COURSE SYLLABUS
Objectives, Resources, Assignments and Evaluation
WEEK 1
A. Biblical Basis
B. Types of Church Government (review)
B. Types of Church Government (review)
WEEK 2
The Pastor as a person:
1) Identity
2) Personal disciplines
3) Personality (and weakness')
4) Home & Family
1) Identity
2) Personal disciplines
3) Personality (and weakness')
4) Home & Family
WEEK 3
A. The Pastoral Ministry Functions
1) Ministry of the Word
2) Ministering to the people
3) Leadership roles
1) Ministry of the Word
2) Ministering to the people
3) Leadership roles
WEEK 4
A. Dangers of the pastorate
1) Moral and ethical
https://www.nae.org/code-of-ethics-for-pastors/ (pdf)
2) Stress and managing emotions
a. Burnout
b. Discouragement
3) Time management
4) Conflict management
5) Transitions
6) Knowing when to quit/move on
1) Moral and ethical
https://www.nae.org/code-of-ethics-for-pastors/ (pdf)
2) Stress and managing emotions
a. Burnout
b. Discouragement
3) Time management
4) Conflict management
5) Transitions
6) Knowing when to quit/move on
WEEK 5
A. The pastor as leader
1) Leadership styles
2) Responsible leadership
(NAE Church leaders Code of Ethics)
3) Mentoring church leaders
4) Vision casting
5)
B. Administration principles & practices
1) Systems of accountability
2)
C. Managing Leadership Teams
D. Women in the pastorate (the debate)
1) Leadership styles
2) Responsible leadership
(NAE Church leaders Code of Ethics)
3) Mentoring church leaders
4) Vision casting
5)
B. Administration principles & practices
1) Systems of accountability
2)
C. Managing Leadership Teams
D. Women in the pastorate (the debate)
WEEK 6
A. Final Exam
RESOURCE BOOKS
Books on Pastoral Ministry
Called to Equip: A Training and Resource Manual for Pastors by Palmer Becker
Clergy (Careers with Character) by Kenneth McIntosh
Clergy Killers: Guidance for Pastors and Congregations Under Attack by G. Lloyd Rediger
Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death
Dangerous Calling_ Confronting - Paul David Tripp
Discerning Your Call to Ministry How to Know For Sure and What to Do About It by Jason K. Allen
Holiness and Ministry: A Biblical Theology of Ordination by Thomas B Dozeman
Innovations in Ministry Models for the 21st Century (Ministry for the Third Millennium Series) by Lyle E. Schaller
Managing Pastoral Care (Cassell Studies in Pastoral Care and Personal and Social Education)
New_Dictionary_of_Christian_Ethics__Pastoral_Theology
On Being a Pastor: Derek Prime and Allistair Begg
Oversee Gods People: Shepherding the Flock Through Administration and Delegation
Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry by William H. Willimon
Pastors at Greater Risk by H. B. London Jr.
Pastor's Handbook - John Bisagno
Pastoral_care_and_counseling_by_Gordon_Lynch
Pastoral Care in Worship Liturgy and Psychology in Dialogue by Neil Pembroke
Pastoral_Leadership_for_Manhood_and_Womanhood
Pastoral theology and care: critical trajectories in theory and practice
Pastoral Theology or the Theory of the Evangelical Ministry by Alexander Vinet , and C. Matthew McMahon
Practicing Care in Rural Congregations and Communities by Jeanne Hoeft, L. Shannon Jung, and Joretta Marshall
Pray for the Flock: Ministering Gods Grace Through Intercession
Prepare Them to Shepherd Test, Train, Affirm, and Send the Next Generation of Pastors
Renewing Pastoral Practice Trinitarian Perspectives on Pastoral Care And Counselling by Neil Pembroke
Shepherding Gods Flock A Handbook on Pastoral Ministry, Counseling, and Leadership by Jay E. Adams
Shepherds After My Own Heart Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible
Small Congregation, Big Potential Ministry in the Small Membership Church by Lyle E Schaller
Spiritual Dimensions of Pastoral Care Practical Theology in a Multidisciplinary Context
Still Not Professionals : Ten Pleas for Today's Pastors
The 21st century pastor: a vision based on the ministry
The Bible's Teaching On the Call to the Ministry by William Plumer, C. Matthew McMahon
The Big Idea: Aligning the Ministries of Your Church through Creative Collaboration
The Calling of the Ministry by William Perkins , C. Matthew McMahon
The New Guidebook for Pastors by James W. Bryant Mac Brunson
The Pastor and the People by Lyle E. Schaller
The pastor's book: a comprehensive and practical guide to pastoral ministry
The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family Through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds
The Pastor's Soul The Call and Care of an Undershepherd
The Pastoral Care of Children by Daniel H. Grossoehme
Visit the sick: ministering Gods grace in times of illness
Books on Leadership
As Christ submits to the Church A Biblical Understanding of Leadership and Mutual Submission by Padgett, Alan G.
