Course Structure
Each lesson will have a similar structure to aid in consistency. The seven lessons in this course are broken down into smaller sections so that you have flexibility in the content and the pace at which you learn.
There will also be various knowledge checks, activities, and reflection points throughout the lessons as well as downloadable supplemental content that you will have access to offline. Each lesson includes a final assessment that is specific to that lesson.
Before beginning each lesson download the student note guide so that you can take notes and complete any reflection activities in writing.
Course Curriculum
The Minister's Role as Leader: Course Overview and Introduction
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Lesson I. Spiritual Leadership
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- Lesson I Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction:
- Section II. The Theological Foundation of Spiritual Leadership: The Church is a Body; Jesus is the Head.
- Section III. Spiritual Leadership Versus Institutional Leadership
- Section IV. Practices of a Spiritual Leader
- Section V. Conclusion
- Lesson I References and Resources
- Lesson I Quiz
Lesson II. Understanding the Global and Cultural Context of Ministry
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- Lesson II Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. Considering the Culture
- Section III. Living in a Culture Antagonistic to the Gospel
- Section IV. Negative Responses to an Antagonistic Culture
- Section V. Toward Substantive Change
- Section VI. Communities that Contrast Culture
- VII. Safeguarding Quality of Life
- Section IX. Conclusion
- Lesson II References and Resources
- Lesson II Quiz
Lesson III. Identifying, Equipping, and Releasing Laity
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- Lesson III Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. Biblical and Theological Framework
- Section III. Leadership Characteristics
- Section IV. Equipping Emerging Leaders - Preparing Them for the Journey Ahead
- Section V. Releasing Leaders - Appropriate Attitudes and Responses
- Section VI. Conclusion
- Lesson III References and Resources
- Lesson III Quiz
Lesson IV: Mentoring Emerging Leaders
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- Lesson IV Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: Trained Leaders Needed
- Section II. Definition of Mentoring
- Section III. Jesus—A Model Mentor
- Section IV. The Mentor and Mentee Part I
- Section V. The Mentor and Mentee Part II
- Section VI. The Mentor and Mentee Part III
- Section VII. Conclusion
- Lesson IV References and Resources
- Lesson IV. Quiz
Lesson V. Conflict Resolution
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- Lesson V Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. What is Conflict?
- Section III. Scriptural Understanding of Conflict
- Section IV. Divisive Issues Often Associated With Conflict
- Section V. Old Testament Examples of Conflict
- Section VI. New Testament Examples of Conflict
- Section VII. Cognitive and Behavioral Expressions of Conflict
- Section VIII. Levels of Conflict
- Section IX. Strategies Used to Biblically Counter Conflict
- Section X. Strategies for Confronting:"Care-Fronting" versus "Confronting"
- Section XI. More Strategies for Managing and Resolving Conflict
- Section XII. Conclusion
- Lesson V References and Resources
- Lesson V Quiz
Lesson VI. Church Administration
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- Lesson VI Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: A Church Deserves Good Administration
- Section II. What is Church Administration?
- Section III. Scriptural/Theological Basis of Church Administration
- Section IV. A Model of Church Administration Part I
- Section V. A Model of Church Administration Part II
- Section VI. Conclusion
- Lesson VI References and Resources
- Lesson VI Quiz
Lesson VII. Responsible Oversight of Church Finances
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- Lesson VII. Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Financial Administration
- Section II. Policies and Procedures as a Hedge of Protection
- Section III. Setting the Church Budget
- Section IV. A Compensation Philosophy
- Section V. The Collection of Monies
- Section VI. The Disbursement of Monies
- Section VII. Other Considerations
- Section VIII. Conclusion
- Lesson VII. References and Resources
- Lesson VII. Quiz
End of Course Assessment
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