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R EFORMED T HEOLOGICAL S EMINARY C HARLOTTE
FALL 2012
R OD C ULBERTSON , J R .
ASSOCIATE P ROFESSOR O F P RACTICAL T HEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The process and procedures for finding a specific call and entering into a ministry position will be addressed. Attention is given to personal, spiritual and professional development as a leader, development of future leaders, handling normal and extraordinary hindrances to leadership in ministry, vision casting and strategic planning, setting goals, budgeting, and overseeing the church organization.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
COGNITIVE (KNOW/UNDERSTAND):
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The student will understand the process for finding a ministry call, including resume’ building, ministerial data compliance and presbytery exam preparation.
2.
The student will understand how to apply principles of Biblical leadership to Christian ministry.
3.
The student will better understand his/her personal “make up” for leadership roles and will also reevaluate his/her understanding of himself/herself (personality traits, gifts, strengths and weaknesses) and how these traits affect his or her calling to ministry and to the dynamics of ministry.
4.
The student will better understand the process involved in change and the means to enact change as a leader.
5.
The student will learn basic principles of conflict management and how to deal with difficult people in their church or ministry.
6.
The student will learn how to assist in the development of leaders.
7.
The student will hopefully learn how to be less stupid as a fledgling leader.
8.
The student will learn about the role of the pastor’s wife in the life of church and ministry.
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The student will better understand vision, mission and organizational dynamics and how to better administrate the church (or ministry) as an organization.
AFFECTIVE (FEEL/MOTIVATION):
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The student will gain more confidence in leading God’s people and will gain a trust in the Lord for the needs of the Christian leader.
2.
The student will grow in confidence regarding his/her philosophy of ministry and how that affects the ministry.
3.
The student will build convictions about how to survive in ministry.
4.
The student will grow in assurance that God has designed and developed him/her for use in ministry.
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The student will gain a deeper desire to share leadership and to therefore attempt to develop and train other leaders.
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The student will build a deeper sense of the need for organization and administration in the ministry.
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The student will grow in awareness of potential problems in the ministry.
VOLITIONAL (DO/COMPETENCIES):
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The student will complete the following RTS requirements for graduation:
Westminster Shorter Catechism memorization, the RTS Bible exam.
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The student will complete a ministerial resume’
3.
The student will complete a ministerial data form for his or her respective denomination.
4.
The student will write or reevaluate his or her personal Philosophy of Ministry statement.
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The student will review and refine his or her written Philosophy of Ministry statement.
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The student will participate in a mock Presbytery exam.
Course:
Professor:
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Course Objectives Related to MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes
3PT734 Preparing for Ministry: Leadership II
Dr. Rod Culbertson
Charlotte
Fall 2012
In order to measure the success of the MDiv curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process.
Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the contribution of this course to the MDiv outcomes.
*As the MDiv is the core degree at RTS, the MDiv rubric will be used in this syllabus.
Articulation Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both oral and written, of essential biblical, theological,
(oral & historical, and cultural/global information, including written) details, concepts, and frameworks.
Scripture
Reformed
Theology
Sanctification
Significant knowledge of the original meaning of
Scripture. Also, the concepts for and skill to research further into the original meaning of Scripture and to apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances.
(Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.)
Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and practice, with emphasis on the Westminster
Standards.
Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the student’s sanctification.
 Strong
 Moderate
 Minimal
 None
Minimal
Moderate
Strong
Moderate
Course integrates some biblical concepts related to Christian leadership into the lectures
Principles of Leadership drawn from Scripture are integrated in an assigned paper.
The student will memorize the
Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Relating Christ-likeness to leadership and ministry will be addressed.
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Desire for
Worldview
Winsomely
Reformed
Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of
God.
Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the
Gospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians; and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.)
Ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture to both heart and mind with clarity and enthusiasm.
Moderate
Minimal
Practical ministry is viewed from the perspective of Scripture as a foundation
Principles of leadership are derived from broadly evangelical sources and evaluated
Preach
Worship
Shepherd
Church/World
Knowledgeable of historic and modern Christianworship forms; and ability to construct and skill to lead a worship service.
