Module THMN2291: Pioneer Ministry and Fresh Expressions of Church

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2291: Pioneer Ministry and Fresh Expressions of Church

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To build foundations for the theology and practice of pioneer ministry from the bible, ecclesiology, & cultural studies. To develop a coherent and practical understanding of pioneer ministry in the context of a mixed economy and multi-denominational church.

Content

• 1) Vocation and pioneering
• 2) Character and formation
• 3) Theological resources
• 4) Ecclesiological resources
• 5) Nature & purpose of Christian community
• 6) Vision and values
• 7) Worship in a pioneer setting
• 8) Pioneer ministry and the Eucharist
• 9) Preaching and fresh expressions
• 10) Supervision, mentors, dialogue, sharing of knowledge
• 11) The Mixed Economy: pioneering ministry in collaboration with inherited structures
• 12) Pioneer Ministry and Culture
• 13) Planting a fresh expression
• 14) Sustaining a fresh expression
• 15) Growing and multiplying a fresh expression
• 16) Community transformation
• 17) Occasional offices and fresh expressions
• 18) Mentoring emerging leaders
• 19) Moving on from a fresh expression
• 20) Evaluating Fresh Expressions and Pioneer ministry

Learning Outcomes

• 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the biblical, theological, ecclesiological and cultural roots of pioneer ministry.
• 2) Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of approaches to pioneer ministry.
• 3) Articulate an understanding of pioneer ministry within their own tradition and other Christian traditions.
• 4) Provide a clear and articulate rationale for the place of pioneer ministry and fresh expressions within a mixed economy church and an emerging post-Christian culture.
• 5) Articulate key personal, social, ecclesiological, and cultural implications of pioneer ministry and fresh expressions of church.

• 1) Reflect critically on an experience of pioneering ministry.
• 2) Describe the benefits and challenges of pioneer ministry in the context of a mixed economy church within their particular denomination.
• 3) Reflect on key theological principles related to pioneer ministry and fresh expressions of church
• 4) Have begun to develop their skills as informed and well-resourced pioneers who have the potential to engage in planting and nurturing fresh expressions of church.
• 5) Demonstrate an ability to access a range of resources to assist with pioneering ministry, and evaluate these resources for their appropriateness in a particular pioneering context.
• 6) Integrate biblical and theological material considered during the module and learning from other modules into their pioneering practice.

• 1) Recognise the importance of ongoing theological reflection on practice
• 2) Reflect on and discuss their practice with others and share their expertise.
• 3) Access appropriate resources and support to help them in the practice of ministry.
• 4) Demonstrate enhanced skills in oral and written communication.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• 28 hours contact time: lectures Concurrent pioneering placement work

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

1000 word book review

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University