PASTORAL PREPARATION PROGRAM COURSE OUTLINE
Whether you’re an aspiring, emerging or experienced leader, there’ll be something in this course that’ll inspire, sharpen and develop your life and leadership potential.
HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?
Course Worksheets will be provided upon enrollment to all students to follow along with Instructor.
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The length of each class is 90 - 120 minutes, which is often interactive, so it’s really easy to stay focused and engaged.
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Each individual module, forms part of a larger series. See below for the details of the series and module titles and topics.
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Your Instructor holds no less than 10 years of Ministry Experience. The material being taught has been tried and tested in many cultural contexts and church situations.
OUR PRAYER IS THAT THESE LESSONS WILL INSPIRE AND EQUIP YOU TO BE AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER IN GOD’S KINGDOM
FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
This introductory series covers the foundations on which effective Christian leadership is built and sustained.
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Biblical Foundations Of Leadership
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Character Of A Christian Leader
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Qualities And Characteristics Of Christian Leaders
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Devotional Life Of A Leader
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Self-Leadership
SELF MANAGEMENT OF A CHRISTIAN LEADER
In this practical series, the crucial area of a leader’s self-management is addressed as we look at fundamental areas of a leader’s life.
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Managing Time
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Managing Our Tongue & Words
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Managing Stress
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Managing Finances & Stewardship
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Managing Our Temper
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Managing Criticism
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Managing Our Sexual Desires & Drives
DEVELOPING LEADERS AND BUILDING TEAMS
This important series addresses the critical area of how-to disciple and develop leaders, how-to build teams and how-to foster relationships and harmonious working relationships on the team.
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Discipling & Developing Leaders
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Building Teams
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Team Relationships
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Critical skills to empower individuals and teams to recreate themselves and their ministries to reach higher levels of engagement, innovation, and success.
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Decision Making
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Delegation
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Listening
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Planning
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Recruiting Volunteers
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How To Run A Leadership Meeting
MINISTRY SKILLS
Grow in essential management, leadership, and pastoral skill sets. Develop communication, engagement and connecting to others.
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Biblical Role Of A Shepherd
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Visitation Skills
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Corrective Discipline & Restoration
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How To Pray For People
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Counseling Skills
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Preaching Skills
GROWING HEALTHY CHURCHES
Identify and work through growth blind spots and help others begin to engage in effective and active ministry. Learn how to recognize opportunities and understand your God-given vision.
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Distinguishing Between Leadership & Ministry
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Defining God-Given Vision
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Six Stages Of Translating Vision Into Reality
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Five Characteristics Of A Missional Church
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12 Keys For Church Growth
MARRIAGE, FAMILY & MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
Learn to recognize key areas for growth in marriage and relationships. Build a life-giving culture in your marriage and apply simple and invaluable tools that will empower and grow life together.
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Lead Well In Your Home
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10 Tips For Marriage & Family In Ministry Leadership