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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary------Hamilton

MC 701 - Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Syllabus: Fall, 2014

Wednesday-Friday (9:35-11)

Dr. Jim Singleton

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Office --- Library 119

Office Phone --- 978-646-4093

Email --- [email protected]

Byington Scholar --- Chris DuBose

I. Course Description

This course examines the roles, function, and theological considerations for the practice

of pastoral ministry. Ministry identity, call, and foundational pastoral tasks will be

d iscussed .

II. Course Relationship to the Curriculum

The course in Pastoral Ministry (MC 701) is best taken by students who are nearing the

end of their seminary studies (If you are more than a year from graduation you should

take it later). The course is a ‘‘capstone’’ type of course in that it takes into consideration

all the studies in exegesis, theology, history, ethics, education, counseling, preaching

and polity------and challenges students to consider how their studies actually are applied

in practical ministry.

III. Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to provide general information about pastoral ministry in

order to help students: (1) understand the dynamics of pastoral ministry, (2) to develop

a biblical and theological vision for pastoral ministry, (3) to clarify calling and identity

as a pastor, (4) understand the micro and macro-contexts in which we do ministry; (5) to

be acquainted with specific tasks of pastoral ministry, (6) to engage with issues,

challenges, and obstacles toward faithful and effective pastoral min istry, and (7) to be

better prepared to engage in the practice of a biblically-based and theologically driven

ministry. Emphasis will be made on the practical matters of ministry.

Items presented include the following: Identity, Roles and Expectations of the Pastor;

Church Culture and Broad Culture; Worship and Liturgy; Baptism (children and

adults) and Child Dedication ; Lord’s Supper; Weddings; Funerals and Grief Work;

Pastoral Care; Visitation; Church Finances; Personal Finances; Church Discipline;

Clergy Ethics; Sexual Ethics and Behavior; Staff Relationships and Evaluation;

Interviewing and Terminating staff; Conflict Management; Leadership Development

(encouraging lay ministry); and other issues in pastoral ministry.

mailto:[email protected]

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IV. Course Textbooks

Berkley, James D., gen. ed ., Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration.

(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994, 2007) (ISBN: 9780-0-8010-6814-0). (559 pp.)

Brink, Emily and John Witvliet, eds. Worship Sourcebook: A Classic Resource for Today’s

Church. (Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Books, 2013) (ISBN: 978-0-8010-15915). (844 pp.)

Hansen, David . The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers (Downers Grove:

IVP, 1994, revised 2012) (ISBN: 9780-0-8308-4104-2). (223 pp.)

Kim, Matthew D. 7 Lessons for New Pastors: Your First Year in Ministry (St. Louis,

Chalice, 2011) (ISBN-13: 978-0827234871). (131 pp.)

Osterhaus, James, Joseph M. Jurkowski, and Todd A Hahn. Thriving Through Ministry

Conflict. (Grand Rapids, MI.: Zondervan, 2005) (ISBN: 13:978-0-310-86438-7) (155 pp.)

Robinson, Marilynne. Gilead. (New York: Picador, 2004) (ISBN: 0-312-42440-X)

(247 pp.)

Swanson, David D. Everlasting Life: How God Answers Our Questions about Grief, Loss,

and the Promise of Heaven. (Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker, 2012) (ISBN: 978-0-8010-1446-8)

(186 pp.)

Swetland , Kenneth L. Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and

Congregations (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2005) (ISBN: 978-0-8254-3696-3). (224 pp)

Willimon, William A. Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry . (Nashville,

TN: Abingdon, 2002) (ISBN: 0-687-04532-0) (386 pp.)

Recommended:

Arthurs, Jeffrey D. Devote Yourself to the Public Reading of Scripture. (Grand Rapids:

Kregel, 2012) (ISBN: 978-0-8254-4219-3)

Baxter, Richard . The Reformed Pastor (abridged edition; ISBN: 978-146095-1699).

