, Calvin. Leadership: Thirteen studies for individuals or groups. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1987.
Moore, Christopher C. Opening the Clergy Parachute: Soft Landings for Church Leaders Who Are Seeking a Change. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995.
Murphy, Emmett C. Leadership IQ: A personal development process based on a scientific study of a new generation of leaders. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
Mylander, Charles. Running the Red Lights: Putting the Brakes on Sexual Temptation. Regal Books: Ventura, 1986.
Prinzing, Fred W. Handling Church Tensions Creatively: Adjusting Twelve Tensions to Avoid Conflict. Arlington Heights: Harvest Publications, 1986.
Ramey, Robert H., Jr. The Pastor’s Start-Up Manual: Beginning a New Pastorate. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995.
Rosen, Robert H. with Paul B. Brown. Leading People: Transforming business from the inside out. New York: Viking/Penguin, 1996.
Schaller, Lyle E. The InterVentionist. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997.
Shawchuck, Norman and Roger Heuser. Leading the Congregation: Caring for yourself while serving the people. Nashville: Abingdon, 1993.
Sheleland, Ron. Discover Your Ministry Niche. Parker: Lay Action Ministry Program, 1996.
Shelley, Marshall. Leading Your Church Through Conflict and Reconciliation: 30 Strategies to Transform Your Ministry. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1997.
Shelton, Lee. "Creating Teamwork: Proven techniques for increasing the output, quality and creativity of your staff." Audio Tape Seminar. Boulder: CareerTrack Publications, 1989.
Shula, Don and Ken Blanchard. Everyone's a Coach: You can inspire anyone to be a winner. Grand Rapids/New York: Zondervan/HarperBusiness, 1995.
Sommer, Bobbe. "How to Set and Achieve Goals: Get focused to take immediate, effective action." Volume 2 of Live Video Seminar. Boulder: CareerTrack Publications, 1989.
Steinke, Peter L. Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach. New York: The Alban Institute, 1996.
______. How Your Church Family Works: Understanding congregations as emotional systems. Bethesda, MD: Alban Institute, 1993.
Thiessen, John C. Pastoring the Smaller Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1962.
Willmer, Wesley K., ed. Money for Ministries. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1989.
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