ML523/623: Mentoring (4 units)

J. Robert Clinton, Professor of Leadership

Summer 2007 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This course is an in-depth study of the informal training model called mentoring. Mentoring is probably the most important means of training leadership today. It is a flexible model that can be used in organizations and churches or with individuals. Mentoring is a relational experience in which one person (called the mentor) empowers another person (called the mentoree) by a sharing of God-given resources (of many kinds). Three basic categories of mentoring are explored (intensive, occasional, passive). Under these three categories are subsumed nine types: mentor discipler, spiritual guide, coach, counselor, teacher, sponsor, contemporary model, historical model, and divine contact. These nine types are explored in detail including the dynamics of each of these mentoring relationships, guidelines for them, etc. In addition, deliberate use of these nine types is suggested within the framework of a constellation model, which includes upward, downward, and lateral mentoring relationships. This course is a must for anyone who wants to be trained in an on-the-job situation and for anyone who anticipates training others in a personal way.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will recognize and be able to use a variety of 9 mentoring types in their ministry.
2. Students will develop a case study showing their past & present mentoring experience and their anticipated mentoring.

COURSE FORMAT:

This two-week intensive course meets four and ½ hours per day (0800-1230) for the first five days of the course (week 1). The weekend and the first day of week 2 are used by students to write their personal mentoring case study. Day 2 (0800-1230) of Week 2 is used for a group mentoring project involving analyzing a DVD for mentoring insights. The next three days (0800-1230) are given over to the reporting of the personal case studies. Class times consist of worship, spiritual formation, input on mentor concepts, and small group time.

REQUIRED READING: If already read, select other books from the recommended reading list or book approved by instructor.

1. ML523 Syllabus—Summer 07.
2. Clinton, J. Robert and Paul Stanley. Connecting—Finding the Mentors You Need to be Successful in Life. Colorado Springs: Nav Press, 1992.
3. Clinton, J. Robert and Richard Clinton. The Mentor Manual—Guidelines for Mentors and Mentorees. Altadena: Barnabas Publishers, 1991.
4. Reese, Randy D. and Anderson, Keith R. Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c1999.
5. Either, Clinton, J. Robert and Laura Raab. Barnabas: Encouraging Exhorter. Altadena: Barnabas, 1985.
OR, Clinton, J. Robert and Katherine Haubert. The Joshua Portrait—A Study in Leadership Development, Leadership Transition, and Destiny Fulfillment. Altadena: Barnabas Publishers, 1990.
6. Numerous other case studies. (Available on CD given out in class.)
7. Clinton, J. Robert. ClintonPracticalTips.pdf (Available on CD given out in class.)

RECOMMENDED READING:

1. Engstrom, Ted with Norman B. Rohrer. The Fine Art of Mentoring. Brentwood, Tenn.: Woglemuth and Hyatt Publishers, 1989.
2. Hendricks, Howard and William. As Iron Sharpens Iron. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1995.
3. Sanders, Martin. The Power of Mentoring—Shaping People Who Will Shape the World. Camp Hill, Pa.: Christian Publications, Inc.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Students will read the Mentor Handbook and Connecting; read an additional 750 pages of mentoring material; do a written project which applies mentoring to their own life; give an oral presentation in class of their written project; and keep a journal on a Historical mentoring experience during the quarter.
2. Students will submit a group paper after viewing a given Mentoring DVD. DVDs will be available on day one of class.
3. Th.M. Students: A 1250-word paper analyzing a given historical mentor, leadership lessons, and insights for personal application.

FINAL EXAM: None.

PREREQUISITES: None. Audit policy: None. This is for credit students only.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective in Leadership concentration. Meets requirement in certain concentrations in the MA Theology.

Last Date Edited: Mar 1, 2007