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115 LEADERSHIP TRACK (CORE COURSES) LD 1101 Leading Well: Becoming a Leader Who Leads Effectively Provides a foundational theology of Christian leadership and an overview of key leadership theories and leadership models (i.e., servant leadership, adaptive leadership, transformational leadership, situational leadership) in order to help leaders apply a philosophy/theology of leadership to their current or future ministry context. Students will examine how organizational processes, structures, and cultures impact and influence the effectiveness of churches and parachurches. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. LD 1102 Leading Systems / Leading Change Helps students understand the nature of systems, the dynamics of change, and why so many people resist change. Students analyze how Christian organizations function as emotional systems and how systems respond to and are affected by change. The role conflict plays in change is examined along with the practical skills Christian leaders can use to become more effective in managing conflict to bring effective change in the ministry contexts in which they serve. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. LD 1103 Developing Leaders: A Philosophy and Strategy for Leadership Training Exposes students to a spectrum of leadership development theory and practice, including mentoring, developing spiritual gifts, understanding learning styles and adult learning strategies, developing emotional intelligences, and effective delegation and empowering. Various training models will be presented and practical tools for creating more leadership density in the student's church or organization. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. LD 1104 Church and Culture: Leading in a Rapidly Changing Context Focuses on cultural analysis and relevant engagement in order to help pastors and students see the kingdom of God expand in both their personal and congregational contexts. It provides tools for understanding and exegeting culture as well as strategies and methodologies for gospel advancement in each unique context. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours. PASTORAL SKILLS TRACK (CORE COURSES) PS 1101 Preaching Difficult Texts, Topics, and Times Gives students exposure to and practice in the interpretation and exposition of biblical texts, current topics and painful life situations deemed especially challenging to both preachers and contemporary listeners. Students will demonstrate ways they can address these situations biblically and appropriately through preaching. Prerequisites: FC 1101 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry; FC 1102 Relational and Vocational Foundations; FC1103 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities. Three hours.