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Northwest Partnership ProgramCMIN 1933/2933/3933 Ministry Practicum GuidelinesSuggested Reading List 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership . by John Maxwell5 Dysfunctions of a Team . by Patrick LencioniA Meal with Jesus . by Tim ChesterA Shepherd Looks at the Good Shepherd . by Phillip KellerA Tale of Three Kings . by Gene EdwardsAll the Places to Go . by John OrtbergDeep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend . by Andy StanleyDitch the Baggage: Change your Life . by Nancy AlcornEmotionally Healthy Spirituality . by Peter ScazzeroEngage . by Nelson SearcyFamily Ministry Essentials . by Michelle AnthonyFasting . by Jentezen FranklinFinancial Peace University . by Dave RamseyGood Kids, Big Events and Matching T-Shirts . by David HertweckGreater . by Steven FurtickHello God . by JJ VasquezHow to Lead When You’re Not in Charge . by Clay ScrogginsHow to Pray . by RA TorreyLead Like Jesus . by Ken BlanchardLetters from the Cross . by Mark DriscollMeet Generation Z . by James Emery WhiteMere Christianity . by CS LewisMy Utmost for His Highest . by Oswald ChambersNew Morning Mercies . by Paul David TrippPortraits of a Pastor: The 9 Essential Roles of a Church Leader . by Jason AllenPracticing Greatness . by Reggie McNealProdigal God, or Jesus The King . by Tim KellerPursuit of God . by A.W. TozerRadical . by David PlattRumors of God . by Jon TysonSimple Church: Returning to Gods Process for Making Disciples . by Thom RainerSpiritual Leadership . by Sanders, J. OswaldSun Stand Still . by Steven FurtickThe Barbarian Way . by Erwin McManusThe BIG Ten . by Scotty GibbonsThe Cause Within You . by Matthew BarnettThe Church Event Planning Toolkit . by Deborah IkeThe Cost of Discipleship . by Dietrich BonhoefferThe Five Levels of Leadership: . by John MaxwellThe Hard Hat . by Jon GordonThe Ideal Team Player: . by Patrick LencioniThe Life You Always Wanted . by John OrtbergThe Presence . by Alec RowlandsThe Prodigal God . by Tim KellerThe Surge . by Pete BriscoeTotal Forgiveness . by R.T. KindallUnder Cover . by John BevereVisioneering . by Andy StanleyWhat’s So Amazing About Grace . by Philip YancyNPP Practicum Guidelines- 1

Northwest Partnership ProgramCMIN 1933/2933/3933 Ministry Practicum GuidelinesPracticum ObjectivesLearning Action within theministry areaLEVEL 1:LEVEL 2:LEVEL 3:Intern can or does:Intern can or does:Intern can or does:Specific ministry function,purpose, qualifications to serve,specific responsibilities, positionwithin total ministryunderstand, define, list,locate, recall, explain inmultiple ministriesapply, examine, operate,practice in ministry focusassess, evaluate, critique,estimate, design, manage,propose, adapt in ministryfocusInteraction with other ministrypersonnelinteracts with others withsupervision in multipleministriesparticipates with otherpersonnel in ministry focusleads (or could lead whenneeded) with no or onlyperiodic supervision inministry focusInteraction with ministryrecipients and family membersobserves interactions withsupervision in multipleministriesis recognized as trustedministry associate inministry focusleads the ministry; interactsas a leader with ministryrecipients in ministry focusInteraction with total ministryleadershipunderstands the placeministry areas hold withintotal ministry programobserves ministry arealeadership interactionwithin total ministryprogramrepresents the ministry areawithin the total ministryprogramMinistry promotiontalks accurately aboutministry areasrepresents ministry areawith supervisionrepresents ministry areaand designs promotions;can speak for the ministryMinistry strategic planningunderstands important ofministry planning formultiple ministriesapplies planning strategiesfor ministry focus undersupervisionparticipates in ministrystrategic planning;coordinates ministry areawithin total ministryplanningMinistry effectivenessevaluationunderstands importance ofmeasuring ministry areaseffectivenessparticipates ineffectiveness activities andanalyzes results forministry focusconducts ministry focuseffectiveness evaluationprocess; interprets resultsand plans resulting programchangespersonal accountability forministry effectivenessminimally accountable forministry effectiveness formultiple ministriesresponsible for personaleffectiveness activities inministry focusresponsible for personalleadership effectiveness inministry focusNPP Practicum Guidelines- 2