Basic Christian Leadership - John R. W. Stott
Be the Leader You Were Meant to - Leroy Eims
Boundaries for Leaders Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge by Henry Cloud
Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church
Color Outside the Lines (Swindoll Leadership Library) by Howard Hendricks
Developing a Vision for Ministry by Aubrey Malphurs
Developing Christian Servant Leadership Faith-based Character Growth at Work by Gary E. Roberts
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John Maxwell
Focus on Leadership Servant-Leadership for the 21st Century by Ken Blanchard
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions Your Foundation for Successful Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Hand Me Another Brick by Charles Swindoll
Jesus on Leadership by Gene Wilkes
Lead Like Jesus, Revisited (2016) by Ken Blanchard , Phil Hodges
Leadership (Dk Essential Managers) by DK
Missional Map-Making Skills for Leading in Times of Transition (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series)
NIV, Maxwell Leadership Bible, 3rd Edition by John C. Maxwell
Stop the Meeting I Want To Get Off! How To Reduce Endless Meetings While Improving Team Communication
Team Leadership In Christian Ministry Using Multiple Gifts to Build a Unified Vision by Kenneth O. Gangel
The 5 Levels of Leadership Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by Maxwell, John
The 17 Essential Qualities Of A Team Player Becoming The Kind Of Person Every Team Wants
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell
The Bible on Leadership From Moses to Matthew—Management Lessons for Contemporary Leaders
The Definitive Guide to Company Culture
The emotionally healthy leader: how transforming your inner life will deeply transform your church, team, and the world
The Encyclopedia of Leadership A Practical Guide to Popular Leadership Theories and Techniques
The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today by Charles C Manz
The_Leadership_Training_Activity_Book
The Making of a Leader - Frank Damazio
The Making of a Leader, Second Edition Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by Robert Clinton
The Ministry of Helps Handbook, Vol. 2 (Ministry of Helps) by Buddy Bell
Three Steps Forwards, Two Steps Back by Charles R. Swindoll
Training of the Twelve Principles for Christian Leadership (Brighton Christian Classic Series) by A. B. Bruce
Books on Church Governance/Administration
40 Questions about Elders and Deacons
Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership
Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church by Malphurs, Aubrey & Mancini, Will
Church Administration and Finance Manual Resources for Leading the Local Church by Otto F. Crumroy Jr,
Church Administration and Management by Dag Heward-Mills
Church Elders: How to Shepherd God’s People Like Jesus by Jeramie Rinne
Creative church administration by Lyle E Schaller
Deacons and the Church: Making Connections Between Old and New by John N. Collins
Elders and Leaders: God's Plan for Leading the Church (A Biblical, Historical and Cultural Perspective) by Gene Getz
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons (9Marks) by Thabiti M. Anyabwile
First-Time Leaders of Small Groups: How to Create High Performing Committees, Task Forces, Clubs and Boards
How Jesus Runs the Church by Guy Prentiss Waters
Perspectives on Church Government: 5 Views by Chad Brand
Smart Church Management: A Quality Guide to Church Administration by Patricia Lotich
Staff Your Church for Growth: Building Team Ministry in the 21st Century by Gary L. McIntosh
Strategic Church Finances by Jean-Luc Lézeau and Benjamin C. Maxson
The Business of the Church: The Uncomfortable Truth That Faithful Ministry Requires Effective Management by John W. Wimberly
The Dynamics of Church Finance (Ministry Dynamics for a New Century) by James D. Berkley
