Details for Fieldwork 2

Fieldwork 2 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 2

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

• Certificate in Christian Ministries (Level 4)

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

Fieldwork 2 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. Implement plans in the provision of ministry
2. Apply the biblical and theological skills that support the purpose and functions of Christian ministry
3. Identify biblical and theological principles for particular ministry roles 
4. Participate in the planning of ministry for individuals and groups
5. Prioritise tasks and responsibilities within a ministry context
6. Acknowledge bicultural and multicultural contexts for ministry

Prescribed Text

N/A

Representative References

Byler, Jon. The Heart of Leadership: Learning to Lead with the Character of Jesus. Lancaster, Philadelphia: Global Disciples, 2006

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

Hybels, B. Who Are You When No One's Looking? Eastbourne: Kingsway Publications, 1993.

Jagelman, I. The Empowered Church. Adelaide: Openbook, 1998.

Mallison, J. Mentoring to Develop Disciples and Leaders. Chatswood: Openbook, 1998.

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

Malphurs, Aubrey. Being Leader: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2003.

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.

Perman, Matt. What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2017.