Associated Canadian Theological Schools of Trinity Western University CLD 532 Q – Power, Change, and Conflict

Sangwoo (Daniel) Park Th.D, D.Min Fall - 2016 3 credit hours

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 604-339-5739 Kakao Talk: reformed604 Course Dates: September 19-23, 2016 Module11:30AM -5:30PM

I. Course Description This course is designed to enhance students’ ability to function effectively in capably handling power, change and conflict within Christian organizations that require a careful application of disciplined leadership. It engages students in an in-depth critical study of relevant issues and concepts, and promotes growth in skills that are pertinent to that area of ministry leadership. Like all organizations, churches must ensure mission fulfilment; and this attentiveness demands regular accountability, adaptability, and realignment. This constant requirement for adaptability and realignment initiates change which often generates conflict. Churches are unique organizations in that they are both spiritual communities as well as organizational structures. Therefore any discussion of power, change and conflict will include an understanding of group change theory, the biblical vision for the local church, and the responsible use of disciplined authority. Knowing how your church comes to decisions on specific issues is an important part of this equation. As churches and Christian organizations attempt to respond to change, leaders need the competence and spiritual intelligence to oversee change and conflict, using their “power” or influence within the group responsibly and ethically. Even in churches, leaders soon discover that change and the attendant issues of power often result in conflict. These interpersonal exchanges have as much catalytic potential for good as resolved conflict. By addressing and resolving their conflicts, individuals and groups develop an internal rigor, enhance mutual understanding, sharpen their mandates and deal proactively with important issues in their lives and societies. Thus, change, power and

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conflict are closely connected. Healthy churches possess leaders who understand the biblical values and dynamics that enable change to be embraced, conflicts to be productive and energizing, and power to be exercised in Biblically disciplined, caring and non-abusive ways. CLD 532 includes five days of Plenary Lectures: September 19 –23 (24 hours) and 15 hours of Affinity Group interactions (beginning with one organizational meeting on September 23, followed by four meetings to be scheduled between October 7 and Nov 25) It includes a series of assignments that will be completed between October 7 and Nov 25.

II. Objectives This course intends to lead each student toward mastery of personal dimensions of leadership as seen through four different, though complementary domains. This course will lead the student… Knowledge …to be able to understand and speak knowledgeably about personal dimensions of leadership, demonstrating an awareness of the models and styles of leadership relevant to the field, and displaying a critical understanding and broadening perspective on the subject of personal dimensions of leadership; Research …to lead the student to become conversant with the strategic literature (classical and current), the key issues under discussion, and the prominent practices and theories, that can help him or her develop the capacity to think critically and analytically about personal dimensions of leadership; Skills … to enable students to develop their leadership skills by applying theory to practice in a specific context that will allow them to increasingly critique, problem solve, and modify their practice of leadership to the demands of personal dimensions of leadership; developing an appreciation for the integration of skills, disciplinary concepts, and a Christian worldview; Character …to train students in the characteristics of personal mastery that will enable them to hone their personal leadership styles, form personal conclusions, and apply creative concepts to the practice of personal dimensions of leadership. Specifically, this course will lead the student… - Examine their own relationship with God and identify how they might strengthen that relationship - Compare and contrast competing systems of ethical analysis and evaluate them in a manner consistent with a Christian worldview - Design a flexible, personal decision-making framework/toolbox that can help them navigate the ethical and managerial responsibilities of the life and work of ministry. - Evaluate and strengthen their approach to building relationships - Reflect knowledgably and constructively on their personal experience in real time ministry.

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- Assess and revise their personal leadership development plan - Benefit from the intentional guidance of experienced mentors - Apply the lessons learned in the classroom in real-time ministry settings

