Western Seminary
DIS 538a-g “Mentoring for Ministry”
General Syllabus, rev.
Course
Description:
Mentoring for Ministry explores the process of mentoring by taking the
learner through a field-based experience of a menu-driven, need-determined
format which integrates pastoral field work with corresponding theoretical
content. Normally, this will be done in
partnership with a local church or mission organization.
One credit hour per
module, a through g.
Textbooks:
·
Patterson, George. “Come, Let Us Disciple
the Nations With George Patterson” on CD-ROM.
Optional
materials:
·
Garrison, David. Church Planting Movements.
·
Neumann, Mikel. Home Groups For Urban Cultures.
ISBN 1-87808-281-6
·
Patterson, George and Richard Scoggins. Church Multiplication Guide.
·
Patterson, George. Paul & Timothy Training Manual.
<http://www.Paul-Timothy.net>
·
Theissen, Ann. Pastor’s Storybook.
·
Train
& Multiply®
<http://www.TrainAndMultiply.com>
Course
Goals: By the end of this course, the learner will:
1. Demonstrate
ability to mentor others in developing their God-given capacities for
Christ-like character and ministry. The
learner will demonstrate this ability by:
A. Practicing the mentoring process as it applies
to leaders, in the spirit of 2 Timothy 2:2 (the 'chain reaction' principle) in
the context of his church or ministry, and
B. Guiding at least one new or potential leader
through the setting of objectives, the making of plans and the leading of his flock (group, ministry team or family).
2. Participate
in the church or organization and train others to engage in its principle
functions. The learner will demonstrate this by:
A. Determining the ministry opportunities and needs of those ministered to,
B. Implementing and
developing ministries required by the New Testament, and
C. Specifying and implementing action steps based
on scriptural requirements, ministry opportunities and needs.
3. Identify
personal strengths, weaknesses, and other elements of individuality that can
help or hinder ministry effectiveness.
The learner will gain this
knowledge through hands-on ministry, and the ongoing evaluations of a mentor.
Course
requirements:
Following an
orientation session, learners will have a minimum of 14 clock hours of
interaction with their mentors for one semester hour of credit, in person or
via e-mail.
Learners
fill in and occasionally update a ministry profile for provide by the
instructor.
Each
semester-hour module comprises 15 hours of interaction between mentors and
learners, covering one to seven menu units each of which focuses on the
learner's group, the tasks to be completed, and the material to be
mastered. Unit length and contents are
determined by the Mentor and learner together.
Time
the student spends working through the CD-ROM program on their home computer
does not count toward the fifteen hours on interaction.
The
mentor will use the 'JUMP Menu' to:
a)
Help trainees select needed ministry activities suitable to current opportunities,
b) Monitor
their progress.
Course Modules:
DIS 538a
Mentor by Menu
(Introduction to the mentor role and the Paul-TimothyMenu)
DIS 538b Mentor
New Leaders
(Mobilizing workers, including bi-vocationals, for
leadership)
DIS 538c
Mentor to Multiply
(Starting and developing cell groups and churches through
leaders)
DIS 538d
Mentor to Build Ministry
(Planning, initiating and developing essential church
ministries)
DIS 538e
Mentor to Make Disciples
(Evangelizing and discipling among unevangelized peoples)
DIS 538f
Mentor for Body Life
(Integrating gift-based ministries and 'one another'
dynamics in cells and churches)
DIS 538g Mentor to Plan & Evaluate
(Supervision, monitoring and evaluation for strategic
ministries)
Course policies:
Course Timing. This course is offered for fall, spring, or
summer semesters. Students may enroll in
this course even if it does not appear on the printed Seminary course schedule. Credit will be transcripted for the semester
in which the student was registered.
Registration. In addition to the standard registration
card, an Independent Study form must be completed to register for this course
and submitted with a copy of this syllabus.
This form is available from the Division of Intercultural Studies office
in Milliken Hall, top floor.
Attendance.
Training sessions are scheduled by the mentor and learners. All sessions must be completed, along with
the agreed-upon work, before credit can be given for the module.
Grading. Grading will be done by the mentor, and will
be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.