Masthead Logo Digital Commons @ George Fox University Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations 2-1-2019 Forming Anglican Wayfinders in Aotearoa: A Contextual Approach to Ministerial Preparation Karen Kemp [email protected] This research is a product of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at George Fox University. Find out more about the program. Recommended Citation Kemp, Karen, "Forming Anglican Wayfinders in Aotearoa: A Contextual Approach to Ministerial Preparation" (2019). Doctor of Ministry. 311. https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/dmin/311 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses and Dissertations at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctor of Ministry by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY FORMING ANGLICAN WAYFINDERS IN AOTEAROA: A CONTEXTUAL APPROACH TO MINISTERIAL PREPARATION A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF PORTLAND SEMINARY IN CANDIDACY FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MINISTRY BY KAREN KEMP PORTLAND, OREGON FEBRUARY 2019 Portland Seminary George Fox University Portland, Oregon CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL ________________________________ DMin Dissertation ________________________________ This is to certify that the DMin Dissertation of Karen Kemp has been approved by the Dissertation Committee on February 19, 2019 for the degree of Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation Dissertation Committee: Primary Advisor: Shawna Lafreniere, PhD Secondary Advisor: Jason Clark, PhD, DMin Lead Mentor: MaryKate Morse, PhD Expert Advisor: Shawna Lafreniere, PhD Copyright © 2019 by Karen Kemp All rights reserved ii DEDICATION To all who are and will become wayfinders in these times. Kia kaha! Take heart, be strong. iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The oft quoted saying, ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done’ is true. It is also true that the seemingly impossible is most often achieved in the company of others. I am indebted to more people than I can name here, but I especially want to express my gratitude to the following: Above all, to my husband, Dr. Hugh Kemp, and my daughters, Anjali, Miki, and Anya. Without their sacrificial support and unflagging encouragement this project would never have happened. Dr. Shawna Lafreniere. Her generosity, expertise, passion for innovation and encouragement allowed me to go places in this project that I might not otherwise have gone to. Dr. Mary-Kate Morse embodied how to be a better leader, spiritual teacher, friend and guide, and catalyzed key driving questions. For the administrative and financial support of St John’s Theological College and the encouragement of the Manukura, Tony Gerritsen. Finally, to my colleagues, Mark Barnard, Richard Cook, Katene Eruera, and Dr. Mark Harris, and students at St John’s. They grounded this project in true wayfinder spirit. The journey continues and their presence in this waka brings me hope. iv EPIGRAPH Poets have wronged poor storms: such days are best; They purge the air without, within the breast. — George Herbert v TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION ...............................................................................................................iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................................................................................. iv EPIGRAPH ..................................................................................................................... v LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................... viii LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................... viii ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................... ix SECTION 1: THE CHALLENGE .................................................................................. 1 Prevailing Conditions ................................................................................................ 1 The Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand ........................................................ 6 The Story: Vocation under Siege.............................................................................. 6 Training at St John’s Theological College ................................................................ 8 Mapping a Way Forward: Methodology ................................................................... 9 SECTION 2: DISCOVERY .......................................................................................... 13 An Appreciative Inquiry First Reading of the Literature........................................... 13 Methodology: Berlin or Athens? ............................................................................ 14 Hopeful Stories: ‘Bright Spots’ in Theological Education for Ministry .................. 16 Fresh Possibilities: Emerging Pedagogies .............................................................. 18 Ministry Formation at St John’s College .................................................................. 22 Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 23 Engaging Benedict for the Sake of the Church ......................................................... 26 The Rule of Benedict ............................................................................................. 27 The Rule and Anglicanism ..................................................................................... 28 Benedictine Foundations: Core Values and Practices ............................................... 29 Four Types of Monks ............................................................................................. 29 Three Core Vows ................................................................................................... 31 Benedictine Principles for Today’s Church .............................................................. 33 Christ-centered ...................................................................................................... 34 Communal ............................................................................................................. 34 Holistic .................................................................................................................. 35 Hospitable ............................................................................................................. 35 Benedict Meets Aotearoa New Zealand Anglican Clergy ......................................... 38 Benedict as Mentor to Today’s Leaders ................................................................... 40 Benedict’s Abbot as Leader ................................................................................... 41 Benedict in Conversation with a Young Priest in Aotearoa .................................... 47 Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 52 SECTION 3: DREAM .................................................................................................. 55 “A Great Unravelling” or a Koru Unfurling? ........................................................... 55 Factors which Contribute to Congregational Decline ............................................... 55 External Forces ...................................................................................................... 56 Internal Forces ....................................................................................................... 57 vi Emerging Models of Church and Leadership ........................................................... 62 Past Models Re-mixed ........................................................................................... 62 Fresh Approaches That Re-frame the Leadership Task ........................................... 65 A Wayfinder’s Curriculum ...................................................................................... 69 Formational Elements ............................................................................................ 72 Pedagogical Principles ........................................................................................... 79 A New Curriculum ................................................................................................ 82 SECTION 4: DESIGN.................................................................................................. 83 Artifact: A Wayfinders’ Portfolio ............................................................................ 83 Content Overview .................................................................................................. 83 Content Detail ........................................................................................................ 84 Pedagogy ............................................................................................................... 86 Points of Difference from Traditional Approaches ................................................. 86 SECTION 5: ARTIFACT SPECIFICATION ............................................................... 89 Goals and Audience ................................................................................................. 89 Scope and Content ................................................................................................... 90 Budget ....................................................................................................................