Berkley, James D., gen. ed ., Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship. (Grand Rapids:

Baker, 1992) (ISBN: 0-8010-1033-02) (Out of print)

Bucer, Martin. Concerning the True Care of Souls (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust,

(ISBN: 978-0-85151-984-5)

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Davis, John Jefferson. Worship and the Reality of God: An Evangelical Theology of Real

Presence. (Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP, 2010) (ISBN: 978-0-8308-3884-4)

Holifield , E. Brooks. God’s Ambassadors: A History of the Christian Clergy in America

(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007) (ISBN: 978-0-8028-0381-8)

Lewis, Sinclair. Elmer Gantry. (New York: Penguin, 1967) (ISBN: 0-451-53352-6)

Peterson, Eugene. The Pastor: A Memoir. (New York: Harper One, 2011) (ISBN: 978-0-

06-1998820-2) (320pp)

Peterson, Eugene. Working the Angles (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987) (ISBN-10:

0802802656; ISBN-13: 978 0802802651)

St.Gregory the Great. The Book of Pastoral Rule. (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary

Press, 2007) (ISBN: 978-088141-318-2)

Still, William, The Work of the Pastor, rev. ed. (Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Focus, 2010).

(ISBN: 978-1-84550-573-8)

Swetland , Kenneth L. The Hidden World of the Pastor: Case Studies on Personal Issues of Real

Pastors (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2007). (ISBN: 978-1556351785)

Webster, Douglas D. Living in Tension: A Theology of Ministry, Vol. 1 and 2. (Eugene, OR:

Cascade Books, 2012) (ISBN: 13:978-63032-150-8)

Woodward , J.R. Creating a Missional Culture: Equipping the Church for the Sake of the

World. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP, 2012

The Book of Common Prayer or The Book of Common Worship

See also the ‘‘Pastoral Ministry Bibliography’’ below.

V. Course Requirements and Grading

1. Attendance is expected at all classes and case study sessions. Further, it is expected that all

students will contribute in class. You are training to be pastors and you will be leading and

contributing. So I expect you to participate in class. 10% of your grade comes from this area.

Further, students are expected to be on time for class. For the rest of your life you are going to be

a pastor and need to be highly responsible. (10% of Final Grade)

2. Students will read a minimum of 1,500 pages from all required texts and supplemental

reading. Students will submit an annotated bibliography with three or four paragraphs

reflecting on each book or the completed portion of a book. Summarize briefly the content of

the book, but then reflect on how you interacted with the material in terms of questions raised,

insights gained, areas to be explored further biblically and theologically, etc. The report is to be

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typed (single-spaced, 12 point type). Due: First half (750 pages read), Wednesday, November

5, 2014, and the final document, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 (4 p.m.) (20% of Final Grade).

3. Write a brief two-page paper on your sense of call to ministry. Describe what you see as

God’s leading in your life for ministry vocation, includ ing circumstances, affirmation

from others, whether the call is firm or loose at this point. Include what are your fears

or concerns, etc. If married , comment on the kind of support you receive from your

spouse. This paper will be treated with utmost confidence and is intended to help the

student process his/ her call (and can be a part of to the usual paper required in the

ord ination process for most denominations). The report is to be typed (single-spaced ,

12 point type). This paper is not ‘‘graded,’’ but required . You will be asked to comment

on this in your final exam. Due: September 12, 2014

4. First form case study groups among your classmates, which will take place beyond

class time. Students will choose one of the cases they will d iscuss from one of the

Swetland casebooks (more cases available in the supplemental Swetland book). Several

of the cases are on Sakai and can be downloaded, including the first assignment - ‘‘Snot-

Nosed Pastor.’’ Case d iscussions will last at least 45 minutes per case with at least three

people in each group. The third case study will come from an issue in the church in

which you are doing Mentored Ministry, or the church which you are attending. The

d iscussion group will listen to a description by each student --- but the writing will be on

your case study. Spouses are welcome to participate in the d iscussion if desired . Each

student will write a two-page (single-spaced , 12 point type) reflection on each case

(total: three, two-page papers). 1) Begin with brief comments on the composition of the

group as well as when and where the d iscussion took place. 2) Write a brief summary

of the case. 3) Then describe the critical issues that emerged in your d iscussion. 4)

Finally, suggest any possible solutions which you see, and pick your best conclusion as

a pastoral leader if you were really there. You may use the questions at the end of each

case as a guide for the group d iscussion. The quality and depth of interaction will

determine your grade. These case study d iscussions replace class attendance during

exam week. Due: September 26; October 22; November 19. (30% of final grade)

