Worship and Leadership

An examination of the symmetry and relationship needed between the preaching pastor and the worship leader. Worship is viewed as a re-enactment of the Biblical story. Special emphasis will be given to a process of creating story-plotted worship. Also considered are resources for worship, a theology of creativity, and the weekly pattern of preparation.

An exploration of the understanding and practices of worship in the Old and New Testaments. Includes study of the Tabernacle and temple as models for worship, worship the prophets, Jesus and early Christians, worship in heaven and Trinitarian worship.

An examination of basic principles and models of leadership and administration specifically within the Christian Church. Special attention will be given to vision and guidance in navigating the local church including team buildings skills, the use of technology, and contemporary trends related to worship.

An examination of diverse cultural expressions of worship. Students will gain skills identifying and interpreting various contexts, raising practical theological questions within those contexts, and subsequently shaping Christ-centered worship. Special attention will be given to the development of new ministries, church plants, renewal of existing congregations, and multi-cultural worship.

This course explores the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership, focusing on the development of self-awareness and strategic interpersonal skills necessary for leadership. Students will identify and integrate personal strengths with critical leadership practices tailored to the demands in professional settings.

This course examines the various factors that influence the culture of an organization and focuses on the importance of observing, defining, and measuring an organization's culture to build and sustain a highly reliable system. It also explores effective means by which to implement change within organizations, both strategic and incremental.

This course covers topics relating to strategic leadership, such as creating a strategic business model, navigating change, and examining the significance of an organization's purpose and vision while analyzing culture, ethics, global sustainability, and competitive advantages. This course serves as the culminating course in which students will demonstrate mastery in organizational leadership through a capstone project. The project is designed to build on real-world experiences by encouraging students to develop practical and creative solutions to actual problems experienced in today's organizations. By applying ideas in each part of the capstone project, students will have an opportunity to think deeply about an organization and develop new strategies that can be directly applied in the future.

The course assists learners in integrating the experiential and intellectual learning components of communication and conflict management. Learners will examine sources of conflict with a focus on methods, application, and theoretical foundations to address conflict for the betterment of individual, team, and organizational performance. Select communication concepts will be integrated to aid in the overall understanding of organizational conflict.

This course equips students to assess and lead teams within diverse organizational environments, emphasizing collaborative and ethical leadership practices. Through the application of diagnostic tools, case studies, and practical exercises, students will explore team dynamics and develop strategies to enhance team performance. The course prepares students to address complex team challenges and foster effective teamwork across various professional settings.