Intermediate Chaplain Course

Principles of Resilient Ministry (CTA 6100)


Description
This course provides a comprehensive study into the key themes, concepts, and leadership principles that relate to how chaplains and ministry leaders create and maintain personal and spiritual resilience as they give of themselves in ministry. Students will examine the impact of demanding schedules, multiple roles, taxing responsibilities, and challenging work environments as some of the major stressors facing chaplains serving outside the four walls of the church. Special emphasis will be placed on the “Resilience Life Cycle” which provides a holistic approach to spiritual wellness for chaplains. Students will explore various resilience programs that various institutions use to develop resilience in leaders. Participants will discover theological aspects of resiliency in the lives of biblical characters. (6 Continuing Education Units)

Content
  • CTA 6100 Welcome Video
  • Getting to Know You Survey
  • MODULE 1: PASTORAL MINISTRY AND RESILIENCE
  • Module 1 Video Overview
  • Module 1: Overview of Resilient Ministry Principles Presentation
  • Module 1: Burnout Self-Assessment
  • Module 1 Video: Advice for Ministry Leaders
  • Knowledge Check: Reasons Leaders Burn Out
  • Module 1: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 2: SPIRITUAL FORMATION
  • Module 2 Video Overview
  • Module 2 Video: Overview of Spiritual Formation
  • Module 2 Video: Developing Spiritual Formation
  • Module 2 Video: The Process of Spiritual Formation
  • Module 2 Video: Practicing Solitude - Part 1
  • Module 2 Video: Practicing Solitude - Part 2
  • Module 2: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 3: SELF CARE IN MINISTRY
  • Module 3 Video Overview
  • Module 3 Video: Self Care for Resilience in Ministry
  • Module 3 Video: How to Avoid Future Ministry Burnout
  • Module 3 Podcast/Video: Resilient Ministry: Surviving & Thriving
  • Module 3: Self-Care in Ministry Presentation
  • Module 3 Assessment: Developing Your Spiritual Support From Others Inventory
  • Module 3: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 4: EMOTIONAL & CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
  • Module 4 Video Overview
  • Module 4: Emotional Intelligence Presentation
  • Module 4: Body Language Quiz
  • Module 4: Emotional Intelligence Quiz
  • Module 4: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 5: ESCAPING THE MESSIAH TRAP
  • Module 5 Video Overview
  • Module 5: Musical Reflection
  • Module 5: Experiencing Guided Meditation
  • Module 5: Escaping the Messiah Trap Presentation
  • Module 5: Messiah Trap Profile
  • Module 5 Reflection Journal: Messiah Trap Inventory
  • MODULE 6: RESILIENT LEADERSHIP BEFORE THE STORM
  • Module 6 Video Overview
  • Module 6: Resilient Warriors (Part 1) Chapters 1-3 Presentation
  • Module 6 Video: Facing Adversity? How To Develop Resilience
  • Module 6: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 7: RESILIENT LEADERSHIP DURING THE STORM
  • Module 7 Video Overview
  • Module 7: Resilient Warriors (Part 2) Chapters 4-6 Presentation
  • Module 7 Podcast: Resilience God Style: Weathering the Storms of Life
  • Module 7: Reflection Journal
  • MODULE 8: RESILIENCE AFTER THE STORM
  • Module 8 Video Overview
  • Module 8: Resilient Warriors (Part 3) Chapters 7-10
  • Module 8: Resilient Ministry Theological Reflection Paper
  • Next Steps Survey
  • CTA 6100 Closing Video
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed