30 courses with the subject LEAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LEAD 110Introduction to Leadership: Connecting with Others1
This course is part one in a course sequence initiated for studies in leadership. The course focuses on introduction to leadership skills, attitudes, and practices, particularly connecting with others within a university context
This course is part two in a course sequence initiated for studies in leadership. The course focuses on developing self-leadership skills, attitudes and practices, particularly within the university context. Special emphasis is placed on biblical perspectives in leadership.
LEAD 122Leadership: Connecting with Others and Self Leadership2
This course is part one in a course sequence initiated for the study of servant leadership. The course focuses on introduction to leadership skills, attitudes, and practices, particularly connecting with others and self-leadership skills. Special emphasis is placed on biblical perspectives and practices in leadership.
This course is part three in a course sequence initiated for studies in leadership. The course focuses on continued development in understanding leadership thinking, practices and identity. Special emphasis is placed on biblical perspectives in leadership and actual completion of leadership activities.
This course is part four in a course sequence initiated for studies in leadership. The course focuses on continued development in understanding leadership thinking, practices and identity. Special emphasis is placed on biblical perspectives in leadership and assessing cultural and community needs and creating effective solutions.
LEAD 222Leadership: Leading Others and Culture Change2
This course is part two in a course sequence initiated to study servant leadership. The course focuses on introduction to leadership skills, attitudes, and practices, particularly leading others and culture change within one's sphere of influence. Special emphasis is placed on biblical perspectives and practices in leadership.
LEAD 302Changing Culture through Empowerment, Leadership, and Cultural Intelligence1
This course is part six in a course sequence initiated for the LEAD Fellowship program. The course focuses on using the Holy Spirit, Cultural Intelligence, and Leadership Principles to change culture in a significant way.
LEAD 500Developing Leadership Character and Readiness3
This course will explore developmental leadership traits from a biblical perspective. Special consideration will be given to the leader’s character, competency, and resiliency, recognizing the impact these traits have on a leader’s influence and longevity. This course will also engage various leadership theories, strategies, and responsibilities to help students assess their own leadership readiness while also cultivating the skills and knowledge necessary to lead within various church and ministry contexts.
A study of administrative principles and practices for the local church. The course examines staff, finances, buildings, and public relations in churches and integrates material from both religious and secular sources.
This course explores the topic of leadership from a biblical and theological perspective. Essential biblical principles bearing on the purpose and character of leadership will be examined. Instances of leadership in the Old and New Testaments will be analyzed within their biblical context, and in terms of contemporary understanding of leadership, with a special focus on the leadership of Jesus Christ as seen in the New Testament.
LEAD 515Christian Anthropology for Women’s Leadership3
A study of male and female from a Biblical perspective, specifically pertaining to women in leadership roles in the local church and Christian ministries.
This course will explore the lives of great leaders throughout history. Leadership is not a distinctively Christian practice. Leadership is found in all segments of society and culture. Thus, this course will explore the personal lives, traits, practices and disciplines of leaders in various sectors of cultural history including religious leaders, political leaders, military leaders, and business leaders. Specific attention will be given to the process of interpreting leadership from a distinctively organizational perspective, as performed by great leaders, and applying these leadership lessons into an organic perspective of Christian leadership in ministry.
This course prepares the student for strategic planning in various ministry settings. It will also equip the student to cast a vision and mission for their church or parachurch organization. The student will examine core biblical passages and create a clear vision/mission/values statement.
This class will help the student (and their spouse) better prepare themselves for the rigors of 21st century ministry, avoid common pitfalls, and prevent potential problems. It will deal with such significant issues as setting realistic expectations, dealing with church boards, marriage, children, finances, burnt-out, stress, time management and more.
A study of the different phases of the daily work of the pastor. Attention is given to the call, character, leadership, and responsibilities of the pastor. Opportunities are also given for the student to practice methods of pastoral work.
This course engages the biblical principles and strategic thinking necessary to lead effectively in diverse ministry contexts. This course will explore advanced leadership concepts and organizational dynamics.
An intensive study in a specific subject of pastoral ministry. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. This course should/can only be used if a student lacks a seminar for graduation and the needed seminar is not offered in their last semester. If approved, the student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specific area.
An intensive study in a specific subject of leadership. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.