This course explores various forms and styles of leadership and leadership development. You will learn to assess your leadership potential and develop a plan to increase your effectiveness as a leader and builder of leaders. Developing Your Communication Skills LEAD601 Continuing the theme of ministry in the 21st century, this course introduces you to effective communication skills and practices for today's culture. You'll study basic principles of communication theory and dynamics, sermon structure, development, and delivery. Students will have many opportunities to practice these skills by delivering sermons in this course and in the biblical courses.
People skills can often make or break a ministry leader.
This course will study the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, the nature and skills of biblical conflict management, and the importance of every-member ministry in the body of Christ. You will be challenged to cultivate healthy interpersonal relationships in your own life. This course introduces the student to the basic features of the Greek language and the resources available for studying it. The skills and resources developed in this course will be used in each of the NT courses, so that students will gain confidence in their ability to interpret Scripture accurately and develop a method for lifelong study. Small Group Dynamics LEAD607 Successful ministry requires successful teams.