ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYPTH 623 Effective Relationships in MinistryDr. Steve Lim May 2002COURSE SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONA biblical and practical study focusing on the development of positive relationships withstaff and board, among members, and with the unchurched. The influence oftemperament, self-esteem, assertiveness, and maturity will be considered. Aspects ofrelational leadership will be explored, including credibility, motivation, empowerment,teams, servant leadership, situational leadership, and mentoring. This course will alsoexamine relational challenges such as difficult people, reaction to change, conflict,cultural-ethnic differences, and sexual temptation.COURSE OBJECTIVES1. Develop a biblical understanding of relationships, especially as they apply to ministryand leadership.2. Identify the levels of relationships, the qualities needed for achieving them, and thehindrances to deeper relationships.3. Appreciate the areas of personal growth needed to form healthy relationships.4. Understand how temperament theory can enhance relationships.5. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which relationships enhanceleadership, and of key relationships that determine effectiveness in ministry.6. Learn how to deal with common but serious relational challenges in ministry.7. Begin to apply relational principles to present relationships and ministries.REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSBarna George. Building Effective Lay Leadership Teams. Ventura, CA: IssacharResources, 2001.Kouzes, James M and Barry Z. Posner. Encouraging the Heart—A Leader’s Guide toRewarding and Recognizing Others. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999.PTH 623 Effective Relationships in Ministry p. 2Maxwell, John C. Developing the Leaders Around You. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson,1995.RECOMMENDED READINGMaxwell, John C. Be a People Person. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books/Scripture Press,1994.McGinnis, Alan Loy. Bringing Out the Best in People. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg,1985.COURSE OUTLINEI. BIBLICAL MODELS OF RELATIONSHIPS1. Jesus2. Paul and the Early Church3. Old TestamentII UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS1. Levels of relationship and communication2. Friendliness and friendship3. Caring and commitment4. Vulnerability and deeper relationships5. Hindrances to relationship6. Temperament and relationshipIII. RELATIONSHIPS AND THE MINISTER’S PERSONAL GROWTH1. Self-esteem2. Emotional intelligence3. Assertiveness4. Boundaries5. MaturityIV. RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP1. Credibility and influence2. Community and body ministry3. Small group dynamics4. Servant leadership5. Motivation and empowerment6. Leading volunteers7. Building a staff8. Teamwork and teams9. Situational leadership10. Mentoring11. Relationships with the unchurched12. Support, accountability, and ministry developmentPTH 623 Effective Relationships in Ministry p. 3V. RELATIONAL CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY1. Criticism2. Difficult people3. Conflict (Guest lecturer: Dr. Gary Allen)4. Reactions to change5. Sexual temptation (Guest lecturer: Cheryl Taylor)6. Church disciplineMETHODOLOGYClass and small group discussions, lectures, student presentations, relational exercises,students’ sharing of experiences, role-play, and debate will be used to facilitate learning.Students will complete several profiles to evaluate their temperament and conflict styles.COURSE REQUIREMENTSRead and prepare a two page “Reading Analysis” for each required textbook.Evaluate its overall value to you, citing benefits and limitations. State the concepts thatwere helpful to you. Due at the beginning of class on the following dates:John Maxwell. Developing the Leaders Around You. Thursday, May 9.Kouzes & Posner. Encouraging the Heart. Tuesday, May 14.Barna. Building Effective Lay Leadership Teams. Friday, May 17.1. Attend and participate in all sessions.2. Choose one of the following class presentations:a. Make a five-minute report on assigned chapters from the textbooks or on selectedor assigned theme. Provide a one to two page outline for each student.b. Prepare and engage in a ten-minute debate on one side of a given issue. (2students)c. Prepare several role-plays about given relational situations. (2 students)3. Do a weekly relationship assignment as described in class. Submit brief reports (oneto two paragraphs) at the beginning of class on the following dates: Friday, May 10;Friday, May 17; Thursday, May 23; Thursday, May 30.4. Write a 7 to 9 page reflection paper on your personal and ministry-relatedrelationships past and present. This project should integrate the insights gainedthrough your reading (textbooks and supplementary readings), insights from class,and evaluation of profiles completed during the course. Due: Friday, May 24.5. Take a final examination on the last day of class.PTH 623 Effective Relationships in Ministry p. 4Post-sessionWrite a 7 to 9 page research paper on your topic of choice from those listed in thecourse outline. Use five to ten sources. This paper should be submitted to the facultysecretary no later than Monday, June 10.GRADING PROCEDUREReading analyses 10%Class participation, including presentation 10%Relationship assignments 5%Reflection paper 25%Final exam 25%Research paper 25%SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYThis will be distributed in class.SPECIFIC DATASyllabus prepared by Steve Lim, April 3,