In terms of processing the course teachings, I found the Handbook for Transformative Learning difficult to retain at times. Although this is a topic of great interest to me and the current context in which I serve; the material has often caused me to gravitate more towards The Adaptive Leadership textbook by Heifetz.
All things considered, I believe that the development of the Synergy paper actually presents the student and pastoral leaders with a unique opportunity to shape the destiny of the local church and the AME denomination by virtue of two major advantages at their disposal. First, the availability and accessibility of successful nationally recognized experts in the area of Adaptive Leadership and Transformative Learning. Having a full arsenal of proven experts present during our first semester at Payne Theological Seminary caused a hunger in my spirit. It further ignited an internal desire in my psyche to rise higher and learn as much as I can; towards the betterment of my ministry.
Likewise, sitting among these actual experts during their lectures, teaching and commentary provided; provided a source of encouragement and relief that was very much needed prior to my arrival on campus. During a few of the class and lecture sessions, I experienced what I would call a scholastic epiphany of sorts. This …show more content…
One example of this is, that although each church context is quite different there are also common values in terms of basic teachings and tenets, which we all share. That said, I also opine that it is through some of these techniques and empirical methods taught in our class sessions, textbooks, as well as shared values that we can re-direct ministries to the point where they can begin to thrive while functioning at an optimal administrative and spiritual level of
All things considered, I believe that the development of the Synergy paper actually presents the student and pastoral leaders with a unique opportunity to shape the destiny of the local church and the AME denomination by virtue of two major advantages at their disposal. First, the availability and accessibility of successful nationally recognized experts in the area of Adaptive Leadership and Transformative Learning. Having a full arsenal of proven experts present during our first semester at Payne Theological Seminary caused a hunger in my spirit. It further ignited an internal desire in my psyche to rise higher and learn as much as I can; towards the betterment of my ministry.
Likewise, sitting among these actual experts during their lectures, teaching and commentary provided; provided a source of encouragement and relief that was very much needed prior to my arrival on campus. During a few of the class and lecture sessions, I experienced what I would call a scholastic epiphany of sorts. This …show more content…
One example of this is, that although each church context is quite different there are also common values in terms of basic teachings and tenets, which we all share. That said, I also opine that it is through some of these techniques and empirical methods taught in our class sessions, textbooks, as well as shared values that we can re-direct ministries to the point where they can begin to thrive while functioning at an optimal administrative and spiritual level of