Description & Rationale

This competency will begin to apply the biblical foundation laid in the previous competency into the life of the leader as well as their team. The fivefold gifts will be described as “functions” and discussed in relation to a leader’s attributes, personality, calling, leadership role, and ministry. These fivefold functions will then be viewed from the perspective of both the leader as well as the church (organization). The goal of this study is to help the leader understand their own personal fivefold gifting mix, but also to begin to appreciate how they need to be integrated with the Church’s ministry as a whole. In order to not fall into historic extremes (Reductionism or Hierarchicalism), it is essential to see how teams need to have all five gifts functioning.

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Syllabus: 6.20 Fivefold Leadership

6.21 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

This competency will begin to apply the biblical foundation laid in the previous competency into the life of the leader as well as their team. The fivefold gifts will be described as “functions” and discussed in relation to a leader’s attributes, personality, calling, leadership role, and ministry. These fivefold functions will then be viewed from the perspective of both the leader as well as the church (organization). The goal of this study is to help the leader understand their own personal fivefold gifting mix, but also to begin to appreciate how they need to be integrated with the Church’s ministry as a whole. In order to not fall into historic extremes (Reductionism or Hierarchicalism), it is essential to see how teams need to have all five gifts functioning.

Objectives

Upon completion of this competency the candidate should:

• View the fivefold functions a based in the Godhead and with this perspective gain a wider appreciation and application of them in their life and ministry.
• Gain a greater understanding of how the expression of the fivefold functions are impacted by their personality, calling, giftings, and role.
• Begin to appreciate the importance for the Church to have a fivefold approach to ministry.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can provide guidance and input as the candidate begins to view these fivefold gifts from a broader new perspective in both their lives and the life of the church.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

                The Fivefold Ministry, Chapter 2, pp. 21-37.

• The candidate will complete the Leadership Personal Assessment and the Team Unity Assessment as well as have a colleague/mentor complete the Third Party Assessment.
• The candidate will also write a reflective 2-3 page summary paper discussing what they have learned about themselves and their team with regards to their role and the fivefold functions.

Mentoring Goals

The goal of the mentor is to:

• Guide the candidate in their understanding of their own fivefold function mix and how this relates to their current role in the Church.

• Help the candidate understand the importance of the Church functioning from a fivefold approach and identifying any deficiencies of these on their ministry team and changes necessary.
• Using the Assessment Evaluations, the mentor will design a Development Plan for the candidate to better understand their role in light of their fivefold functions as well as that of their team.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding how the candidate’s can take this new knowledge and implement it in their ministry.

Development Plan

• Based on the Personal and Third Party Assessment, a Development Plan will be designed to help the candidate function within their fivefold gifting mix and help develop their team to do the same.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.