Dr. Phil Humphries
EML Department Office
Dallas Theological Seminary
www.dts.edu/eml
EML Office Hours M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
EML801 MINISTRY RESIDENCY I AND EML801 MINISTRY RESIDENCY II SYLLABUS
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Supervised field-based education in the student’s intended vocational ministry context, under the supervision and
encouragement of an experienced on-site Ministry Mentor. This contextual education experience consists of instruction,
cohort interaction, and practical application in selected ministry settings in the Dallas area, across the United States, or
around the world. This intensive learning opportunity is designed as an eight-month residency (two consecutive semesters—
EML801 Ministry Residency I and EML802 Ministry Residency II) with an approved church or parachurch/mission
organization during a student’s studies. 12 hours (6 hours each semester).
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
A. Cognitive
1.
The student will appraise his/her personal ministry vision and vocational plans based on the experiences of the
residency.
2.
The student will validate his/her own personal strengths, weaknesses, and sin issues that affect the ability to provide
servant leadership.
3.
The student will articulate core values for ministry.
B. Affective
1.
The student will display love for God and others.
2.
The student will display the heart of a servant leader.
3.
The student will propose needs for personal and professional lifelong leadership development.
4.
The student will share deeper appreciation for the contributions of different cultures.
5.
The student will embrace the complexity of church and ministry leadership.
C. Behavioral
1.
The student will design, execute, and evaluate a measurable learning plan and portfolio based on his/her vocational
understanding and goals.
2.
The student will model leadership skills in his/her ministry setting.
3.
The student will persuade others with respect to biblical and theological truth.
4.
The student will engage with people of different cultures.
5.
The student will demonstrate theological reflection.
III. COURSE TEXTBOOKS
A. Required – Ministry Residency I (First Semester – Fall Only)
Blodgett, Barbara and Matthew Flooding, eds. Brimming with God. Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2015.
Edwards, Sue, Kelley Mathews, and Henry Rogers. Mixed Ministry. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2008.
Hillman, George. Ministry Greenhouse. Herndon, VA: Roman & Littlefield, 2008.
Hillman, George M. Preparing for Ministry. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2008. – This book is for the Ministry Mentor. The
student is responsible to purchase this book only if the Ministry Mentor does not own the book.
Kouzes, James, and Barry Posner. The Leadership Challenge. 5th ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2017. – Must be the
newest (6th) edition.
Rath, Tom. Strengths Based Leadership. New York: Gallup, 2008. – Due to the assessment in the book, this book cannot
be bought used.
Smith, Gordon T. Courage and Calling. Rev. ed. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2011. – Must be the revised edition.
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Swetland, Kenneth. Facing Messy Stuff in the Church. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2005.
B.
Required – Ministry Residency II (Second Semester – Spring Only)
Heath, Chip, and Dan Heath. Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. New York: Crown, 2010.
Herrington, Jim, Mike Bonem, and James Furr. Leading Congregational Change: Practical Guide for the
Transformational Journey. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000.
MacMillan, Pat. The Performance Factor. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2001.
Malphurs, Aubrey, and Will Mancini. Building Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004.
The Ministry Mentor and the Residency Coordinator will assign an additional book based on the student’s vocational
intent and the uniqueness of the ministry site.
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS (SEE COURSE SCHEDULE FOR DUE DATES)
A. Fall and Spring Immersion Weeks on the DTS Campus
The Ministry Residency students will attend two immersion experiences on the Dallas campus. Both experiences will be
Monday afternoon through Friday morning with one in August and one in May. These are opportunities for Ministry
Residency students to interact with DTS faculty/staff members, to develop relationships with other Ministry Residency
students, and to form cohorts for the remainder of the Ministry Residency.
Details for these immersion weeks will be given to students once they are accepted into the Ministry Residency program.
B. Ministry Hours and Portfolio
The student will engage in 25+ hours a week of compensated ministry at the ministry site for two consecutive semesters
(fall and spring). Experiences in the service hours may include the following:
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Multiple opportunities to teach and/or preach in a large group context
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Leadership of a team
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Facilitation of a small group
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Exposure to pastoral duties of weddings, funerals, hospital visits, counseling, etc.