Ability to shepherd the local congregation: aiding in spiritual maturity; promoting use of gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, both in America and worldwide.
Ability to interact within a denominational context, within the broader worldwide church, and with significant public issues.
None
None
Moderate
Moderate
Leading the congregation and vision casting are addressed at length.
Understanding the process and procedures for procuring a call will be strongly emphasized.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (557 pages read)
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Keating, Charles. 1984. Dealing With Difficult People . Paulist Press, 207 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Difficult-People-Charles-
Keating/dp/080912596X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880132&sr=1-1
2.
Ministry Nuts and Bolts: What They Don't Teach Pastors in Seminary by Aubrey
Malphurs (Paperback - June 23, 2009), 192 pp.
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Smartt, Kennedy, I Am Reminded: An Autobiographical Anecdotal History of the PCA, can be substituted for Ministry Nuts and Bolts: What They Don't Teach Pastors in
Seminary by Aubrey Malphurs if the student so desires.
4.
The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, 158 pages. (Hardcover - Jan.
1, 2009)
5.
Preparing for licensure and ordination exams: Syllabus, study guide (Unknown Binding)
Bryan Chapell (see RTS bookstore)
OTHER RESOURCES:
1.
A website which might assist you in preparing for an ordination exam. http://www.flashcardexchange.com/cards/chapell-meek-bible-ordination-exam-454428
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Learn the WSC questions and answers by listening to them set to music. If anyone learns through music, this is a GREAT resource. Its accompanied by acoustic guitar, and very high quality: www.reformedmusic.com
3.
You can find ministry opportunities on the RTS website under Resources, click
Vocational Services, then View Positions: http://www.rts.edu/Site/RTSNearYou/Charlotte/Resource_files/jobs.aspx
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PCA Book of Church Order . PCA CEP, 188 pp. (white pages only)
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Available online on the PCA website: http://www.pcaac.org/bco.htm
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See: MinistryList.com. They have a Ministry Resource list that has the RTS job placement page as a reference. There are many other ministry positions on the list that may be helpful to you. The address is http://my.gordonconwell.edu/page.aspx?pid=682
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PCA Pastor Ed Eubanks’ Blog: Doulos Resources (provides lots of wisdom on the candidating process): http://www.doulosresources.org/transition/placement_reflections/placement_reflections.ph
RECOMMENDED ASSESSMENTS: p
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PCA Pastor Robert Sprinkle, Jr. Presbyterian Polity and Theology (Questions) http://www.cepbookstore.com/p-2343-questions-on-presbyterian-theo.aspx
1. DISC: The Personality Profile (Purchase in the RTS Bookstore)
2. Myers-Briggs Inventory (available online): http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
NOTE: If you have not previously done the above assessments, you are required to do them and to report the results to the professor in a simple, one page format.
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RECOMMENDED READING:
1.
Allender, Dan B. Leading with a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful
Weakness by (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)
2.
Clinton, J. Robert. 1988. The Making of a Leader . NavPress, 258 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Making-Leader-Recognizing-Leadership-
Development/dp/0891091920/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880029&sr=
1-1
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Dever, Mark. 2004. 9 Marks of a Healthy Church . Crossway, 266 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Nine-Marks-Healthy-Church-
Dever/dp/158134631X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880070&sr=1-1
4.
Hughes, Kent and Barbara. Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by R.
Kent Hughes and Barbara Hughes (Paperback - Jan. 31, 2008), 198 pp.
5.
Kik, Frank. Leadership and Church Administration Manual . RTS/Charlotte, 284 pp. (8
PDF File Downloads)
6.
Maphurs, Aubrey and Mancini Will. Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing
Leadership at Every Level of Your Church , Aubrey Maphurs and Will Mancini
7.
