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Field Education Seminar (2PT534) Reformed Theological Seminary – Orlando Fall 2010 Instructor: Bob Orner, Guest Lecturer of Practical Theology. Phone: 407-366-9493, ext.233 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Mondays: 1:30 – 3:30 Tuesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 Wednesdays: 10:00 -12:00 Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 Class Meeting: Tuesdays 1-2 PM I. Purpose The purpose of this seminar is to facilitate the student’s reflection on their Field Education Experience. Emphasis will be given to what they have learned, how they have grown spiritually, and the effect it may have on future ministry opportunities. II. Objectives During this seminar, you will process your field education experience: A. Biblically and Theologically with the goal of seeking to understand better how God’s word intersects with the reality of ministry. B. Corporately through class interaction about the field education experience. C. Inwardly through a process of self-reflection and evaluation. III. Prerequisite 400 hours of field experience are required before participating in this seminar. Both the student’s and field supervisor’s evaluations of this experience must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Field Education before registration.2 IV. Texts A. Required Reading Herrington, Jim, Creech, Robert & Taylor, Trisha, The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. Boston, MA. Jossey-Bass, 2003, (ISBN978-0787962661) B. Very Highly Recommended Reading Arbinger Institute, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler, 2000, (ISBN 9781576759776). C. Recommended Reading Scazzero, Peter, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2006, (ISBN 9781591454526). Mahaney, C. J. Humility: True Greatness, Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah, 2007, (ISBN 978-1590523261). Goldman, Daniel, Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ, New York, NY: Bantam, 1995, (ISBN 9780553804911). Brain, Peter, Going the Distance: How to Stay Fit for a Lifetime of Ministry, Kingsford, Australia: Matthias, 2006, (ISBN 9781876326739). Heifetz, Ronald A., and Linsky, Marty, Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading. Boston, MA: Harvard, 2002, (ISBN 9781578514373). Allendar, Dan, Leading With a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful Weakness. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook, 2008, (ISBN-9781578569526). Hughes, Kent and Barbara, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale, 1987, (ISBN 0842328513). Lencioni, Patrick, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Boston, MA: Jossey-Bass, 2002, (ISBN – 9780787960759). Johnson, Spencer, Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life. New York, NY: Putman, 1998, (ISBN 978-0399144462).3 D. More Great and Recommended Reading: (Compliments of Greg Thompson). Cameron, Andrew & Rosner, Brian, The Trials of Theology: Becoming a ‘Proven Worker’ in a Dangerous Business Christian Focus, 2010, (ISBN 9781845504670). Armstrong, John H, Your Church is Too Small: Why Unity in Christ’s Mission is Vital to the Future of the Church. Zondervan, 2010, (ISBN 9780310321149). Marshall, Colin & Payne, Tony, The Trellis & the Vine The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything, Matthias Media, 2009, (ISBN 9781921441639) Barnes, M. Craig The Pastor as Minor Poet: Texts and Subtexts in the Ministerial Life. Eerdmans, 2009, (ISBN 9780802829627). Belcher, Jim, Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging & Traditional. Inter Varsity Press, 2009, (ISBN 9780830837168). Roberts, Wes & Marshall, Glenn, Reclaiming God’s Original Intent for the Church. NavPress, 2004, (ISBN 9781576834077). Gross, Bobby, Living the Christian Year: Time to Inhabit the Story of God. Inter Varsity Press, 2009, (ISBN9780830835201). Lawrence, Michael, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministers. Crossway, 2010, (ISBN 9781433515088). Cherry, Constance M. The Worship Architect (A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services. Baker, 2010, (ISBN9780801038747). Daman, Glenn C., Developing Leaders for the Small Church: A Guide to Spiritual Transformation for the Church Board. Kregel, 2009, (ISBN 9780825424557). Friesen, Garry with Maxson, J. Robin. Decision Making and the Will of God. Multnomah Books, 2004, (9781590522059). Scharen, Christian, Faith as a Way of Life: A Vision for Pastoral Leadership. Eerdmans, 2008, (ISBN 9780802862310). Reno, R. R., In the Ruins of the Church: Sustaining Faith in an Age of Diminished Christianity. Brazos Press, 2002, (9781587430336). V. Course Requirements A. Class Attendance and Participation: In order to fully benefit from this seminar you must both attend and be involved.4 B. Self-Reflection Paper and Presentation: Each student is required to write a 10 -15 page paper and give a 15-20 minute reflection on what God is teaching you about Himself, yourself and His church. A general guideline of what to include is as follows: 1. Curriculum Vitae: A curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer, more detailed synopsis than a resume. It includes a summary of your educational and academic background, your present church affiliation and status (candidate, licentiate, ordained), any employment history of significance, and the history of your church ministry opportunities prior to field experience Additionally, a CV will include any teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations, and other pertinent details. For this presentation, in addition to any of the items listed, you will primarily focus on the facts/information regarding the ministry experience on which you are reporting: dates, title(s), responsibilities, accomplishments. (Not to exceed two pages.) 2. Theology of Ministry: This is a statement of the values, attitudes, and goals that you brought to your field education ministry experience. Be very clear what you views were as to ministry in terms of service to Christ and his people, in the church, in homes, and in the world. Were you aware of this theology in (during) your practice of ministry or did you come to a realization of these ideas because of this ministerial presentation? (Not to exceed one page.) 3. Strength and Weaknesses: This is to be a candid self-evaluation of your strengths and


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