Practicum Explanations1. Practicum Planning. The normal sequence for practicum training begins with exposure to the broad range ofactivities, services, and outreaches within the ministry, and progressively narrows students’ focus to one area inwhich they develop leadership skills. Although some students begin their internships already participating in anarea, it is important for them to initiate their training with exposure to the ministry’s overall multiple areas.a. Level One: Map out two-semester ministry area tour as assigned by NPP Coordinatorb. Level Two: Map out two-semester focus on one or two ministry areas in which you will participate andlearn responsibilitiesc. Level Three: Map out two-semester focus on one ministry area with the goal that you are able to leadthe ministry should an opportunity become available.2. Assignments. Although each NPP designs its own internship training, Ministry Practicum normally contains thefollowing learning opportunities and activities – in addition to attendance at weekly worship services.a. Intern Meetings. These group meetings are regularly held, usually weekly, scheduled by NPPCoordinator and/or assigned ministry area leaderb. Assigned reading and/or multimedia viewing. NPPs usually assign readings for their students as part oftheir overall training process. See Attachment A for a suggested reading list.c. Personal Internship Journal: minimum weekly entries. See Attachment Cd. Ministry Service: 8-12 hours/week service in assigned ministry area; does not include attending requiredworship servicese. Entrance and exit meetings. These are held with each ministry leader for their ministry area. Eachrequires students and coordinators to report information for credits to be awarded.Practicum Student Expectations1. You may be required to complete a background check before serving, based on your NPP Internship andPracticum requirements.2. Respect the authority of the ministry leadership and NPP Coordinator.3. Uphold living standards of behavior set by your NPP ministry intern program.4. Comply with requested dress codes.5. Maintain confidences.6. Notify NPP Coordinator when there is an unavoidable absence due to illness, family emergency orunavoidable conflict; be willing to make up time and serve as needed.7. Always perform all assigned duties cheerfully and behave appropriately.8. Communicate concerns to NPP Coordinator when warranted.Practicum Coordinator Expectations1. Establish ministry roles and responsibilities with your Practicum students directed to help develop theirministry and leadership character and competencies.2. Establish semester personal and ministry goals for each Practicum student.3. Provide ongoing feedback for your Practicum students.4. Complete Practicum Report Section Two for the Initial Practicum Interview and submit tocapspracticum@northwestu.edu within two weeks of the beginning of the semester.5. Submit Section Three to capspracticum@northwestu.edu following the Practicum Exit Interview no laterthan two weeks after the end of each semester. Note: The final grade cannot be recorded on the student’stranscript until the document is received.Practicum EvaluationStudent mastery of the Practicum experience should be made with the following in mind:1. Participation in the weekly Intern meetings and assigned training2. Growth in knowledge, skills, and leadership in the ministry area3. Journal entries for consistency and content4. Self and Ministry Area leader’s evaluationNPP Practicum Guidelines- 3

Practicum Experience Rubric Guidelines: [Total Hours approximately 120 hours per semester]Responsibility91-100% (A)90-81% (B)80% - 70% (C)69% or less (NoCredit)Hours ServedServed 100 or more ofthe required 120 hoursServed between 80 and90 of the required 120hoursServed between 70 and80 of the required 120hoursServed less than 70 ofthe required 120hoursParticipates in almostall requiredmeetings/events(weekly internmeetings, weeklyworship, & servicehours)Mostly participates in allrequiredmeetings/events(weekly intern meetings,weekly worship, &service hours)Occasionallyparticipates in requiredmeetings/events(weekly internmeetings, weeklyworship, & servicehours)Rarely participates inrequiredmeetings/events(weekly internmeetings, weeklyworship, & servicehours)JournalSatisfactory completionof the personal journaland thorough reflectionof their time in theirinternship.Mostly satisfactorycompletion of thepersonal journal withsome depth of reflectionof their internship time.Somewhat completedthe personal journalwith minimal depth ofreflection of their timein their internshipUnsatisfactorycompletion of theirjournal.Assigned booksand media (ifapplicable)Completed all requiredreading as assigned bycoordinatorMostly completed therequired readingassigned by coordinatorSomewhat completedthe required readingassigned bycoordinatorUnsatisfactorycompletion of therequired readingassigned bycoordinator.Completion ofrequired forms &meetings(Entrance & Exitmeetings, selfassessment,PracticumReport)Completed all requiredmeetings andpaperwork to be partof the internshipprogram.Completed most of therequired meetings andpaperwork to be part ofthe internship program.Completed some of therequired meetings andpaperwork to be partof the internshipprogram.Did not complete anyof the requiredmeetings orpaperwork to be partof the internshipprogram.ProfessionalBehavior &AttitudeAlmost alwaysconducts their dutieswith a professional,Christ-like attitude,respects others andtries to keep everyoneworking well together.Usually conducts theirduties with aprofessional, Christ-likeattitude, respects othersand tries to keepeveryone working welltogether.Often conducts theirduties s with aprofessional, Christ-likeattitude, respectsothers and tries to keepeveryone working welltogether.Rarely conductsthemselves with aprofessional, Christlike behavior, respectsothers and tries tokeep everyoneworking well together.AttendanceNPP Practicum Guidelines- 4