CLM - Christian Leadership & Management

  • 990 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 1
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 1
    AQF level
  • Pastoral & Church-Focussed Ministry Unit Discipline

Content

Section A: Biblical Principles of Leadership

Biblical basis and models of leadership.

Section B: Leadership Qualities

Defining leadership; characteristics of effective leaders; gifts and abilities; the process of leadership development.

Section C: Leadership Styles

Appropriate styles for different situations and people.

Section D: Transformational Leadership and Management

Developing clearly stated purposes, objectives, goals and detailed ministry strategies; implementing change; methods of evaluation; feedback.

Section E: Collaborative Leadership and Management

Developing and maintaining a healthy team; being part of a team.

Section F: Power, Authority, Responsibility and Influence

Authority, structures and responsibility; the use of power and influence; managing conflict.

Section G: Principles of Organisation

Alternative structures; ministry descriptions; decision-making processes, accountability, time-management.

Set Readings

Hersey, P. and K. Blanchard, et al, Management of Organisational Behaviour: Utilizing Human Resources,(9th ed.; Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007).

Ford, L., Transforming Leadership (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1999).

Hybels, B., Courageous Leadership (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002).

Jones, G. and R. Jones, Teamwork: How to Build Relationships (London: Scripture Union, 2003).

Malphurs, A., Advanced Strategic Planning (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999).

Malphurs, A., Being Leaders (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Rendle, G., Leading Change in the Congregation (Washington: Alban, 1998).

Tidball, D., Builders and Fools (Leicester: IVP, 1999).

Wright, W., Relational Leadership (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).

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