Course Description:

A church leader wears many hats. In this course learners discover how to maximize productivity in the various functions of church leadership. The course examines the biblical foundation and practical functions of administrative leadership in churches and Christian organizations, and focuses on developing successful, biblical attitudes and skills among team leaders. Students will analyze basic leadership principles from secular and evangelical sources, analyzing them through a biblical/theological grid. (This advanced course is built on ITS course CE501 Church Leadership and Administration).

Course Objectives:

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify the major passages of Scripture that deal with leadership.
2. Understand the theological implication of those passages and their application in the world of contemporary Christian leadership.
3. Synthesize a philosophy of ministry, a biblical leadership style, and a harmony of gifting for the calling and sustaining of leadership.
4. Apply these leadership teachings to his/her present and future ministry, with special attention to interpersonal relations, servanthood, and team building.

Course Texts:

Anthony, M. J. The Effective Church Board. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
(Only available through ITS)

Cousins, D., L. Anderson and A. DeKruyter. Mastering Church Management. Portland: Multnomah Press, 1990.
(Only available through ITS)

Kouzes, J. M. and B. Z. Posner. The Leadership Challenge. 3rd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002.

Williams, Dennis E. and Kenneth O. Gangel. Volunteers for Today's Church. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2004.