5. Students will prepare a detailed order of service plus sermon notes on Four (4)

Pastoral Events: Write an Order of Service for each of the follow ing services: (1) 1st

Sunday of Advent; (2) Christmas Eve, including the celebration of the Lord’s Supper ; (3)

Wedding, and (4) Funeral/ Memorial Service (including burial). Please Note: On each

paper, include all words you and congregation will say - such as call to worship

(including Scripture references), hymns (titles only) and songs (words if they are less

familiar), responsive readings (refer to the Scripture selection only --- text does not need

to be typed out), full prayer of confession, pastoral prayer, benediction, etc. For the

Lord’s Supper portion, please type all introductory statements which you might make,

and the full prayers around communion and the words of institution. For the sermon

portion of the service, state the textual reference and offer an outline of the proposed

sermon. The Four (4) Pastoral Events paper: Due: October 10, 2014 (20% of final grade)

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6. Final Exam --- short answer essays that will pull together material from the semester.

On the exam will also be a set of questions about the name and background of the other

students in the class. Part of a pastor’s job is quickly learnin g the names of the flock and

their life stories. So begin learning about each other at every opportunity. Take home

exam or sitting by December 10, 2014 (9:35-11) (20% of the Final Grade)

Grading: 10% - attendance and participation in class, plus completion of the call paper

30% - papers on case studies

20% - 4 pastoral events

20% - reading total and reflections on the reading

20% - final exam

100% - The maximum total of points is 100.

Point Scale: 98 - 100 A+; 94 - 97 A; 91 - 93 A-; 88 - 90 B+; 84 - 87 B; 81 - 83 B-; 78 - 80 C+;

74 - 77 C; 71 - 73 C-; 68 - 70 D+; 64 - 67 D; 61 - 63 D-; below 60 F.

In keeping with the grade scale defined in The Student Handbook, a grade of A is given for high

excellence, B for exceeding minimal achievement, C for attaining a basic understanding of

materials, D for a low passing mark indicating below basic mastery of material, and F for failing

the course.

NB: Plagiarism is usually not an issue in this class, but if you are interested in seeing a

document defining plagiarism and giving examples, the faculty of the seminary recommends

students access the information on the Indiana University website: http://indiana.edu/-

wts/plagiarism.html

VI. Written Work

Please Note: Requirements for ALL written work:

Do not put papers in any kind of binding or use a title page.

Put your name on the upper right hand corner

Always put pages numbers on your assignments

Please staple the pages of assignments.

Formal Footnotes are not needed.

Use 12-point type; do not use a sans serif font.

Make a copy of everything you turn in, just in case something gets lost

Papers may be handed in during class or under the door of my office (Library

119). I prefer a hard copy of your work, but in an emergency you can attach it to

an email.

http://indiana.edu/-wts/plagiarism.html

http://indiana.edu/-wts/plagiarism.html

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VII. Course Calendar

Read Ahead: Hansen, 7-45

Kim, 11-24

September 10, 2014 - Introduction to the Class and to Each Other

Review of the Syllabus

Reflections on the Sense of Call and the Practice of Pastoral Ministry

The Importance of Names

Discussion of Hansen and Kim

Michael Lindvall Reading

Write: Call Paper (due September 12)

Read: Berkley, 23-74

September 12, 2014 – The Stories of Our Calling

Sharing of Call Stories in Groups

Clarity, Sustainability, Vulnerability

Calling and Personality

Read: Willimon, 27-74

Berkley, 129-139

Take: Profiles of Ministry Part II (Mentored Ministry students in their final year)

September 17, 2014 – Pastoral Identity in Various Contexts

Types of Pastoral Callings

Context - Christendom/Attractional/Missional

Emotional/Relational Intelligence and Leadership Gifts

Leading Change


Overview: Brink and Witvliet, eds. Worship Sourcebook

Book of Common Worship or

Book of Common Prayer

Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4-5

September 19, 2014 – Shaping the Worship Life of a Congregation

Biblical Norms

Theological Norms

Historical Roots – Modern Practice

Reflections Upon the Church Year

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Read: Swetland, “Snot-Nosed Pastor” (61-69 or on Sakai)

Meet: Group Discussion

Write: Case Study #1 (Turned in at the beginning of class on September 26)

September 24, 2014 – Shaping the Worship Life of the Congregation

Read: Hansen, 100-113

Begin Preparing: 4 Worship Bulletins (Turned in October 10, 2014)

September 26, 2014 – Discussion of Ministry Contexts for Worship – Guests

For Whom is Preaching and Worship Being Designed?