Malphurs, Aubrey. 2005. Leading Leaders . Baker, 239 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Leaders-Empowering-Ministry-
Excellence/dp/0801091780/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880156&sr=1-2
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Mattson, Ralph. 1994. Visions of Grandeur . Moody Press, 172 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Visions-Grandeur-Leadership-Creates-
Positive/dp/080244640X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880189&sr=1-4
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McNair, Donald J. 1999. The Practices of a Healthy Church . P& R Publishing, 242 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Practices-Healthy-Church-Biblical-
Strategies/dp/0875523900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880227&sr=1-1
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Miller, Calvin. 1995. The Empowered Leader . Broadman & Holman, 206 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Leader-Keys-Servant-
Leadership/dp/0805410988/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880253&sr=1-
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Miller, C. John. 2004. The Heart of a Servant Leader . P&R, 316 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Servant-Leader-Letters-
Miller/dp/0875527159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880278&sr=1-1
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Ogden, Greg and Meyer, Daniel. 2007 Leadership Essentials InterVarsity Press, 175 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Essentials-Multiplying-Influence-
Character/dp/0830810978/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880305&sr=1-
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Piper, John. Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical
Ministry by John Piper , 266 pages.
14.
Pue, Carson. 2005. Mentoring Leaders . Baker Books, 262 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Mentoring-Leaders-Developing-Character-
Competency/dp/080109187X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880332&sr=
1-1
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Shelley, Marshall. 1985. WellIntentioned Dragons . Bethany House, 149 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Well-Intentioned-Dragons-Ministering-Problem-
People/dp/1556615159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253880360&sr=1-1
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SUGGESTED READING:
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Addington, T. J. Leading from the Sandbox . http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Sandbox-Develop-Empower-
Ministry/dp/097914051X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908549&sr=1-1
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Arbinger Institute. 2000. The. Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 180 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Self-Deception-Getting-
Out/dp/1576751740/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908668&sr=1-1
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Biehl, Bobb. 1998. 30 Days to Confident Leadership . Nashville: Broadman and
Holman Publishers, 243 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Days-Confident-Leadership-Bobb-
Biehl/dp/0805401733/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908707&sr=1-1
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Block, Peter. 1993. Stewardship: Choosing Service over Self-Interest. San Francisco:
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 256 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Stewardship-Choosing-Service-Over-
Interest/dp/1881052869/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908759&sr=1-1
5.
Bridges, William Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change
(Paperback) William Bridges (Author), Susan Bridges (Contributor)
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Buckingham, Marcus. 2005. The One Thing You Need To Know About Great
Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success Free Press, 289 pp. http://www.amazon.com/One-Thing-You-Need-
Know/dp/0743261658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908791&sr=1-1
7.
Cohen, William A. New Art of the Leader by William Alan Cohen (Paperback - May
1, 2002)
8.
Cloud, Henry. 2006. Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality : How Six
Essential Qualities Determine Your Success in Business. Collins, 282 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Integrity-Courage-Meet-Demands-
Reality/dp/006084969X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908864&sr=1-1
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Cohen, William. 2000. The New Art of the Leader . Prentice Hall, 296 pp. http://www.amazon.com/New-Art-Leader-William-
Cohen/dp/0735203598/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908898&sr=1-1
10.
Collins, James C. Good to Great.
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Companies-Leap-
Others/dp/0066620996/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908935&sr=1-1
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Collins, James C. and Porras, Jerry I. 1997. Built To Last: Successful Habits of
Visionary Companies . Harper Business 1994, 333 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-
Companies/dp/0060566108/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908963&sr=1-
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Covey, Stephen. 1994. First Things First.
Simon and Schuster, 346 pp. http://www.amazon.com/First-Things-Stephen-R-
Covey/dp/0684802031/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253908994&sr=1-1
13.
DePree, Max. 1989. Leadership is an Art . Doubleday, 136 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Art-Max-
Depree/dp/0385512465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909033&sr=1-1
14.
Ezell, Rick. 1995.
Strengthening the Pastor’s Soul
. Kregel, 107 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Strengthening-Pastors-Soul-Authenticity-
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Effectiveness/dp/0825425263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909074&sr=
1-1
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Ford, Leighton. 2001. Transforming Leadership . IVPress, 293 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Leadership-Creating-Shaping-
Empowering/dp/0830816526/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909128&sr=1
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Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell (Paperback - Jan. 7, 2002)
17.
