ML500:
Teamwork and Leadership (4 units)
C.
Douglas McConnell, Associate Professor of Leadership and Dean of the School of
Intercultural Studies
Winter 2004 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
This course explores the role of
small groups and leadership in churches and missions. Due to the increasing
pressure on Christian workers to function within the context of teams, peer
leadership and followership will be studied in relation to teamwork. The course
will provide a basic introduction to biblical leadership and the role of the
community and team. The course will also explore the issues and skills required
to be an effective team member and team leader.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Gain
understanding of the theological and missiological basis of ministry in
community
• Identify the primary group dynamics in the formation of teams
• Develop a philosophy of leadership for teams
• Identify the intercultural forces that impact teams
• Learn practical skills of teamwork through participation on learning teams.
COURSE FORMAT:
This course will meet one evening
per week.
REQUIRED
READING:
If
you have read any of the required texts for another course, please select an
alternative text from the recommended reading list or a book approved by the
instructor.
Barna, G., The
Power of Team Leadership: Finding Strength in Shared Responsibility.
Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press 2001.
Katzenbach, J.R. & Smith, D.K., The
Discipline of Teams. New York: Wiley & Sons 2000,
McConnell, C.D., Teamwork and Leadership:
A Collection of Articles. Pasadena: Fuller School of World Mission 2002.
DiSC, Dimensions of Behavior. Biblical Personal Profile System: A Plan to
Understand Yourself and Others with Valuable Biblical Insights, 1995.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Clinton, J.R., Having
a Ministry that Lasts: Becoming a Bible Centered Leader. Altadena: Barnabas
Resources 1997.
Cordeiro, W., Doing Church as a Team.
Ventura, CA: Regal Books 2001.
Depree, M., Leading Without Power:
Finding Hope is Serving Community. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass 1997.
Katzenbach, J.R. & Smith, D.K. The
Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization. New York:
HarperBusiness 1993.
Katzenbach, J.R. (ed.), The Work of
Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization. Boston: Harvard Business
Review Book 1998.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1) A critical review of relevant literature,
including the three required texts, plus an additional 1000 pages.
2) In an assigned team, prepare and
present a holistic strategy for teamwork.
3) Research and write a 4000-5000 word
paper that examines the major factors impacting teamwork within the context of
a mission or church.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: A required core competency in
the MA-CCS degree.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.