III. Course Textbooks 1. MacDonald, Gordon. Restoring Your Spiritual Passion. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson Books, 1982. (A classic). MacDonald wrote three books and this was one of the trio. Despite deep personal failures in his own life, his candor and insights have made these books enduringworks. Korean Translation “Recover Spiritual Passion” translated by Ga Young Park (Seoul: Vision Books) 2. McIntosh, Gary and Samuel Rima. Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2007. A Methodist (McIntosh) and a Pietistic Baptist (BGC) combined to write this book. While the stories are unabashedly American, they provide insights into the role that our life story might play in our ministry styles. The self-assessments of this book may trigger a need for personal counseling to address these issues; but the risk is worth the read and reflection. Korean Translation: “The Shade of Leadership” (Turanno). 3. Mulholland, Robert. Invitation to a Journey. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 1993. Each of us walks into spiritual formation with a personality designed by God. We are called to be spiritually formed for the growth of others. While this is one of the older books, it is compact and discerning. Korean Translation: “The Manual of Spiritual Journey.” 4. Willard, Dallas. Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives. San Francisco, CA: HarperCollins, 1988. This text formed the foundation for much of the current evangelical discussions on spiritual formation and the disciplines. While no agreed “set” of personal spiritual disciplines is realistic, Willard draws attention to basic attitudes and actions. 5. Thrall, Bill, Bruce McNicol, and Ken McElrath. The Ascent of a Leader: How Ordinary Relationships Develop Extraordinary Character and Influence. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1999. Drawing primarily from stories out of the public and private “for profit” sectors, this book addresses the ever present challenge of climbing the corporate ladder. The principles are easily applied to ministry, both local church and para-church. Choose your ladder carefully. 6. Stott, John. A Call to Christian Leadership. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 1989.

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IV. Course Assignments Here are four specific assignments for this course: Book Reviews, Reflective Journal Entries, Course Project, and Mentoring Analysis Paper. Assignments are due by midnight on the date they are due. With written assignments, please double-space them and follow the guidelines in the Turabian Manual for Writers. Here is an overview of all the assignments followed by a detailed description of them. Overview of Assignments Due Date Assignments Oct 28, 2016 Reading Review 1,2 Nov 15, 2016 Course Project Nov 18, 2016 Reflective Journal Entries Nov 25, 2016 Affinity Group Analysis Paper

Percentage of Final Grade 25% 30% 20% 25%

1. BOOKS REVIEWS: Due October 28, 25% total Students are to select two books from the list of the course textbooks and write two reviews, one of each (5 pages each, not including title page). These are to be more than a digest of contents. Each review will contain significant (at least 50% of the review) critical engagement with some of the ideas presented by the author. 2. REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRIES: Due November 18, 2016, 20% Students are asked to write a Journal over eight weeks, written to be submitted for review following the instructions: It is to be a Weekly Journal. The student is required to journal 400 words per week for eight consecutive weeks regarding the following topics: Spiritual formation: discoveries made related to personal spiritual growth Ethical formation: discoveries made related to ethical and moral decision-making Pastoral grace: discoveries made to build a capacity for meaningful relationships The journal entries should affirm, probe, name, evaluate, analyze, raise questions, theologize. In the journal entries the student will demonstrate that he/she has read the required texts and has engaged in meaningful interaction with their Mentor and the Affinity group. The student will determine which order to follow in incorporating this material into the journal entries. In demonstrating reading in the required texts, this will be in two forms: A statement that one of the texts has been read. Some interaction with one of the ideas in that text. Both are required. Date each entry. Some specific questions could include: 1. What events or issues in my life have emerged from my readings and reflections that have bearing upon my ministry and relationships? 2. How do I discipline myself for the journey of ministry? What is unique about my need and discipline for spiritual growth? Where do I need work? Summative Analysis. After the eighth journal entry—using the journal as the sole supporting document—the student is to write a 1,000 word paper that articulates and

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defends thesis statements (one for each of the three foci) that characterize your perception of how your own i) spiritual formation, ii) ethical formation, and iii) capacity building for meaningful relationships, occurs in ministry leaders in the student’s away-from-ACTS ministry setting. Submit the Summative Analysis and actual Journal. COURSE PROJECT, Due November 15, 2016, 30% There are four project options; select and complete ONE project. The finished product can be either a soft copy emailed to the professor; or alternatively submitted in hard copy. Either format will be double-spaced, 11 or 12 font, stapled, include a cover page (include student identification number), Table of Contents, footnotes (as opposed to endnotes), and bibliography. In completing the project the student will demonstrate familiarity with material in the assigned textbooks. Write your paper on ONE of the following: 1. Calling and Vocation: gathering reflections into the Biblical concept of calling - from the lectures, reading, research, and informal conversations with at least a couple others who are engaged in vocational Christian ministry - students are to express their own personal conviction with respect to their personal vocational call to ministry leadership. 2. Pastoral Practices: gathering reflections into the practice of personal devotion and practice of prayer - from the lectures, reading, research and informal conversations with at least a couple others who are engaged in vocational Christian ministry - students are to express a strategic plan for personal and spiritual formation. 3. Ethical Commitment: gathering reflections from the lectures, reading, research, and interaction with their denominational leadership, students are to evaluate the appropriate ethical commitment (statement) required of vocational pastors according to its Biblical standards and personal implications for their personal vocational practice in ministry leadership. 4. Pastoral Care: gathering reflections from the lectures, reading, research and observations from pastoral care settings (through personal experience and informal conversations with others engaged in pastoral care) students will write a personal philosophy of pastoral care, giving attention to the Biblical understanding of the appropriate expression of shepherding care in multiple ministry contexts, and giving attention to their personal accountability in attitude and actions appropriate to their ministry context. Each project is 2,000 words in length. Regardless of topic, the following facets shall be included in each paper: Brief (100 words) articulation of why the topic is relevant in your ministry setting; Biblical foundations, based on the biblical text(s) that you believe best addresses your topic; Meaningful interaction with a minimum of five relevant authors (some of whom can be the chosen textbooks.) Development of several meaningful recommendations or personal statements emerging from your research that proactively and practically enhance personal dimensions of leadership development in your ministry setting.

