2 THREADED DISCUSSION: MENTORSHIP

2 THREADED DISCUSSION: MENTORSHIP Order Description   UNIT SEVEN INTRODUCTION The final week is focused on tapping the wisdom of the mentoring experience, especially as it pertains to pastoral ministry. Processing journal entries and summarizing interview responses will require a bit of thought and conscientious reflection. Writing a well-organized report will necessitate some sifting and gleaning. The nuggets of wisdom that sheen in the sunlight will be worth the challenge. Unit Seven “wraps it up.” It is hopeful that the practicum aspect of this course, the mentoring experience, will tie it all together. It is also hopeful that you have made a friend for life who won’t mind you calling in times of need. Now is a good time to begin thinking about who YOU can “bring along.” Give it some thought and take off in that direction. UNIT SEVEN OUTCOMES Upon completion of this unit you should be able to: 1. Capably write an interview and report of your experiences with your pastoral mentor. 2. Succinctly summarize pastoral insights gleaned from the several visits you have had with your pastoral mentor. 3. Demonstrate an expansion of knowledge of pastoral ministry through regular consultation with a pastoral mentor. 4. Begin implementing pastoral ministry in a local congregation under the tutelage of a competent pastoral mentor. 5. Offer your instructor commendations and constructive criticisms concerning the quality, content, and structure of this course. UNIT SEVEN RESOURCES ? Textbook: Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry ? Textbook: The Pentecostal Pastor: A Mandate for the 21st Century ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.2 THREADED DISCUSSION: MENTORSHIP INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT This discussion allows you to dialogue with your peers about your research and interviews for the course project. By sharing your ideas with one another, it will enable you to confirm, reject, or refine your understanding of what you have learned. RESOURCES ? 3.4a PDF: Interview Instructions ? 3.4b PDF: Interview Questions ? 3.4c PDF: Mentor Report BACKGROUND INFORMATION None