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Exposure to worship service planning
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Participation in worship service leadership (reading, prayer, announcements, communion, etc.)
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Exposure to various areas of ministry at the ministry context (children, students, adults, missions, etc.)
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Exposure to administration tasks (budget, committees/teams, governing board, long-range planning, etc.)
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Involvement in curriculum development and/or selection
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Participation in personal evangelism and discipleship
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Participation in cross-cultural ministry
Working alnongside the EML Department, the student will submit an online portfolio of assessed work based on the
student’s vocational intent and the uniqueness of the ministry site. Detailed information about the portfolio process is found
on https://online.dts.edu/courses/831/.
C. Preparation Assignments – Ministry Residency I (Fall Semester)
1. Ministry Greenhouse Reading Report
The student will read Ministry Greenhouse and complete the reading reflection on Canvas.
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2. Providing Copy of Preparing for Ministry to Ministry Mentor
If the Ministry Mentor has not received a copy of Preparing for Ministry from a previous student, the student will
purchase a copy of this book and give it to his/her Ministry Mentor as a reference for the Residency. It is the
responsibility of the student to determine if the Ministry Mentor has previously received a copy of this book or
not.
3. Learning Planning Document
The student will download the Learning Planning Document from Canvas and bring two (2) paper copies of
his/her completed Learning Planning Document to the Intern/Mentor Consultation (see next task). After the
Intern/Mentor Consultation has taken place, the student will upload a final edited copy of his/her Learning
Planning Document to Canvas.
Points will be deducted if the final edited copy of the Learning Planning Document is late, incomplete, or does not
incorporate corrections/suggestions that come out of the Intern/Mentor Consultation.
The Learning Planning Document will include goals and proposed artifacts in the following areas:
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Christian Spirituality - The student, by means of the Spirit, demonstrates increasing love and devotion to
God and loving service to others.
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Servant Leadership - The student models servant leadership and equips others in a God-given direction
through Christlike character, leadership capability, and love.
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Communication - The student is able to persuade others with respect to biblical and theological truth
through oral, written, and electronic media. (NOTE: For purposes of the Ministry Residency, the student
will have an oral communication goal).
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Cultural Engagement - The student demonstrates appreciation for the many dimensions of ongoing publicsquare and global conversations related to social, cultural, religious, biblical, and theological concerns, and
develops a biblical Christian perspective that results in knowledgeable, compassionate dialogue with
appropriate evangelistic engagement. (NOTE: For purposes of the Ministry Residency, the student will
have a cross-cultural goal).
4. Intern/Mentor Consultation
The student will arrange for a meeting between the student and the student’s Ministry Mentor. A video will be
provided on Canvas for the student and the Ministry Mentor to watch during that meeting and to discuss.
D. Reading Reflective Exercises – Ministry Residency I (Fall Semester)
1. Strengths Based Leadership “StrengthsFinder Profile” and Reflective Paper
The student will complete the online Strengthsfinder Profile associated with Strengths Based Leadership. The
student will use his/her unique code found inside the purchased book. Each unique code can only be used one
time. The student will bring a complete printout of his/her results to the August Immersion Week. In addition to
this printout, the student will also respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a reflective paper to
Canvas.
2. The Leadership Challenge Reflective Paper
The student will read all of The Leadership Challenge and respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as
a reflective paper to Canvas.
3. Mixed Ministry Reflective Paper
The student will read all of Mixed Ministry and will respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a
reflective paper to Canvas.
4. Courage and Calling Study Reflective Paper
The student will read all of Courage and Calling and respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a
reflective paper to Canvas.
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E. Reading Reflective Exercises – Ministry Residency II (Second Semester)
1. Building Leaders Reflective Paper
The student will read all of Building Leaders and respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a
reflective paper to Canvas.
2. The Performance Factor Reflective Paper
The student will read all of The Performance Factor and respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a
reflective paper to Canvas.
3. Leading Congregational Change Reflective Paper
The student will read all of Leading Congregational Change and respond to the discussion questions found on
Canvas as a reflective paper to Canvas.
