Contemporary Preaching Styles
A survey of the most effective preaching styles for a post-modern culture.
Christian Education For the Local Congregation
A careful study of the educational thrust of the church as seen in the scriptures. Current educational needs of the Church will be identified and processes and plans for meeting those needs developed.
Portfolio Project
The goal of this required, no-credit experience is to integrate the skills and knowledge gained from the student’s coursework in order to demonstrate competency for Christian leadership. Those areas are: theological leadership; communicative leadership; pastoral leadership; administrative leadership; and cultural leadership. The student will submit a portfolio of artifacts gleaned from his/her coursework, which is […]
Leadership Development In the Local Congregation
An integrated analysis of theology, organizational behavior, group process, personality theory, pastoral care, and problem solving skills designed to enhance the leadership effectiveness of participants.
New Church Evangelism
New church evangelism focuses on starting new congregations primarily in western cultures. Much attention is given to spiritual principles, personnel, differing strategies, and mass communications needed for success.
Effective Evangelism For the Local Congregation
A study of the Biblical imperative of evangelism in light of current opportunities and the analysis of factors that are productive for church growth.
Administration and Marketing
A study of effective leadership in making known the ministry of your church or other organization.
Spiritual Leadership
A study of the theology of leadership from a Christian worldview in contrast with current leadership and management paradigms.
Leadership Development In the Local Congregation
An integrated analysis of theology, organizational behavior, group process, personality theory, pastoral care, and problem solving skills designed to enhance the leadership effectiveness of participants.
Portfolio Project
The goal of this required, no-credit experience is to integrate the skills and knowledge gained from the student’s coursework in order to demonstrate competency for Christian leadership. Those areas are: theological leadership; communicative leadership; pastoral leadership; administrative leadership; and cultural leadership. The student will submit a portfolio of artifacts gleaned from his/her coursework, which is […]