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AFFINITY GROUP ANALYSIS PAPER, Due November 25, 2016, 25% (includes participation in Affinity Group) In recognition of the diverse ways in which students are relating to churches (i.e. vocational pastors, student interns, pastors on sabbatical from Korea, etc.), Paul Park will serve as the Affinity Group mentor and will provide guidance for the students to reflect on the course objectives. He will also provide contact with Pastoral contacts (ie. Fellowship Baptist leaders) to join with the affinity group to discuss the nature of ministry leadership within the Canadian reality, as well as generically. He will also locate two Korean-Canadian pastors who will be invited to engage in similar discussions over the course of the affinity group meetings. At the end of the four Affinity Group sessions, students will write a five page paper reflecting on the nature of ministry leadership in Canada in comparison with ministry leadership in a Korean context. Font and format information 한글 페이퍼 양식 안내 제 1 부 양식

(Format)

모든 과제는 MS-Word 를 사용하여 작성하며 아래의 양식을 따라 작성한다. (Use MS-Word for all the term papers according to the following format guide) 1.1. 여백 (Margins) - 상, 하, 좌, 우 1 인치 여백을 둔다. (One-inch margin from top, bottom, left, and right) - “탭”은 ½인치로 통일한다 (Half-inch tap) - 본문은 왼쪽 맞춤으로 세팅한다. (Align left) 1.2. 줄간격 (Spacing) - 블록 인용문을 제외한 모든 본문은 줄간격 2.0 으로(double-space) 작성한다. - 블록 인용문 (Block quotation): 5 줄 이상의 긴 인용문의 경우 줄간격은 1.0 (single-space)로 작성하며, 인용문 전체를 ½ 인치 들여쓴다. 1.3. 페이지 번호 (Pagination) - 페이지 번호는 페이지 바닥 중앙에 위치 시킨다 (page number sits on the bottom centre) 1.4. 폰트 (Text Format) - Times New Roman 글자체를 사용한다. - 폰트 사이즈는

한글은 10 으로, 영문은 12 로 작성한다. (size 10 for Korean, 12 for English)

- 블록 인용문과 각주는 폰트 사이즈를 9.5 로 작성한다. (Footnote font size: 9.5) - 일정 수준의 소제목 이하로는 굵은체를 사용하지 않는다. (Do not use bold styling except for certain levels of subheadings) - 모든 과제는 단어 수 대신 페이지수를 따라 그 분량을 정한다. (The amount of a paper is calculated by the number of pages not by the number of words in order to avoid unnecessary ambiguity due to the different word-counting system between Korean and English) 1.5. 문단 (Paragraph Indentation) - 한 섹션의 첫 문단은 들여쓰기를 하지 않는다. (No indent for the first paragraph of a section) - 같은 섹션의 두번째 문단부터는 ½인치 들여쓰기를 한다 (Half-inch indentation from the second paragraph of a section) (No extra spacing between each paragraph)

