40% Practical task: Assessment of a substantial piece of practical leadership/ministry skill to be negotiated and agreed in advance with the module tutor, e.g preaching, leading a cell group, leading a service, chairing an annual meeting, facilitating a vision building day. Assessment to be done by line manager or equivalent plus one participant and a self assessment completed using the same form.
Learning Outcomes 2,3 and 4.

60% Assignment, one of:
1. Assess the role and function of personal spirituality and vision in leadership, exploring a range of theories and theological frameworks. Illustrate this from your practice and relate to your personal leadership style and vision.
1,800 words
OR
2. Create a personal statement reflecting your vision, vocation, values and leadership style in respect of your aspirations for long term ministry and critically evaluate the theoretical and theological frameworks on which this is based.
1,800 words
Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5

This module aims to prepare students for employment in professional and ministry contexts. It builds on previous skill based modules which have also developed leadership skills and equips students to provide leadership in a range of professional and ministry contexts. It explores providing support and spiritual development to other workers, ministerial skills and sustaining oneself spiritually and vocational and professional development.
This module builds on the student's experience and will include teaching on:
-Leadership skills
-Personal and corporate vision building and developing a strategic plan
-Theological and theoretical and biblical frameworks of ministry and leadership
-Preparation for employment including continuing professional development needs and discerning vocation
-Supporting and facilitating professional, spiritual and faith development
-Ministerial skills appropriate to context
-Sustainable professional practice including managing your own resources

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.

Adair, J (2002) Effective Strategic Leadership. Basingstoke, Macmillan.
Griffiths, J (2007) Becoming a Professional. Cambridge, YCT Press.
Nash, S and Nash, P (2009) Tools for Reflective Ministry. London, SPCK.
Savage, S, Boyd-Macmillan, E (2007) The Human Face of Church. Norwich, Canterbury Press.

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team