The New Testament Deacon: The Church's Minister of Mercy by Alexander Strauch
Who Runs the Church: 4 Views on Church Government (Counterpoints Church Life)
Why Elders? A Biblical and Practical Guide for Church Members by Benjamin Merkle
Books on Women in Ministry: Differing Viewpoints
Biblical Womanhood in the Home by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Daughters of the Church. Women and Ministry from New Testament Times to the Present by Ruth A. Tucker, Walter Liefeld
Discovering Biblical Equality Complementarity Without Hierarchy by Ronald W. Pierce Rebecca Merrill Groothuis Gordon D. Fee
Evangelical Feminism: A New Path to Liberalism by Wayne Grudem
Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions by Wayne Grudem
Gender Roles and the People of God Rethinking What We Were Taught about Men and Women in the Church by Alice Mathews
How I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership Compelling Stories From Prominent Evangelicals by Alan F. Johnson Dallas Willard
Jesus, Justice and Gender Roles by Keller, Kathy
Man and Woman, One in Christ An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. by Payne, Philip Barton
Ordained Women in the Early Church A Documentary History by Kevin Madigan (Editor), Carolyn Osiek (Editor)
Pastoral Leadership for Manhood and Womanhood by Wayne Grudem, Dennis Rainey
Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall
Paul, women, wives marriage and women’s ministry in the letters of Paul by Craig S. Keener
Preach My Sister Preach: A Biblical Defense for Women in the Gospel Ministry by Alvin E. Miller Sr. D. Min.
Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by Aimee Byrd
Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women: Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts by Lucy Peppiatt
The Hidden History of Women's Ordination Female Clergy in the Medieval West by Gary Macy
The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
The Ministry of Women in the New Testament by Lee, Dorothy A.
To Love, Honor, and Vacuum by Gregoire, Sheila Wray
Two Views on Women in Ministry by James R. Beck, Stanley N. Gundry, Linda L. Belleville, Craig L. Blomberg, Craig S. Keener, Thomas R. Schreiner
Why Not Women A Fresh Look at Scripture on Women in Missions, Ministry, and Leadership by Loren Cunningham , David J. Hamilton
Women in Ministry Biblical and Historical Perspectives by Nancy Vyhmeister (editor)
Women in Ministry. Four views by Bonnitdell Clouse and Robert G. Clouse (eds.)
Women in the Church A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry by Stanley J. Grenz, Denise Muir Kjesbo
Women in the Church: An Analysis and Application of 1 Timothy 29-15, 2nd ed. by Andreas J. Kostenberger, Thomas R. Schreiner
Women in the Earliest Churches (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series) by Ben Witherington III
Called to Equip: A Training and Resource Manual for Pastors by Palmer Becker
Clergy (Careers with Character) by Kenneth McIntosh
Clergy Killers: Guidance for Pastors and Congregations Under Attack by G. Lloyd Rediger
Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death
Dangerous Calling_ Confronting - Paul David Tripp
Discerning Your Call to Ministry How to Know For Sure and What to Do About It by Jason K. Allen
Holiness and Ministry: A Biblical Theology of Ordination by Thomas B Dozeman
Innovations in Ministry Models for the 21st Century (Ministry for the Third Millennium Series) by Lyle E. Schaller
Managing Pastoral Care (Cassell Studies in Pastoral Care and Personal and Social Education)
New_Dictionary_of_Christian_Ethics__Pastoral_Theology
On Being a Pastor: Derek Prime and Allistair Begg
Oversee Gods People: Shepherding the Flock Through Administration and Delegation
Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry by William H. Willimon
Pastors at Greater Risk by H. B. London Jr.