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Statement Regarding Assignment Submission Assignments must be submitted on time, via email to [email protected]. Late papers are docked 5% per day or one letter grade per week overdue. Policy Regarding Extensions and Grade Appeals Extensions due to extenuating circumstances may be considered when the request is made at least 24 hours in advance of the due date. Extensions beyond one week after the close of the class require a formal extension request submitted to the ACTS office. Grade appeals must be done within one week of returned assignments, and presented to Dr. Daniel Park. Inclusive Language Policy As members of the ACTS/TWU faculty (adjunct or otherwise) and as leaders in the Church of our Lord, we recognize that God has given his gifts to both men and women in the body of Christ. Therefore as we teach in class, and communicate with our students in various forms, we commit ourselves, before God, to be sensitive about the presence and needs of both sexes and the forms of address that will represent both genders rather than unthinkingly adopting potentially offense conventions of speech. Our decision is based on the fact that God’s gift of the imago Dei to both women and men has forever settled the question of their equal worth, value, and meaningfulness as persons. Mentoring Contract The purpose of CLD Affinity Groups, as extensions of the classroom, is to reinforce, personalize and/or extend the course content within the overall objectives of the course and to do so in the context of caring community. Affinity Group members will have the opportunity to explore the course themes in mutually beneficial ways within the context of a shared faith under the guidance facilitated by Dr. Park. Affinity Groups will meet five times (including during the final day of the course module) for encouragement, support, discussion of issues arising from the course, prayer, and sharing “matters of the heart.” Affinity Groups will establish an Affinity Group Contract (see Appendix A) at the first meeting, outlining goals and how the group will accomplish these goals. Affinity Group leaders will submit a copy of the signed contract to the professor of record within a week of the first Affinity Group meeting. After the final Affinity Group session is complete, the student will be able to complete the last course assignment: the Affinity Group Analysis paper.

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Grading Scale Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CF

Percentage 97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 Below 70

Grade Point 4.30 4.00 3.70 3.30 3.00 2.70 2.30 2.00 1.70 0.00

V. Course Outline Module Schedule and Participation: September 19-23, 2016 Monday, September 19, 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM Personal Spiritual Formation Introduction to the Course The Foundation of Personal Spiritual Formation: Calling and Kingdom Leadership, The Practice of Personal Spiritual Formation. Tuesday, September 20, 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM Personal Ministry Practice The Principles of Pastoral Grace: The Relational Foundation of Ministry The Practice of Pastoral Grace Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM Working Ministry Management The Pastor as Manager of Self and Others: Work Ethics The Pastor as Steward: Work Practices Thursday, September 22, 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM Operational Ministry Ethics Pastoral Ethics: Finances, Leadership Relationships and Governance Principles Pastoral Ethics: Personal Moral Behavior and Vocational Commitments Friday, September 19, 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM Affinity Group Meeting purpose for the meeting is: to establish contract within the group for the four sessions in October through November; to review the materials covered in the plenary sessions, discussing issues that students raise.

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Supplement: Important Academic Notes from ACTS Web Support – Student Portal https://students.twu.ca All students at TWU have a TWUPass username and password. This is determined at the time of an online application or can be managed through the computing services help desk or the link on the student portal. Your student email account is also available through this student portal and is vital for communication about grades, account statements, lost passwords, sign-up instructions, etc. If you do not know your account or password, there is a link at the login area called “I forgot my password.” When you click on that link, you will be walked through the process of retrieving your account information. Campus Closure In the event of deteriorating weather conditions or other emergency situations, every effort will be made to communicate information regarding the cancellation of classes to the following radio stations CKNW (980 AM), CKWX (1130 AM), STAR FM (107.1 FM), PRAISE (106.5 FM) and KARI (550 AM). As well, an announcement will be placed on the University’s campus closure notification message box (604.513.2147) and on the front page of the University’s website (http://www.twu.ca – also see http://www.twu.ca/conditions for more details). An initial announcement regarding the status of the campus and cancellation of classes is made at 6:00 AM and covers all classes beginning before 1:00PM. A second announcement is made at 11:00AM that covers all classes which begin between 1:00PM and 5:00PM. A third announcement is made at 3:00PM and covers those classes which begin after 5:00PM. Paper Formatting Students need to adhere to Turabian Notes (Bibliography) format except for in counselling courses, for which APA format is used and for CanIL courses. Students are strongly encouraged to use RefWorks (available through the library home page www.twu.ca/library) as their bibliographical manager and as a tool for formatting bibliographies. They will need to be aware of the need to “clean up” most bibliographies generated by this program. Students are encouraged to view the documents on the following websites for format samples: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.html or www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/. Note that in RefWorks the available formatting styles are those of Turabian (Notes), 7th edition, and APA – American Psychological Association, 6th edition. For Turabian, note that there are two formats – Notes (or Bibliography Style) and Reference List (a short format citation style). ACTS uses the Notes (Bibliography) format, not Reference List.