October 1, 2014 – The Nature and Practice of Sacraments

Brief Discussion of 1st Case Study

Write: 4 Worship Bulletins (Turned in October 10, 2014)

See: Berkley, Handbook on Preaching and Worship

Read: Hansen, 46-99, 114-160

Read: Sample Weddings and Funerals on Sakai

October 3, 2014 – Leading in Worship: Weddings and Funerals

Discussion of Weddings and Funerals

Practice in Weddings and Funerals

Read: Kim, 25-40

October 8 2014 – Context for Ministry

Small Town Ministry in New England - Guests

October 10, 2014 – Leading in Worship: Baptismal Theology and Practice

Lord’s Supper Theology and Practice

Brief Discussion of Worship Bulletins (Turn in at conclusion of class)

Read: Swanson, 9-186

October 15 and 17, 2014 – (Reading Week)


Willimon, 171-201

Kim, 93-105

October 22, 2014 – Care of Souls – Pastoral Care

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Ministry is About People

Crisis Situations

Abuse

Mental Illness

Referrals to Other Professionals

Systems of Care

Meet: 2nd Case Study Discussion (Due October 29)


October 24, 2014 – Funerals and Ministry Surrounding Death


October 29, 2014 – Case Study Discussion in Class

Premarital Counseling

Due: Second Case Study

October 31, 2014 – Weddings

Rehearsals

Read: Osterhaus

Berkley, 215-234

Prepare: 1st Half of Reading Report (Due, November 5)

November 5, 2014 – Care of Souls – Conflict

Where Does It Happen Among God’s People?

What Part Will You Contribute?


November 7, 2014 – Leadership in Ministry

Meet: Discuss 3rd Case Study – from your Congregation

November 12 and 14 (2nd Reading Week)

Read: Berkley, 235-300

Write: 3rd Case Study (Due, November 19)

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November 19, 2014 – A Theology of Administration and Finance

Church Budgets

Personal Budgets

3rd Case Study Discussion

Read: Berkeley, 449-536

November 21, 2014 – A Theology of Administration

Stewardship

Church Typologies

Styles of Church Government

Read: Berkeley, Administration and Finance

November 26, 2014 – Pastoral Identity and the First Steps

Profiles in Ministry Part II Discussion

The Relational Web

Time Management

Family in Ministry

Transitions

November 28 (Thanksgiving Break)


December 3 – Ethical Issues in Pastoral Issues – Money, Sex, Power


Kim, 59-75

December 5, 2014 – Staying Spiritually Alive

December 10, 2014 – Final Exam (9:35-11) (Take home exam due by this date and time)

Please note: topics and times may change from day to day

VIII: Pastoral Ministry Bibliography

Aleshire, Daniel O. Faith Care: Ministering to God’s People Through the Ages of Life.

Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1988.

Allison, Michael and Jude Kaye, Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical

Guide and Workbook (2nd ed.) New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2003.

Ammerman, Nancy, Jackson Carroll, Carl Dudley, and William McKinney. Studying

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Congregations: A New Handbook. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1998.

Anthony, Michael J, and James Estep, Jr. ed. Management Essentials for Christian

Ministries. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2005.

Anderson, Leith. Leadership That Works: Hope and Direction for Church and Parachurch

Leaders in Today’s Complex World. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1999.

Bartlett, David L. and Ruth Fowler. Moments of Commitment: Years of Growth: Evangelism

and Christian Education. St. Louis, MO.: CBP Press, 1987.

Barton, Ruth Haley. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible

of Ministry. Downers Grove: IVP, 2008.

Bass, Richard (editor). Leadership in Congregations. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute,

2007.

