Details for Fieldwork 1

Fieldwork I provides students with the opportunity to learn ministry-related skills and knowledge through work experience in a prescribed range of Christian ministry areas and departments.

Awards offering Fieldwork 1

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Certificate in Christian Ministries (Level 4)

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

Fieldwork I provides students with the opportunity to learn ministry-related skills and knowledge through work experience in a prescribed range of Christian ministry areas and departments.

Outcomes

By the end of this paper students should be able to:

1. Observe and describe the organisation and common activities of a Christian ministry organisation 
2. Observe and describe a range of roles and responsibilities in a Christian ministry organisation 
3. Outline the biblical theology supporting the purpose and functions of Christian ministry
4. Set goals within a ministry context
5. Organise and participate in tasks and responsibilities of ministry 
6. Identify the importance of social responsibility within the community

Prescribed Text

N/A

Representative References

Cook, J. & Baldwin, S.C. Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. 2nd ed. Ventura, California: Regal, 2009.

Green, Michael.  Sharing Your Faith with Friends and Family.  Leicester:  Baker Books, 2005

Malphurs, A. Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications, 1997.

Mittelberg, M. Building a Contagious Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.

Patton, John. Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide. Nashville: Abingdon, 2005.

Peterson, E. Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1980.

Peterson, E. Working the Angles. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1987.