Pastor's Handbook - John Bisagno
Pastoral_care_and_counseling_by_Gordon_Lynch
Pastoral Care in Worship Liturgy and Psychology in Dialogue by Neil Pembroke
Pastoral_Leadership_for_Manhood_and_Womanhood
Pastoral theology and care: critical trajectories in theory and practice
Pastoral Theology or the Theory of the Evangelical Ministry by Alexander Vinet , and C. Matthew McMahon
Practicing Care in Rural Congregations and Communities by Jeanne Hoeft, L. Shannon Jung, and Joretta Marshall
Pray for the Flock: Ministering Gods Grace Through Intercession
Prepare Them to Shepherd Test, Train, Affirm, and Send the Next Generation of Pastors
Renewing Pastoral Practice Trinitarian Perspectives on Pastoral Care And Counselling by Neil Pembroke
Shepherding Gods Flock A Handbook on Pastoral Ministry, Counseling, and Leadership by Jay E. Adams
Shepherds After My Own Heart Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible
Small Congregation, Big Potential Ministry in the Small Membership Church by Lyle E Schaller
Spiritual Dimensions of Pastoral Care Practical Theology in a Multidisciplinary Context
Still Not Professionals : Ten Pleas for Today's Pastors
The 21st century pastor: a vision based on the ministry
The Bible's Teaching On the Call to the Ministry by William Plumer, C. Matthew McMahon
The Big Idea: Aligning the Ministries of Your Church through Creative Collaboration
The Calling of the Ministry by William Perkins , C. Matthew McMahon
The New Guidebook for Pastors by James W. Bryant Mac Brunson
The Pastor and the People by Lyle E. Schaller
The pastor's book: a comprehensive and practical guide to pastoral ministry
The Pastor's Family: Shepherding Your Family Through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds
The Pastor's Soul The Call and Care of an Undershepherd
The Pastoral Care of Children by Daniel H. Grossoehme
Visit the sick: ministering Gods grace in times of illness
Books on Leadership
As Christ submits to the Church A Biblical Understanding of Leadership and Mutual Submission by Padgett, Alan G.
Basic Christian Leadership - John R. W. Stott
Be the Leader You Were Meant to - Leroy Eims
Boundaries for Leaders Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge by Henry Cloud
Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church
Color Outside the Lines (Swindoll Leadership Library) by Howard Hendricks
Developing a Vision for Ministry by Aubrey Malphurs
Developing Christian Servant Leadership Faith-based Character Growth at Work by Gary E. Roberts
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John Maxwell
Focus on Leadership Servant-Leadership for the 21st Century by Ken Blanchard
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions Your Foundation for Successful Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Hand Me Another Brick by Charles Swindoll
Jesus on Leadership by Gene Wilkes
Lead Like Jesus, Revisited (2016) by Ken Blanchard , Phil Hodges
Leadership (Dk Essential Managers) by DK
Missional Map-Making Skills for Leading in Times of Transition (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series)
NIV, Maxwell Leadership Bible, 3rd Edition by John C. Maxwell
Stop the Meeting I Want To Get Off! How To Reduce Endless Meetings While Improving Team Communication
Team Leadership In Christian Ministry Using Multiple Gifts to Build a Unified Vision by Kenneth O. Gangel
The 5 Levels of Leadership Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by Maxwell, John
The 17 Essential Qualities Of A Team Player Becoming The Kind Of Person Every Team Wants
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell
The Bible on Leadership From Moses to Matthew—Management Lessons for Contemporary Leaders
The Definitive Guide to Company Culture
The emotionally healthy leader: how transforming your inner life will deeply transform your church, team, and the world
The Encyclopedia of Leadership A Practical Guide to Popular Leadership Theories and Techniques
The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today by Charles C Manz
The_Leadership_Training_Activity_Book
The Making of a Leader - Frank Damazio
The Making of a Leader, Second Edition Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by Robert Clinton
The Ministry of Helps Handbook, Vol. 2 (Ministry of Helps) by Buddy Bell
Three Steps Forwards, Two Steps Back by Charles R. Swindoll
