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Church Leadership and Management
Syllabus
Course Overview
Course Description
This course provides an overview of church leadership and management, focusing on the development of effective leadership skills, ethical decision-making, and strategic planning within a church context. You will explore various theories of leadership, organizational behavior, and change management, with an emphasis on practical application in church settings. The goal is to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to lead and manage churches and church related organizations effectively.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply various theories of leadership within the context of church management
- Implement ethical leadership practices in church settings.
- Analyze organizational behavior within church organizations.
- Execute strategic plans to advance the mission and goals of the church.
- Effectively manage change and resolve conflicts within church environments.
- Communicate effectively with diverse groups within the church community.
- Lead teams to foster collaboration and achieve organizational objectives.
Instructor Information
Name: Mark Gorveatte
Contact Information: mgorveatte@campusedu.com
Resources
Digital
- Gorveatte, Mark L. (2016) Lead Like Wesley: Help for Today’s Ministry Servants. (1st ed.). Wesleyan Publishing House. ISBN: 9781632571267
- Kouzes, James M and Posner, Barry Z. (2023) The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (1st ed.). 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9781119736158
Course Outline
Module One: Models of Leadership
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Positional vs. “Charismatic” Leadership |
Discussion |
3 hr |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Leadership Styles |
Interview |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hrs |
20 |
|
My Leadership Style |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
12 |
|
Module 2: Leadership Ethics
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Is Character Important? |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
The Example of Jesus |
Assignment |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 2 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hrs |
20 |
|
My Commitment |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Course Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
15.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 3:Organizational Behavior
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Culture and Strategy |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Sories of Church Culture |
Interview |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 3 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hrs |
20 |
|
Exploring a Church |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 4: Strategic Planning
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Discussion |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Interview |
Interview |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 4 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Planning Blueprint |
Assignment |
4 hr |
40 |
|
Course Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
15.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 5: Change Management
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
When Change Falls Apart |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Biblical Examples |
Assignment |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 5 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Plan for church Change |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 6: Conflict Management
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Discussion |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Conflict in Film, Fiction, or Scripture |
Assignment |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 6 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hrs |
20 |
|
Conflict Management Plan |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 7: Communication
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Leading through Listening |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Artifact Critique |
Assignment |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 7 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Comminication Audit |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
125 |
|
Module 8:Leading Teams
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
The Best and Worst Teams |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Live Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Some Key Resources |
Assignment |
3 hr |
30 |
|
Module 8 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hrs |
20 |
|
Team Health Assessment |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Course Wrap-Up |
Input |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Live Sessions
This course has live meetups for Q & A, typically one hour every other week. If you cannot attend, you can recoup the points for the session by watching the recording and submitting a 300-word summary/response. Since these sessions will be audio-visually recorded, those who participate with their camera engaged are agreeing to have their video, image, or voice recorded.
Grading
- Live Sessions: 80 points
- Quizzes:160 points
- Discussions: 200points
- Assignments: 560 points
(1000 points total)