PM 315: Spiritual Formation of Ministry Leaders

• 3.00 Credit Hours

• Online

This course explores critical topics in the territory of spiritual formation for ministry. It begins with an exploration of the processes and goals of spiritual formation in the life of a Christian leader from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including personal, biblical, theological, psychological, and historical perspectives. The student is introduced to practices of the Christian faith that promote intimacy with God and Christ-likeness in character with the goal of fostering in others an ongoing personal vitality essential to ministry and the ability to facilitate spiritual renewal and consistent discipleship in others. As a result of competing this class, you will be able to 1. Demonstrate their understanding of Christian spirituality and faith development with a biblical and theological rationale for the nature of spiritual life and growth. 2. Explain required factors for the cultivation of an intimate relationship with God and Christ-like character in private practices and through community. 3. Describe how your personality influences spiritual orientation and the process of spiritual and character formation. 4. Identify, articulate, and apply key Christian practices and disciplines of the spiritual life in a guided time of spiritual assessment and practice. 5. Identify both the primary and secondary elements of spiritual renewal and apply these factors to personal and congregational formation. 6. Provide a framework for the understanding and practice of spiritual mentoring and discipleship. 7. Recognize the various challenges to spiritual formation that ministerial life present and develop a plan to maintain spiritual vitality in vocational practice in terms of a personal philosophy of ministry.