Goleman, Daniel; Boyatzis, Richard and McKee, Annie. 2002. Primal Leadership:
Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence . Harvard Business School Press, 300 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Leadership-Learning-Emotional-
Intelligence/dp/1591391849/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909163&sr=1-
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George, Bill.
Authentic Leadership . http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Leadership-Rediscovering-Secrets-
Creating/dp/0787975281/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909190&sr=1-1
19.
George, Carl. 1994. The Coming Church Revolution . Revell, 329 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Coming-Church-Revolution-Empowering-
Leaders/dp/0800755286/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909233&sr=1-1
20.
Haggai, John. 1986. Lead On! Kobrey Press, 193 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Lead-Leadership-Endures-Changing-
World/dp/0850091020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909260&sr=1-1
21.
Herrington, Jim; Bonem, Mike; Furr, James H. Leading Congregational Change .
Jossey-Bass Publishers, 162 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Congregational-Change-Practical-
Transformational/dp/0787948853/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909289& sr=1-1
22.
Kotter, John P. 1999. What Leaders Really Do. Harvard Business Review Book, 172 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Kotter-Leaders-Really-Harvard-
Business/dp/0875848974/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909332&sr=1-1
23.
Kouzes, James M. and Posner, Barry Z. 1999. Encouraging the Heart: A Leader’s
Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others . Jossey-Bass Publishers, 199 pp http://www.amazon.com/Encouraging-Heart-Leaders-Rewarding-
Recognizing/dp/0787964638/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909384&sr=1
-1
24.
McIntosh, Gary and Rima, Samuel D. Sr. 1997. Overcoming the Dark Side of
Leadership: The Paradox of Personal Dysfunction . Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 233 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Dark-Side-Leadership-
Confronting/dp/0801068355/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909411&sr=1-
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25.
Odgen, Greg and Meyer, Daniel. Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying
Influence, Defining Character by Greg Ogden and Daniel Meyer (Paperback - Dec. 30,
2007)
26.
Powers, Bruce P., Editor. 1997. Church Administration Handbook . Broadman and
Holman, 295 pp.
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http://www.amazon.com/Church-Administration-Handbook-Bruce-
Powers/dp/0805444904/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909446&sr=1-1
27.
Prime, Derek. 1966. A Christian’s Guide to Leadership . Moody Press, 95 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Guide-Leadership-
Church/dp/0852346026/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909477&sr=1-3
28.
Thrall, Bill; McNicol, Bruce, and McElrath, Ken. 2000. Ascent of a Leader: How ordinary relationships develop extraordinary character and influence. Jossey-Bass
Publishers, 200 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Leader-Relationships-Extraordinary-
Character/dp/0787947660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909698&sr=1-1
29.
Trent, John. 2004. Leading From Your Strengths . Broadman and Holman, 103 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Your-Strengths-Building-Close-
Knit/dp/080543061X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909192&sr=1-1
30.
Wagner, C. Peter. 1979. Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow . Regal, 263 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Your-Spiritual-Gifts-Help-
Church/dp/0830736646/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909746&sr=1-1
31.
Walker, Simon P. 2007. Leading Out of Who You Are: Discovering the Secret of
Undefended Leadership . Piquant Editions, 161 pp. http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Out-Who-Youare/dp/1903689430/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253909768&sr=1-1
HISTORY OF THE PCA:
1.
Cannada, Robert C. and W. Jack Williamson, The Historic Polity of the PCA ,
(Greenville, SC: A Press, 1997).
2.
Kornegay, Jerry, editor, Living History of the Presbyterian Church in America , (St.
Louis, MO: The PCA Historical Center, 1994).
3.
Clements, Don K., The Historical Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America.
Narrows, VA: Natokos Press, 2006.
4.
Lucas, Sean, On Being Presbyterian . P&R, 2007
5.
Richards, John Edward, The Historical Birth of the Presbyterian Church in America .
(Liberty Hill, SC: The Liberty Press, 1987), 452 pp., indexed.
