This module develops a theology of Christian community considered in light of the contemporary leadership context in the local church. The module will address spiritual and moral qualities of community and leadership; understanding the emotional system of the congregation; building teams; probing the nature of change; practising observation of key elements of church culture; as well as leadership self-care. Above all, the module is designed to be a learning conversation about Christian community and leadership, with every learner participating in sharing and evaluating the reading and leadership experiences of others.

blog search at http://technorati.com

NextReformation: "communitas section":http://nextreformation.com/?p=1392 "Full Summary of Forgotten Ways":http://nextreformation.com/wp-admin/reviews/forgotten.htm

Roxburgh - liminality: "http://www.theskyisfalling.info/reviews.cfm

Background/definitions: "defining Communitas":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communitas "defining liminality":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminality "Victor Turner":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Turner "Community or Communitas?":http://pastorrod.blogspot.com/2006/12/community-or-communitas.html

VT - liminality and communitas":http://www.creativeresistance.ca/communitas/defining-liminality-and-communitas-with-excerpts-by-victor-turner.htm "VT on ritual and communitas":http://www.creativeresistance.ca/communitas/victor-turner-on-ritual-and-communitas.htm

"vt - further":http://samandress.blogspot.com/2006/12/community-vs-communitas.html

McKnight: "McKnight: Forgotten Ways 1":http://www.jesuscr

5511.5 Koinonia: Leading and Building Community

The aim of this module is to help learners develop a proficiency in their understanding of leading and building communities of faith in light of the contemporary leadership context in the local church (Ecclesiology).