Training of the Twelve Principles for Christian Leadership (Brighton Christian Classic Series) by A. B. Bruce
Books on Church Governance/Administration
40 Questions about Elders and Deacons
Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership
Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church by Malphurs, Aubrey & Mancini, Will
Church Administration and Finance Manual Resources for Leading the Local Church by Otto F. Crumroy Jr,
Church Administration and Management by Dag Heward-Mills
Church Elders: How to Shepherd God’s People Like Jesus by Jeramie Rinne
Creative church administration by Lyle E Schaller
Deacons and the Church: Making Connections Between Old and New by John N. Collins
Elders and Leaders: God's Plan for Leading the Church (A Biblical, Historical and Cultural Perspective) by Gene Getz
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons (9Marks) by Thabiti M. Anyabwile
First-Time Leaders of Small Groups: How to Create High Performing Committees, Task Forces, Clubs and Boards
How Jesus Runs the Church by Guy Prentiss Waters
Perspectives on Church Government: 5 Views by Chad Brand
Smart Church Management: A Quality Guide to Church Administration by Patricia Lotich
Staff Your Church for Growth: Building Team Ministry in the 21st Century by Gary L. McIntosh
Strategic Church Finances by Jean-Luc Lézeau and Benjamin C. Maxson
The Business of the Church: The Uncomfortable Truth That Faithful Ministry Requires Effective Management by John W. Wimberly
The Dynamics of Church Finance (Ministry Dynamics for a New Century) by James D. Berkley
The New Testament Deacon: The Church's Minister of Mercy by Alexander Strauch
Who Runs the Church: 4 Views on Church Government (Counterpoints Church Life)
Why Elders? A Biblical and Practical Guide for Church Members by Benjamin Merkle
Books on Women in Ministry: Differing Viewpoints
Biblical Womanhood in the Home by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Daughters of the Church. Women and Ministry from New Testament Times to the Present by Ruth A. Tucker, Walter Liefeld
Discovering Biblical Equality Complementarity Without Hierarchy by Ronald W. Pierce Rebecca Merrill Groothuis Gordon D. Fee
Evangelical Feminism: A New Path to Liberalism by Wayne Grudem
Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions by Wayne Grudem
Gender Roles and the People of God Rethinking What We Were Taught about Men and Women in the Church by Alice Mathews
How I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership Compelling Stories From Prominent Evangelicals by Alan F. Johnson Dallas Willard
Jesus, Justice and Gender Roles by Keller, Kathy
Man and Woman, One in Christ An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. by Payne, Philip Barton
Ordained Women in the Early Church A Documentary History by Kevin Madigan (Editor), Carolyn Osiek (Editor)
Pastoral Leadership for Manhood and Womanhood by Wayne Grudem, Dennis Rainey
Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall
Paul, women, wives marriage and women’s ministry in the letters of Paul by Craig S. Keener
Preach My Sister Preach: A Biblical Defense for Women in the Gospel Ministry by Alvin E. Miller Sr. D. Min.
Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by Aimee Byrd
Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women: Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts by Lucy Peppiatt
The Hidden History of Women's Ordination Female Clergy in the Medieval West by Gary Macy
The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
The Ministry of Women in the New Testament by Lee, Dorothy A.
To Love, Honor, and Vacuum by Gregoire, Sheila Wray
Two Views on Women in Ministry by James R. Beck, Stanley N. Gundry, Linda L. Belleville, Craig L. Blomberg, Craig S. Keener, Thomas R. Schreiner
Why Not Women A Fresh Look at Scripture on Women in Missions, Ministry, and Leadership by Loren Cunningham , David J. Hamilton
Women in Ministry Biblical and Historical Perspectives by Nancy Vyhmeister (editor)
Women in Ministry. Four views by Bonnitdell Clouse and Robert G. Clouse (eds.)
Women in the Church A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry by Stanley J. Grenz, Denise Muir Kjesbo
Women in the Church: An Analysis and Application of 1 Timothy 29-15, 2nd ed. by Andreas J. Kostenberger, Thomas R. Schreiner
Women in the Earliest Churches (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series) by Ben Witherington III