PACO 825 Growth & Development of the Contemporary Minister

The D. Min. student is required to take this course in order to develop an awareness of the myriad of challenges and opportunities facing ministry leaders today. The course also supports the development of a personal strategy to facilitate longevity in service, increased competency and personal growth in ministry, and facilitates its application in his/her personal, spiritual, marital, familial, and ministry life.

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the discussions provide opportunities to integrate insights and skills gleaned from Learn items-to-date, knowledge generated from Apply activities, and the Scriptures as the student narrates movement through a process for growing in favor with God and others.

Due to the nature of these connected, collaborative, cumulative/scaffolded research-based discussions, the threads will have a “paper or presentation-like feel” (i.e. more is expected than in a typical discussion-based thread). The student must noticeably and meaningfully integrate significant insights from Learn items-to-date to produce a substantive research-based thread and reply.

Each thread must be at least 450 words, and noticeably/meaningfully employ significant insights from each Learn item-to-date (see Course Schedule). The student will write 1 research-based reply related to a specific point of reference within a classmate’s thread. Each reply must noticeably/meaningfully employ at least 1 pertinent insight from a Learn item-to-date and be at least 150 words.

All posts must be written with clarity and conciseness, without spelling, grammar, or word choice errors, and adhere to Discussion Assignment Instructions and Rubric expectations. Current Turabian form guidelines should be followed. Specific instructions are provided in the prompt of each Discussion. NOTE: The final discussion, Imagineering a Rational Meaningful Detachment into Life, has different expectations. The word count for the thread will be at least 350 words, and 150 words for the reply. The Discussion Self-Narrated Class Introduction will have no length requirement. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

Subject Matter Conversations Assignments (2)

Subject Matter Conversations (SMC) are intentionally designed to create meaningful learning experiences between the faculty member and students. The student is required to identify and thoughtfully respond to one of the PowerPoint questions in a manner that demonstrates comprehension of the subject matter presented in the SMC. Turabian format should be used for citations. Throughout the course, there will be two opportunities to connect via Microsoft Teams. However, the student has the choice to attend one of the SMCs or watch the SMC TEAMS recording to gain the necessary information to complete the related assignment. The student is highly encouraged to attend the SMCs. Links to these meetings will be sent at the start of the term. (CLO: A)

The student will write 2 book reviews to resource the cumulative learning process. The Practical Book Review: Ortberg Assignment will solely address the Ortberg text and Practical Book Review: Issler Assignment the Issler text. The body of each review must be at least 4 pages and follow current Turabian form. Specific instructions are provided in the assignment folder of the course. (CLO: A, D, F)

Self-Administered Assessments Assignment

The student will take the three online assessments: The Taking Flight DISC Profile, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Appraisal Test, and the BeMIS Adjective Checklist. These assessments provide language and skills to understand oneself and others. These are not infallible sources of information, instead, consider them to be sources of meaningful commentary for every relational context. The student will create a well-crafted, evidence-based synopsis using the questions provided in the assignment instructions. At least 3 of the provided questions must be utilized and current Turabian format should be used throughout the assignment. 

This quiz will confirm subscription to the Question & Answer Center (QAC). This quiz will contain 1 multiple-choice question, allow 1 attempt, and will have no time limit. (CLO: A)

Quiz: Completion of Module Readings

This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 1 true/false question, allow 1 attempt, and will have no time limit. (CLO: A)