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128 SF 1103 The Interior Work Necessary for External Influence Students explore the kind of spiritual development that leads to joy and the power of the Holy Spirit and is embodied through service and leadership with others. Relevant Scripture is discussed and historic models of spiritual life and nurture, including experiencing the presence of God through prayer, cultivating a contemplative lifestyle, and developing a rule of life, are applied to ministry situations. 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. SF 1104 Care of Souls This seminar explores how a leader can care for the souls of others. Students learn in both theory and practice how to walk with those who suffer, with those who are seeking discernment of God's will, with those whose image of God is distorted, with those who are stuck in immaturity or sin, and with those who have a desire to mature in their relationship with Jesus. Students will explore how to implement soul care in a variety of ecclesial contexts. 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. ELECTIVES (OPEN TO ALL DOCTORAL STUDENTS) EL 1201 – 1205 Special Topics These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time opportunity that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Three hours. EL 1290 Individualized Study This course number is reserved for courses designed to free the student for independent investigation under the guidance of a professor. Three hours. EL 1211 Staying Alive as a Leader Students explore the premise that a leader's own personal journey of faith and his or her own continued growth in emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health is the most critical component in responding to the challenging ministry realities in today's world. What it means to be a leader of a mission-shaped congregation and/or Christian organization is discussed as well as some of the seminal issues facing leaders and the communities they serve. Also considered are the personal attributes and ministry skills necessary to survive and thrive over time. Three hours. EL 1214 Dynamics of Organizational Communication Students explore the ways organizations communicate and fail to communicate. Topics include how verbal and nonverbal language communicates core values, how vision and direction are caught or missed, and legal issues: clergy-penitent privilege, mandatory reporting, financial records (and who has access to them), counseling notes, what can be subpoenaed; expectations for staff use of social media; conflict management amid electronic communication; privacy or accessibility of phones, laptops, etc. Three hours.