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95 LD 571 Leadership Catalyst Designed to assist students in gaining a deeper understanding of the dynamics of leadership in church and parachurch settings, this course blends the head knowledge of leadership skills with a heart focus on the integrity and godliness that God desires for those who seek to lead in various contexts. Individual traits of well-known leaders are examined to help students better understand their approaches to decision-making, conflict management, cooperation, and communication, as well as the development of a shared vision and purpose. Requires attendance and participation in the Catalyst West Coast leadership conference held in various locations each spring. Students are responsible for their own travel costs and conference registration fee. Two hours. LD 590, 690 Studies in Leadership These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. LD 591, 691 Individualized Study in Leadership These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in leadership under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. LD 601 Personal Life of the Christian Leader When leaders fail, there are devastating consequences in their personal lives, families, areas of ministry, and the community. This course examines the integrity and spiritual vitality required to be a godly leader. Students will be given opportunities to grow in intimacy with God. The learning environment for deepening a love for God will include not only classroom interaction but also a practicum. Two hours. LD 612 Stewardship and Resource Development This course helps leaders understand biblical principles for successful fundraising. It explores theological and professional publications and examines case studies. Students are required to develop a personal philosophy of stewardship and prepare a resource development plan for an organization or church. Two hours. LD 621 Communication and Leading Change Addresses the dynamics of first and second order change, transition, innovation, chaotic systems, and the communication skills necessary to clarify the implications of as well as lead the organization through change. Emphasis is on the leader as a change agent/catalyst. Suggested prerequisite: LD 501 Theological and Theoretical Foundations for Leadership. Two hours. LD 630 Negotiating Conflict and Working with Volunteers This class trains leaders from church and parachurch organizations to promote an environment that mobilizes volunteers by focusing on the practical application of methods to recruit, select, train, and motivate people. Also emphasized is the importance of building healthy relationships through trust and negotiating conflict. Suggested prerequisite: LD 501 Theological and Theoretical Foundations for Leadership. Two hours. LD 651 Legal Issues for the Christian Leader Helps leaders protect their organization or church from lawsuits and develop a practical approach for handling a variety of legal issues. Emphasis is on the evolving body of law regarding such matters as organizational formation, registration, governance of nonprofit corporations, liability prevention, contracting, privacy, counseling liabilities, principles of insurance, intellectual property rights, employment, and other human resource matters. Two hours.