PMN 540 Leadership and Management for Ministry
Dr. Gary L. Johnson;Director of Pastoral Leadership Studies
Cincinnati Bible Seminary; Cincinnati, Ohio
Office 317-862-6430
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August 14 – October 9, 2012
Course Description
This course examines Biblical and contemporary principles of servant leadership, providing the student with practical skills and insights for leading the 21st-century church effectively (3 credit hours).
Course Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the student should:
1) have a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the societal and church environment in which leaders function;
2) be able to identify primary scripture passages addressing leadership principles and practices;
3) have an increased ability to improve one’s own leadership skills, while developing leaders around oneself;
4) be able to cite specific, practical application of new ideas and methods of executing leadership in the local church; and,
5) develop an action plan for having a strong spiritual formation to protect the integrity of the leader.
Course Requirements
Each of the assignments has been designed to be extremely practical in nature and may be of immediate and direct benefit to students already serving in a located ministry. To successfully complete this three semester hour course, the student is expected to meet the following course requirements:
1) satisfactory attendance and participation
a) Students are expected to attend every class session.
b) Classes will meet at Indian Creek Christian Church every Tuesday evening from 6-10pm.
c) For absences not excused, a student’s grade will drop 1% for every two hours of missing attendance. If the student should miss 20% of the scheduled class lectures, the student will be dropped from the course.
2) All assignments are to be completed by October 31.
a) Students will write a two page reading review of four booksof the student’s choosing from those required for reading, citing two practical ideas for implementation to ministry.
b) Students will write a three to five page description of the internal leadership structure (i.e., polity) of the church they attend, citing both strengths and weaknesses.
c) Students will complete a LifeMap (i.e., philosophy of ministry to be explained in class).
3) complete a written final exam given on the final day of class.
Course Grades
This course will have a potential of 1,000 points to be earned by the student. The course assignments will have a designated value as follows:
Required Reading200 ptsDue Oct 31
Written Reading Reviews200 ptsDue Oct 31
Church Polity Description 200 ptsDue Oct 31
LifeMap200 ptsDue Oct 31
Final Exam200 ptsDue Oct 9
Course Reading List
REQUIRED
Estep, Roadcup, Johnson. Answer: His CallCollege Press, 2009.
Estep, Roadcup, Johnson. Reflect: His CharacterCollege Press, 2009.
Estep, Roadcup, Johnson. Lead: His ChurchCollege Press, 2010.
Estep, Roadcup, Johnson. Enjoy: His PeopleCollege Press, 2011.
MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership, Nelson Books, 2004.
Witt, Lance Replenish: Leading From a Healthy Soul Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2011.
Course Content
The remainder of the course will explore three essentials of effective leadership: 1) having a call of God to serve in leadership; 2) possessing competency in various aspects of leadership; and 3) maintaining one’s moral character as a leader. This course is organized in consideration of these three non-negotiable essentials, and will investigate issues such as:
Course Introduction
The Five Truths of Leadership
The Radical Leadership of Jesus
The CALL of Leaders
Understanding “the Call” of God
Being Faithful to the Call – A Study of Peter
Eight Traits of a Leader
The COMPETENCY of Leaders
The STYLES of Leaders
Two Extremes of Management Styles
Ten Biblical Styles and Examples of Leadership
The STRUCTURE of Leaders
Four Essentials in Leader Selection
An Elder Governance Polity
The SKILLS of Leaders
Christ’s Methods of Developing Leaders
The Discipline of Strategic Thinking
Analytical Skills: Looking Around, Looking Within, Looking Ahead
LifeMapping: Personal Vision Casting for the Leader
Executing Change – A Study of James, the Just
Motivating People to Serve Passionately
The Difference Between Speaking & Communicating
Issues in Leading a Large Church
Legal Concerns Facing the Church
The “SHARPENING” of Leaders
The Art of Self-Leadership
Apollos: A Life-Long Learner
The Fine Art of Mentoring
The CHARACTER of Leaders
Perils of Being a Pastor/Leader—the State of the Ministry Today
Knowing the Enemy – A Look at I Peter 5:8
Living an Overcoming Life – One Struggle at a Time
Winning the War on Lust – One Battle at a Time
Benefiting From Accountability – One Step at a Time
Making the Most of My Marriage – One Day at a Time
Five Paths that Lead to a Fall
Restoring a Fallen Friend/Colleague
Making the Most of My Family – One Day at a Time
Surviving the Pressures of Ministry – One Demand at a Time
Working with Difficult People – One Wound at a Time
Staying in the Ministry – One Week at a Time
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