In LD101, Dr. Irving introduces the critical subject of ministry leadership. Effective leadership is an essential component of any healthy organization, but what makes ministry leadership unique? In addition to providing surveys of contemporary leadership theories and obstacles to effective leadership, Dr. Irving explains the uniquely Christian approach to leadership, offering biblical examples from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. This course also demonstrates how the radical nature of servant leadership can transform your ministry.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Course
4m
Christian Leadership
Why Leadership? Why Now?
6m
What Is Christian Leadership?
7m
The Example of Servant Leadership
10m
The Power of Servant Leadership
3m
Considering Godly Leaders
5m
Joshua: Leadership in Early Life
5m
Joshua: Tested and Proven Leadership
9m
Joshua: Called and Courageous Leadership
7m
Joshua: Failure in Leadership
8m
Joshua: A Leader’s Legacy
8m
Leadership and Management
10m
Vision Casting
6m
Vision: Destination and Path
11m
Understanding Our Times
8m
Cultural Dimensions
9m
Cultural Differences
11m
Frameworks for Ministry Leadership
Purpose in Leadership
6m
Holistic Leadership
8m
Focusing on Goals
9m
Focusing on Followers
6m
A Biblical Model of Servant Leadership
5m
Contemporary Models of Servant Leadership
9m
Leading from the Inside Out
8m
A Model for Servant Leadership: Begin with Authentic Leaders
8m
A Model for Servant Leadership: Understand the Priority of People
8m
A Model for Servant Leadership: Help Followers Navigate toward Effectiveness
9m
Servant Leadership: John 13
10m
Focusing on Purpose
12m
Self-Leadership
Biblical Foundations for Self-Leadership
10m
Values and Virtues
12m
The Dark Side of Leadership
5m
Leadership Emergence Theory
10m
Self-Differentiation and Resiliency
9m
Prioritizing Goals
5m
Handling Conflict
6m
Emotional Intelligence
11m
Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence
10m
Understanding Myers-Briggs Personality Types
6m
Strengths-Based Leadership Instrument
7m
Leading Individuals
Historical Survey of Leadership Theories
11m
Contingency and Situational Leadership
8m
Other Types of Leadership
12m
Leading Teams and Groups
Shared Leadership
10m
Teams and Groups
9m
Effective Team Members
6m
Effective Team Relationships
12m
Effective Team Development
6m
Effective Team Leaders
9m
Effective Team Diagnosis
6m
Team Dimensions and Dysfunctions
11m
Leading Organizations
Introduction to Organizational Leadership
6m
Attitudes and Approaches of Organizational Leaders: Theories X and Y
9m
Attitudes and Approaches of Organizational Leaders: Theory Z
6m
Adapting to Shifting Paradigms
8m
Applying Systems Thinking to Organizational Leadership