4. Switch Reflective Paper
The student will read all of Switch and respond to the discussion questions found on Canvas as a reflective paper
to Canvas.
5. Additional Leadership Reading Reflective Video
In consultation with the on-site Ministry Mentor and on-campus Residency Coordinator, the student will read an
additional book on ministry leadership and submit a reflective video to Canvas, stressing personal application of
the material (more information on this assignment will be discussed at the Intern/Mentor Consultation).
F. Assessments – Ministry Residency II (Second Semester)
1. Student Self Assessment
The student will complete a self assessment towards the end of the Ministry Residency year. More details about
this assessment are found on Canvas.
2. Field Observations
The student will obtain a weblink to the Field Observation from Canvas and email the weblink to his/her Ministry
Mentor and a minimum of five (5) Field Observers for a total of six (6) Field Observers.
For most students, Field Observers will be adult participants or lay leaders in the ministry that the student is
leading. For example, if the student is working with the high school ministry at a local church, one of the adult
small group leaders could serve as a Field Observer. Other suggestions could include other pastors,
deacons/elders, other lay leaders, church administrative assistants, parents of the youth, or even one’s spouse. The
goal is to get a true 360-degree evaluation with multiple people speaking truth into the student’s life.
For some students in parachurch ministry sites (such as mission settings, academic settings, military chaplaincy,
etc), Field Observers may be offsite individuals who have insight into the student’s Christian spirituality, servant
leadership skills, and communication skills. Field Observers can include one’s spouse, members from one’s local
church, members from one’s home church, members of one’s, etc.
G. Facing the Messy Stuff in the Church and Brimming with God Case Studies
Throughout the year, the student will interact with several of the case studies found in Facing Messy Stuff in the
Church and Brimming with God. Details on these case studies are found in Canvas.
H.
Consistent Mentoring Time
Every experience for the student in the residency has learning potential. During the consistent mentoring time, the
ministry experiences become life changing. This consistent meeting with the student and the Ministry Mentor is the
heart of the residency experience and needs to be a sacred priority for both the student and the Ministry Mentor.
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These meetings are the backbone of the residency because they provide regular opportunities for communication and
instruction. Additional instructions for the mentoring time will be given during the Intern/Mentor Consultation.
I. Cohort Interactions
The student will be assigned to and participate in an online learning cohort with other Ministry Residency students.
More information will be provided on Canvas. The due dates for these cohort interactions are as follows:
J.
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October 15
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November 15
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December 15
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January 15
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February 15
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March 15
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April 15
Residency Progress Reflection
The student will complete periodic updates and reflections from the Ministry Residency on Canvas.
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November 1
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January 1
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April 1
V. COURSE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A. How to Register for the Residency
The residency can only be registered as EML801 in the Fall semester and EML802 in the Spring semester. When a
student is ready to register for the residency, the student will need to complete a formal application the semester
prior to the start of the Residency in the Fall semester. Space is limited for the Ministry Residency each year, so it is
to the student’s advantage that he/she applies earlier rather than later. Contact the EML Department for the
application.
B. Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Standards Related Directly to Experiential Learning
Theological education internships serve a central role in the overall training of ministry students at seminaries
accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) across the United States and Canada. The following
ATS standards relate directly to internships:
…provide for…careful reflection on the role of the minister as leader, guide, and servant of the faith
community. A.3.1.3.1
…provide opportunities to assist students in developing commitment to Christian faith and life (e.g.,
expressions of justice, leadership development, the devotional life, evangelistic witness) in ways consistent
with the overall goal and purpose of the school’s degree program. A.3.1.3.2
…educate students for a comprehensive range of pastoral responsibilities and skills by providing opportunities
for the appropriation of theological disciplines, for deepening understanding of the life of the church, for
ongoing intellectual and ministerial formation, and for exercising the arts of ministry. A.3.1.0
…provide theological reflection on and education for the practice of ministry. A.3.1.4
…provide for courses in the areas of ministry practice and for educational experiences within supervised
ministry settings. A.3.1.4.1
…ensure a constructive relationship among courses dealing primarily with the practice of ministry and courses
dealing primarily with other subjects. A.3.1.4.2
…provide opportunities for education through supervised experiences in ministry. These experiences should
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be of sufficient duration and intensity to provide opportunity to gain expertise in the tasks of ministerial
leadership within both the congregation and the broader public context, and to reflect on interrelated
theological, cultural, and experiential learning. A.3.1.4.3
…provide qualified persons as field supervisors “trained in supervisory methods and the educational
expectations of the institution.” A.3.1.4.4
…provide “established procedures for selection, development, evaluation, and termination of supervised
ministry settings.” A3.1.4.5
C. Dallas Theological Seminary Competencies and Residency Goals
The curricula and related seminary experiences are designed to help Dallas Theological Seminary students develop
competencies of knowledge, abilities and skills, and beliefs and values to help evangelize the world and build the
Church. Specific competencies are developed in each professional degree program, but all masters-level Dallas
Theological Seminary students are to develop competencies in Biblical Interpretation, Theology, Communication,
Christian Spirituality, Servant Leadership, and Cultural Engagement. The Ministry Residency is a vital assessment of
four of these competencies:
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Communication – The student is able to persuade others with respect to biblical and theological truth
through oral, written, and electronic media.
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Christian Spirituality – The student, by means of the Spirit, demonstrates increasing love and devotion to
God and loving service to others.
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Servant Leadership – The student models servant leadership and equips others in a God-given direction
through Christlike character, leadership capability, and love.
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Cultural Engagement – The student demonstrates appreciation for the many dimensions of ongoing publicsquare and global conversations related to social, cultural, religious, biblical, and theological concerns, and
develops a biblical Christian perspective that results in knowledgeable, compassionate dialogue with
appropriate evangelistic engagement.
D. Graduating Students
Students planning on participating in May Graduation need to speak to the EML Department for requirement dates.
E. Being a Proactive Student
Student initiative separates average experiences from great learning opportunities. The student must pursue an active
role in all aspects of the Ministry Residency. The student should be the core of the learning process and the source
for the motivation, ownership, and focus of the mentoring relationship. The student with initiative will be proactive
in assessing his or her developmental needs and goals for development and be much more likely to have a fulfilling
residency.
F. Using Canvas
The EML Department uses Canvas to track the progress of the Ministry Residency. It is the student’s responsibility
to understand how Canvas works and follow the instructions, due dates, and tasks.
G. Official Correspondence with EML Department
Students must keep their e-mail address current on Canvas. The EML Department uses the contact information in
Canvas for all communications. Students are expected to check their email accounts routinely and are responsible
for all information communicated in this manner.
When scheduling appointments, please contact the EML Department by phone (214-887-5134). Appointments are
NOT scheduled by e-mail.
H. International Students
Any internship or residency (paid or volunteer) for international students needs to be discussed and authorized by the
Advisor to International Students in the Student Services Office in coordination with the EML Department. Nonimmigrant students (international students) are not authorized to accept off-campus employment, in accordance with
the regulations for international students issued by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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I. Discrimination Policy of Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the operation of any of its programs
and activities. To avoid discrimination the student is responsible for informing the Coordinator of Services for
Students with Disabilities and the course instructor of any disabling condition that will require modifications.
J. Withdrawal, Extensions, or Leave of Absence
Students must follow the policies in the Dallas Theological Seminary Student Handbook in regards to withdrawing
from a Residency, requesting a Residency extension beyond the agreed upon term, or asking for a leave of absence
from Dallas Theological Seminary.
K. Receive Alerts by Text Message
Students need to be aware of Dallas Theological Seminary’s emergency texting service. The seminary strongly
urges students to go to http://dts.ssalert.com and sign up to receive emergency texts related to school closing.
L. Ministry Residency Benchmarks for All Ministry Sites
All Residency sites must agree to the following expectations:
 The student will be engaged in 25+ hours of compensated ministry at the ministry site.
 The student will have an “ownership” role of a ministry area at the site (i.e. the student in “in charge” of a
ministry area and is accountable for his/her leadership in that area).
 The student will have a teaching/speaking/preaching venue at the ministry site or a venue will be provided
by the ministry site at another location.
