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Title: BIB 624: Strategic Leadership in Ministry
Subtitle: Developing Visionary Leaders for Effective Ministry
Course Name & Level: Strategic Leadership in Ministry, Master Degree
Number of Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Keywords: Strategic Leadership, Ministry, Visionary Leadership
1. Introduction:
This course explores the principles and practices of strategic leadership within the context of ministry, focusing on developing visionary leaders who can effectively guide and grow their organizations.
2. Course Description:
An advanced course focusing on strategic leadership principles and their application in ministry contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing vision, setting goals, managing change, and leading teams effectively.
3. Course Purpose:
To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for strategic leadership in ministry, centered on King Jesus, His Kingdom, and His Great Commission.
4. Course Objectives:
To understand and apply strategic leadership principles to ministry settings, developing skills in vision casting, goal setting, change management, and team leadership.
5. Key Terms Defined & Key Concepts Explained:
- Strategic Leadership: The ability to influence and guide an organization toward achieving long-term goals.
- Vision Casting: The process of defining and communicating a clear and compelling vision for the future.
- Change Management: The approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations to a desired future state.
- Team Leadership: The ability to lead and manage a group of individuals toward a common goal.
- Goal Setting: The process of establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives.
6. Specific Topics with Descriptions:
- Introduction to Strategic Leadership: Overview of strategic leadership principles and their relevance to ministry.
- Biblical Foundations of Leadership: Examination of leadership principles from a biblical perspective.
- Vision and Mission: Developing and articulating a compelling vision and mission for ministry.
- Strategic Planning: The process of creating and implementing strategic plans in ministry contexts.
- Leading Change: Principles and practices of effective change management in ministry.
- Building and Leading Teams: Strategies for building, leading, and managing effective ministry teams.
- Conflict Resolution: Approaches to managing and resolving conflicts within ministry settings.
- Ethical Leadership: The importance of integrity and ethical behavior in leadership.
- Communication Skills: Developing effective communication skills for leaders.
- Evaluating and Improving Performance: Methods for assessing and improving organizational performance.
- Case Studies in Ministry Leadership: Analysis of real-world examples of strategic leadership in ministry.
- Developing a Personal Leadership Plan: Creating a comprehensive plan for personal leadership development.
7. Assessments with Descriptions:
- Quizzes: Regular quizzes to test knowledge of key leadership principles and practices.
- Reflection Papers: Written reflections on personal insights and learnings from specific leadership topics.
- Leadership Plan: Development of a comprehensive personal leadership plan.
- Case Study Analysis: Analysis of case studies to identify effective leadership strategies and practices.
- Research Paper: An in-depth research paper on a chosen aspect of strategic leadership in ministry.
- Midterm Exam: An exam covering the first half of the course material.
- Final Exam: Comprehensive exam covering the entire course.
- Participation: Active participation in class discussions and group activities.
- Presentation: A presentation on a significant aspect of strategic leadership in ministry.
8. Research References:
- The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. eBook format. MLA Citation: Kouzes, James M., and Barry Z. Posner. The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. 6th ed., Jossey-Bass, 2017.
- Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby. eBook format. MLA Citation: Blackaby, Henry T., and Richard Blackaby. Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda. B&H Publishing, 2011.
- Leading Change by John P. Kotter. eBook format. MLA Citation: Kotter, John P. Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press, 2012.
- The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell. eBook format. MLA Citation: Maxwell, John C. The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential. Center Street, 2011.
- Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger. eBook format. MLA Citation: Bolsinger, Tod. Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory. InterVarsity Press, 2015.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain a deep understanding of strategic leadership principles and their application in ministry, focusing on King Jesus, His Kingdom, and His Great Commission.