6.
Settle, Paul G., To God All Praise and Glory: 1973 to 1998 - The First 25 Years ,
(Atlanta, GA: PCA Administrative Committee, 1998), 94 pp., indexed.
7.
Smartt, Kennedy, I Am Reminded: An Autobiographical Anecdotal History of the
PCA, 228 pp., indexed.
8.
Smith, Frank Joseph, The History of the Presbyterian Church in America: Silver
Anniversary Edition.
(Lawrenceville, GA: Presbyterian Scholars Press, 1999), 607pp, indexed.
9.
Smith, Morton, How is the Gold Become Dim http://www.amazon.com/How-Gold-
Become-Dim-
Lamentations/dp/B003SA9JTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322691906&s r=1-1
10.
Denominational Web site: http://www.pcanet.org/
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REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION:
I. Class attendance and discussion.
You will be expected to participate in the class discussion, especially as we interact with the lecture concepts, the textbooks and assigned reading, as well as the required papers.
II. Reading ( 20% of course grade)
Reading is required and the student will be graded through an honor system approach.
IV. Papers ( 45% of course grade)
Two papers are required for the course. Papers must be double-spaced, 12 point/Times Roman typeset with standard margins.
1. Practical Ministry Assignment #1 (15%) PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY STATEMENT
You will write out an entire personal philosophy of ministry statement for your church (or ministry), based upon the guidelines discussed in class. Include explanations for the five areas of ministry involved in a healthy church: Worship, Evangelism, Education, Fellowship and
Mercy/Ministry.
NOTE: If you have already written a previous Philosophy of Ministry (POM) Statement for the
RTS Leadership course, simply use that POM as a guide for this assignment. Most assuredly, your POM has changed from the first time you wrote it until the time of taking this course.
Therefore, simply highlight (CAPS or Yellow or color fonts ) the changes you have made.
Footnote the changes and briefly explain why your POM has changed since the previously written
POM).
Below is a link to an example of a simple, but effective “Philosophy of Ministry”: http://www.calvarychurch.com/site/18_116_74.cfm
Length: 5 pages.
Due: October 4.
2. Practical Ministry Assignment #2 (30%) PAPER OR PROJECT
A.
Write a paper on the topic of “Conflict Management in the Local Church”
B.
Write a paper on the topic of “Transitioning Your Local Church Congregation through
Change”
C.
Design a 12 Week Curriculum for Officer (Elder and/or Deacon) Training
D.
Design an 8 Session Membership Class for a Local Church
E.
Write a paper on the topic of “The Role of the Pastor’s Wife in the Life of the Local
Church” (POM)
F.
Write a paper or develop a sermon or teaching series on the topic of “Biblical
Leadership”: Using the Bible as your primary resource, do a Bible study on Church or
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Ministry Leadership. You may use any of the following approaches to write your paper:
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1.
One Biblical character or book of the Bible (observe him/her and apply what you learn to the topic of leadership in ministry, e.g. Moses, Joshua, David, Nehemiah,
Jesus, Peter, Paul)
2.
Multiple Biblical characters (principles derived from their diverse and various examples applied to the topic of leadership in ministry)
3.
Simply find principles of leadership throughout Scripture and build and write a cogent Philosophy of Christian Leadership based upon your findings.
Length: 5 (no more than 7) pages
Due: November 8.
3. Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions Exam(s) (15%)
The student will be expected to complete the Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions required for graduation from RTS, in three parts, by the due date stated on the syllabus course schedule. Failure to complete these exams on time will result in deductions in the student’s final grade.
4. Create a Resume’ (10%)
Using the sample provided by the professor, the student will create his or her personal resume’.
Due: September 20.
5. MDF (5%)
The student will use the PCA Ministerial Data Form (MDF) or a similar denominational form to create the proper denominational application. The professor will assist the student in improving the MDF, if necessary, in order to make it ready for use in the candidating process.
Due: October 4.