 The student will have cross-cultural experience through local outreach or international missions.
 The student will have intentional exposure to all areas of pastoral duties (i.e. weddings, funerals,
communion, baptism, visitation, evangelism, preaching, and counseling) through the ministry site.
 The student will have a consistent mentoring time with his/her on-site Ministry Mentor.
 The student will participate in a learning cohort with other Residency students.
 Emphasis at the ministry site will be on both the professional and spiritual development of a minister.
VI. COURSE POLICIES
A. Letter/Numerical Grade Scale
A+
A
A-
99-100 B+
96-98 B
94-95 B-
91-93 C+
88-90 C
86-87 C-
83-85 D+
80-82 D
78-79 D-
75-77 F
72-74
70-71
0-69
B. Weighing of Course Requirements for Grading
1.
Learning Planning Document and Student/Mentor Consultation
5% of final grade
2.
Reading Reflections, Case Study Reflections and Cohort Interactions
40% of final grade
3.
Student Progress Reflections
4.
Self Reflection and Field Observations
25% of final grade
5.
Portfolio
25% of final grade
C. Late Assignments
Late assignments require prior approval from the EML Department
5% of final grade
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D. Portfolio Rubric
Resume
The resume is well organized with few grammatical errors.
The resume includes a statement of Ministry Perspective/Philosophy/Passion.
20% of total grade for portfolio
10 points
10 points
Christian Spirituality - How is Your Soul?
20% of total grade for portfolio
The student’s reflection demonstrates the student’s awareness of the scope of
his/her spiritual health (minimal, basic reflection).
4 point
The student’s reflection demonstrates the student’s personal perspective of his/her
spiritual health (using first person in the reflection).
4 point
The student’s reflection demonstrates the student’s transparency
(authentic, honest, revealing reflection).
4 point
The student’s reflection demonstrates the student’s awareness of the significance
of his/her spiritual health (understanding the gravity of the student’s spiritual
health in light of his/her ministry).
4 point
The student’s reflection demonstrates the student’s openness toward correction
(humble and receptive to instruction).
4 point
Servant Leadership
The student includes the definition of the competency, an overall statement
of the competency, learning reflection, and a lifelong learning statement.
The artifacts demonstrate the student’s competency.
20% of total grade for portfolio
Communication
The student includes the definition of the competency, an overall statement
of the competency, learning reflection, and a lifelong learning statement.
The artifacts demonstrate the student’s competency.
20% of total grade for portfolio
Cultural Engagement
The student includes the definition of the competency, an overall statement
of the competency, learning reflection, and a lifelong learning statement.
The artifacts demonstrate the student’s competency.
20% of total grade for portfolio
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
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Tasks
“StrengthsFinder Profile” and Strengths Based Leadership Reflective Paper
Fall Immersion Week
Ministry Greenhouse Reading Reflection
Participate in Intern/Mentor Consultation
Learning Planning Document Completed
Distribute Preparing for Ministry to Ministry Mentor
Case Study Interaction
The Leadership Challenge Reflective Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion of The Leadership Challenge
Case Study Interaction
Residency Progress Reflection
Mixed Ministry Reflective Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion of Mixed Ministry
Case Study Interaction
Courage and Calling Reflective Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion of Courage and Calling
Case Study Interaction
Residency Progress Reflection
Building Leaders Reflection Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion of Building Leaders
Case Study Interaction
The Performance Factor Reflective Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion on The Performance Factor
Case Study Interaction
Leading Congregational Change Reflective Paper
Online Video Cohort Discussion on Leading Congregational Change
Complete Student Self Assessment
Case Study Interaction
Residency Progress Reflection
Switch Reflective Paper
Complete Field Observations
Online Video Cohort Discussion on Switch
Case Study Interaction
Additional Leadership Reading Reflection Paper
Portfolio
Spring Immersion Week
Due Date
Before Immersion Week
Last Week of Summer School
September 1
September 15
October 1
October 15
November 1
November 15
December 1
December 15
January 1
January 15
February 1
February 15
March 1
March 15
April 1
April 15
May 1
Finals Week Spring Semester