Discipleship and Purposeful Living

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Articulate an emerging appreciation of their own life-values and personal identity drawing upon resources from both the social sciences and the Christian tradition.
2. Evaluate a variety of personal, relational and institutional resources necessary for their current and future expression of faith.
3. Identify and engage with spiritual practices that reflect the student’s lived priorities and personal faith.

• Written assessment task (1,000 words) (30%)
• Practical assessment task (1,500 words) (40%)
• Written assessment task (1,000 words) (30%)

Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue

• Clinton, R.  The Making of a Leader.  Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2012
• Collins, G. Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality (2^nd Ed.) Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2009
• Dethmer, Jim, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp. The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership : A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success. [United States]: Conscious Leadership Group, 2015.
• McNeal, R.  A Work of Heart : Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders San Fransisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2011
• Peace, R. Spiritual Autobiography: Discovering and Sharing Your Spiritual Story. Carol Stream, IL: NavPress, 2019
• Rima, S.  Leading from the Inside Out: The Art of Self-Leadership.  Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Books, 2000
• Smith, H. W.  What Matters Most : The Power of Living Your Values.  New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001.
• Stanley, A. The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.  Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2009
• Simon, S. Howe, L. and Kirschenbaum, H. Values Clarification. New York, NY: Warner Books, 2009
• Sine, C, and Sine, T.  Living on Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2002