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Counselling students are expected to purchase the APA Publications Manual. More information found at the following website. http://www.apastyle.org/pubmanual.html. For free online programs that will enable you to create properly formatted bibliography citations, go to http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/ ("Chicago stands for "Turabian") or http://www.sourceaid.com/citationbuilder/ CANIL students can locate this on the CANIL intranet, under the “student” side. CanIL students can locate this on the CanIL intranet, under the “student” side. Please check with your professor to see which one he/she recommends you use!! Course Evaluations Course evaluations are an important aspect of improving teaching outcomes and for students and faculty professional development. Therefore, completion of course evaluations are considered a course expectation. Professors will schedule time to fill out the online course evaluation (20-30 minutes) during their last scheduled class of the semester, for students to complete on their personal laptop or a collegium computer. Students who are absent or otherwise unable to complete the online course evaluation in the last class, will be expected to make every effort to do so by the last day of exams. Information about how to access online evaluation forms will be provided to the faculty and students prior to the last week of classes by the ACTS Administration. Research Ethics Please note that all research projects involving human participants undertaken by members of the TWU university community (including projects done by ACTS students to satisfy course or degree requirements) MUST be approved by the Trinity Western University Research Ethics Board. Information and forms may be found at http://www.twu.ca/research/research/research-ethics/default.html Those needing additional clarification may contact the ACTS Academic Dean's office. Please allow at least three (3) weeks from the date of submission for a review of the application. Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism at TWU As Christian scholars pursuing higher education, academic integrity is a core value of the entire TWU community. Students are invited into this scholarly culture and required to abide by the principles of sound academic scholarship at TWU. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding all forms of plagiarism and cheating in scholarly work. TWU has a strict policy on plagiarism (see academic calendar 2008-09, pp. 37-38). Further details on this subject are contained in the ACTS Student Handbook in section 4.12. The handbook is available online on the ACTS webpage (www.acts.twu.ca) at the following link: http://acts.twu.ca/community/student-handbook-2011-12.pdf.

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Learning what constitutes plagiarism and avoiding it is the student's responsibility. An excellent resource describing plagiarism and how to avoid it has been prepared by TWU Librarian William Badke and is freely available for download (PPT file) or used as flash (self-running) tutorials of varying lengths from: http://acts.twu.ca/library/plagiarism.ppt http://acts.twu.ca/library/Plagiarism.swf (14 minute flash tutorial) http://acts.twu.ca/library/Plagiarism_Short.swf (8 minute flash tutorial) Equity of Access It is the responsibility of a student with a learning disability to inform the ACTS Director of Student Life of that fact before the beginning of a course so that necessary arrangements may be made to facilitate the student’s learning experience. We are unable to accommodate any student who informs the Director of Student Life of a disability after the beginning of class.

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Appendix A: Affinity Group Contract for CLD 531, 532, 533, 534 Instructions:  Have all members fill in contact information (including ACTS Affinity Group faculty leader).  Utilize a group process to establish the specific terms of the contract.  Have all group members sign the contract.  Photocopy the contract and give copy to each member.  Submit the contract to the CLD professor within a week of the first meeting. 1.

Affinity Group Member Contact Information

Name:

Identify CLD course being taken (circle one) CLD 531 CLD 532 CLD 533 CLD 534

Name of Ministry Setting:

Phone:

Ministry Setting Address:

Preferred Email:

Student’s Denominational Affiliation (if any): Seminary with which Student is registered at ACTS:

2. Terms of the Contract Your Affinity Group needs to decide on the ways in which the group will function and how members will serve each other. The following ideas are intended to stimulate your thinking regarding the kind of mentoring experience you wish to have. Your Affinity Group faculty leader will guide you in establishing group goals and objectives. The ACTS mentoring experience is a blend of questions, storytelling, listening, sharing, and prayer, and is founded on intentionality and trust. Though the number of face-to-face (or technology-assisted) exchanges is limited to five, the intentionality and trust established during these exchanges become the basis on which future relationships are built. 3.

Our Contract (fill in and sign).

We make the following commitments to each other:

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Four Meeting dates: 1.

Oct 03, 2016 Josuah Kim

3. Oct 17, 2016 Cephas Cho

2.

Oct 31, 2016 Rick

4.

Nov 14, 2016 Todd Chapman

Mutual Commitments: •

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1. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 2. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 3. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 4. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 5. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 6. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 7. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date 8. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date Please photocopy or scan this contract and give a copy to each member.