Blanchard, Ken, Bill Hybels, and Phil Hodges. Leadership By The Book: Tools to Transform

Your Workplace. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 1999.

Bolman Lee G. and Terrence E. Deal. Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and

Leadership, (3rd ed.) San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003.

Bridges, Charles. The Christian Ministry: With An Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency.

Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1958.

Bridges, William. Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change 2nd ed. Cambridge,

MA: Perseus Books Group, 2004.

Callahan, Kennon L. Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. San Francisco: Harper & Row,

1983.

__________. Effective Church Leadership: Building on the Twelve Keys. San Francisco:

Harper & Row, 1990.

__________. Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church: A Guide for Every Member. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1992.

__________. Effective Church Finances: Fund-raising and Budgeting for Church Leaders. San


__________. Dynamic Worship: Mission, Grace, Praise, and Power. San Francisco: Jossey-

Bass, 1994.

__________. Visiting in an Age of Mission: A Handbook for Person-to-Person Ministry. San


__________. Building for Effective Mission: A Complete Guide for Congregations on Bricks and

Mortar Issues. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1995.

__________. A New Beginning for Pastors and Congregations: Building an Excellent Match

Upon Your Shared Strengths. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999.

__________. Preaching Grace: Possibilities for Growing Your Preaching and Touching

People’s Lives. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999.

__________. Small, Strong Congregations: Creating Strength and Health for Your

Congregation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000.

Cherry, Ellen T. By the Renewing of Your Minds: The Pastoral Function of Christian

Theology. New York: Oxford, 1997.

Chester, Tim and Steve Timmis. Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and

Community. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway, 2008.

Cladis, George. Leading the Team-Based Church. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers,

1999.

Cole, Alan Hugh, Jr. (editor). From Midterms to Ministry: Practical Theologians on Pastoral

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Beginnings. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008.

Daniel, Lillian, and Martin B. Copenhaver. This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and

Private Lives of Two Ministers. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.

DeGroat, Chuck. Toughest People to Love: How to Understand, Lead, and Love the Difficult

People in Your Life – Including You. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2014.

Dorrell, Jimmy. Dead Church Walking: Giving Life to the Church that is Dying to Survive.

Colorado Springs, CO: Biblica, 2011.

Douglas, Philip D. What is Your Church’s Personality?: Discovering and Developing the

Ministry Style of Your Church (Phillipsburg: P&R, 2008).

Farris, Lawrence W. Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation. Grand

Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006.

Fernando, Ajith. Jesus Driven Ministry. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007.

Fisher, Roger, William Ury and Bruce Patton. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement

Without Giving In (2nd ed.) New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1992.

Giertz, Bo. The Hammer of God. Minneapolis: Augsburg, 2005.

Gibbs, Eddie. ChurchNext: Quantum Changes in How We Do Ministry. Downers Grove:

InterVarsity Press, 2000.

Gibson, Scott M. Preaching for Special Services (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Gibson, Scott M. Preaching with a Plan: Sermon Strategies for Growing Mature Believers

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Greer, Peter and Chris Horst. Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders,

Charities, and Churches. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 2014.

Halverstadt, Hugh F. Managing Church Conflict. Louisville: Westminster John Knox,

1992.

Hansen, David. Loving the Church You Lead. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

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Herrington, Jim, R. Robert Creech, and Trisha Taylor. The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the

Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

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Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith and Richard Beckhard (eds). The Leader of the

Future. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996.

Holifield, E. Brooks. God’s Ambassadors: A History of the Christian Clergy in America. Grand


Hopkinson, Jill and Trevor Willmott, eds. Skills for Rural Ministry: A Theological and Practical

Handbook. London: SCM, 2009.

Horner, David. A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry: Overcoming 7 Challenges Pastors Face.

Grand Rapids: Baker, 2008.

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Jones, G. Curtis. The Naked Shepherd: A Pastor Shares His Private Feelings About Living,

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Demand It. Revised Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003.

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Langford, Daniel L. The Pastor’s Family: The Challenges of Family Life and Pastoral

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__________. Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980.

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Peterson, Eugene and Marva Dawn. The Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Call. Grand


Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals. Nashville, TN: B&H, 2012.

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