6. Bible Exam (5%)
The student is expected to take and pass (80% grade) the RTS Bible Exam, as a requirement to pass this course. The RTS Bible Exam can be taken at any time during the semester this course is offered, but the latest time it can be taken is on the Due Date below. NOTE: YOU MUST BE A SENIOR TO FULFILL THIS REQUIREMENT
(Non-senior students are exempt).
Due: November 29.
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V. Final Exam ( 0% of course grade)
The final exam will be a comprehensive, written exam covering content from all of the lectures.
Due: Exam Week
POLICY ON CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: Cheating is the use of another person’s work on behalf of your own work, with the assumption being that it is your work. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers says, “To plagiarize is to give the impression that you have written or thought something that you have in fact borrowed from someone else.” Plagiarism is the use of ideas, information and content from a particular source without giving credit to that source by footnoting the source or accounting for it in a bibliography. Cheating will result in an automatic zero (0) grade for the assignment, paper or exam involved. Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, is considered academic theft. The RTS academic consequences of plagiarism are as follows: 1) First offense: The student must rewrite the paper and receive no better than a passing “D” grade for it. 2) Second offense: The student fails the entire course.
POLICY ON LATE WORK: Any work turned in late and without either a written excuse or previous permission granted by the professor will be docked one point/day for that assignment.
Excuses for late work will be accepted for dire medical needs or reasons or other extreme emergencies.
POLICY ON GRAMMAR AND SPELL CHECK: Any work turned in which appears to lack “proofing” or displays poor grammar will receive a small penalty affecting the grade.
POLICY ON INTERNET USAGE (From the RTS/Charlotte Student Handbook):
Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times as mature believers.
Godly behavior, expected of all Christians, is especially required of those who are preparing themselves to become ministers of the Word. Classroom manners should reflect this maturity. Students should be respectful of professors, attend all class periods, and hand in assignments on time. Classroom etiquette also includes leaving cell phones turned off, refraining from surfing the Internet and laptop computer games and talking to your neighbor during lectures.
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NOTE TO THOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE LEADERSHIP II AS A TWO (2)
HOUR ELECTIVE COURSE
The requirements to make this course a two hour course are two-fold:
1.
The student must read 1000 extra pages from either the Recommended or
Suggested Reading Lists above or from some other book by request and approved by the professor.
2.
An eight page paper must be written on one of the following topics:
A.
A Synthesis Paper on the Topic of “Leadership” Summarizing Concepts
Gleaned from the 1000 Pages of Extra Required Reading
B.
Read 1000 pages of the PCA Position Pages
( http://www.pcahistory.org/pca/index.html
) and write brief summaries of each position, up to eight (8) pages total.
C.
Suggest and receive professor approval for a topic on Leadership in the church or ministry and write your paper based on this topic of interest.
Fall 2012 Schedule
3PT734 PREPARING FOR MINISTRY: LEADERSHIP II
Reformed Theological Seminary-Charlotte
Dr. Rod Culbertson, Jr.
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
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4
5
7
Week Date
1 8/23
2 8/30
3 9/06
Topic
Introduction; Calling: Ministry Opportunities
Calling: The Candidating Process
Calling: The Candidating Process
9/13 GUEST PROFESSOR: DR. MIKE ROSS
Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 1-36 Exam
9/20
9/27
10/04
10/11
Calling: The Candidating Process
Personal Resume’ Due
Calling: The Candidating Process
> Practical Ministry Assignment #1 Due: POM
Preparing for the Presbytery Examination Process
MDF (or similar denominational form) Due
READING WEEK
14

8 10/18
9 10/25
10 11/01
11 11/08
12 11/15
11/22
13 11/29
12/08-13
Preparing for the Presbytery Examination Process
Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 37- 72 Exam
Preparing for the Presbytery Examination Process
Preparing for the Presbytery Examination Process
Challenge to Leadership: Antagonists in the Church
(Conflict Management)
> Practical Ministry Assignment #2 Due: Biblical Leadership
Effective Officers’ Training
Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 73-107 Exam
THANKSGIVING
Challenge to Leadership: Transitions/When Do I Leave?
RTS Bible Exam Due
FINAL EXAMS
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