CM411 Christian Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CM411 Christian Leadership is a study of the biblical principles, historical roots, theoretical development and practical expression of the leadership concept in both secular institutions and religious organizations.

COURSE RATIONALE

So, why do smart people sometimes lead poorly? Leadership is a challenge. Organizations can rise or fall on leadership. What leaders do and say can be described as a domino line. One action can intentionally and unintentionally set in motion reactions and effects that have a major impact, both good and bad. Leadership is often multi-leveled, multidimensional, played in different keys, utilizing multiple lenses, and painted with more than the eight-pack of Crayola crayons. It's both simple and complex which requires leadership "simplexity." It often requires seeing around corners, through walls, and on different floors all at the same time.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

  • Leadership Interviews from multiple ages in the Marketplace and Church

  • Multiple case Studies

  • “Excuse Me, But Your Biases are Showing” and what to do about it

  • Leadership Dossier (a cumulative reflection on: Leadership Philosophy, Perspectives, Styles, Examples, Self-Awareness Practices, Social Awareness, Leading Others Well, the Leadership Culture/Climate, Leadership Challenges, and Next Steps to great servant leadership)

COURSE STRATEGY

Inside-Out Leadership - Weeks 1-4

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Outside-In Leadership - Weeks 5-8

  

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Classes I Teach:

  • CM201 Foundations of Christian Ministry

  • CM315 Evangelism, Discipleship & Faith Development (coming this fall)

  • CM411 Christian Leadership

  • YM111 Orienteering for Youth and Family Ministry

  • YM202 PRIMER (Pre-Internship Ministry Experience)

  • YM211 Foundations for Youth and FamilyMinistry

  • YM325 Relational Dynamics for Youth and Family Ministry

  • YM326 Nuts and Bolts for Youth and Family Ministry

  • YM327 Social Issues for Youth and Family Ministry

  • YM480 Mathetes: Spiritual Formation. A Senior Capstone