EPHESUS
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
(4 Credits)
Course
Description
The shortage of effective leaders in the Christian community has become very
alarming. In this course, the
student will examine the New Testament approach to Christian leadership as
practiced by Jesus Christ and the early church, as well as the principles of
Christian mentoring and biblical management.
The student will also learn how to be an effective ministry leader by first be
a model for others to imitate, then a multiplier of self by becoming a caring
and committed mentor to followers, and finally an efficient manager of
an organized church and ministry.
Course Objective
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To acquaint the student with the principles of New
Testament leadership,
Christian
mentoring and biblical management for effective leadership in both the
church and
ministry.
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To enable the student to become an effective leader by being a model,
mentor and motivator, multiplier and mobilizer, as well as an efficient manager
of ministries.
Course
Content
| Part 1 |
Principles of New Testament Leadership
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Lesson
1: Roles and Qualities of an Effective Christian Leader
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Lesson
2: Paying the Price and the Formula to Become an Effective Leader
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Lesson
3: Servanthood and Love in Effective Leadership
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Lesson
4: Developing Unity and a Strong Team through Effective Leadership
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Lesson
5: Recruiting, Leading, Motivating and Training Followers Effectively
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| Part 2 |
Principles of Christian Mentoring
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Lesson
6: Introduction to Mentoring
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Lesson
7: Mentoring in the Old Testament
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Lesson
8: Mentoring in the New Testament
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Lesson
9: The Call and Challenge to be a Mentor
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Lesson
10: The Search for a Protégé
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Lesson
11: The Process of Mentoring
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Lesson
12: Different Levels of Mentoring
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Part 3 |
Principles of Biblical Management
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Lesson
13: Resources and Environment |
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Lesson
14: Team Spirit and Working Relationships |
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Lesson
15: Planning, Decision-making and Problem Solving |
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Lesson
16: Communication and Delegation |
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Lesson
17: Attitude, Performance and Evaluation |
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Lesson 18: Organization
Conflict and Leadership Style |