Shepherding God’s People—LD 501
Develop the skills essential to enfolding and nurturing God’s people in the context of the local church. Learn how to shepherd God’s people and create an environment that encourages and stimulates growth. 2 hours. Instructors: Logan and D. DelHousaye. Frequency: Even Springs. Required for MDiv LD and MABL Ministry Skills Elective for MDiv CF General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Shepherding God’s People Syllabus
Developing Leaders Who Develop Leaders—LD 502
Multiplication of leadership is a must for effective Christian ministry. This course teaches principles and practices that lead to the cultivation of godly leadership under your direction. 2 hours. Instructor: Ball. Frequency: Odd Falls. Required for MDiv LD General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Developing Leaders Who Develop Leaders Syllabus
Survey of Effective Church Ministries—LD 506
Be exposed to outstanding examples of local church ministry through observation, interviews with ministry professionals, reading and group interaction. 2 hours. Instructor: Ball. Frequency: Odd Summers. Required for MDiv LD General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Survey of Effective Church Ministries Syllabus
Church Growth and Assimilation—LD 507
An evaluation of various church growth models, the understanding of critical managerial skills in ministry and practical ways to assimilate people into the life of the local church and mobilize them for effective service. Dynamics of healthy small groups will also be addressed. 2 hours. Instructor: Gary Johnson. Frequency: Even Summers. Required for MDiv LD and MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Church Growth and Assimilation Syllabus
Conflict Resolution in the Church—LD 508
Biblical instruction on becoming a godly manager of conflict. The sources of conflict and strategies of conflict resolution will be explained, illustrated and applied. 2 hours. Instructor: Ball. Frequency: Every Spring. Required for MDiv LD Ministry Skills Elective for MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Conflict Resolution in the Church Syllabus
Competencies in Ministry Administration—LD 509
Christian ministry involves unique legal and financial issues which are critically important, rapidly changing and rarely understood by church leaders. This course exposes Christian leaders to issues including church finances, church liability, capital projects, personal ministerial finances and non-profit status and helps them gain necessary skills to respond to them. 2 hours. Instructor: Heston and Brown. Frequency: Odd Summers. Required for MDiv LD Ministry Skills Elective for MDiv CF and MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Competencies in Ministry Administration Syllabus
Christian Leadership in a Non-Christian World—LD 510
Learn to implement principles and practices of effective leadership in business and professional settings outside the context of the local church. You will examine the challenges of leading with a biblical worldview in our pluralistic culture, and will gain skills and insights to lead your business and people into creative work for the kingdom of God. 2 hours. Instructor: Upton. Frequency: Odd Summers. Required for MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Christian Leadership in a Non-Christian World Syllabus
Leadership Individualized Study—LD 580
A unique course designed by a faculty advisor and student to develop competence in Leadership Development. 1–4 hours. Instructor: Varies. Frequency: Any Semester. General Elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisites: 3.4 GPA and approved Academic Petition. Notes: May be repeated for credit as LD 581 when section content differs. Leadership Individualized Study Syllabus
Leadership Development Internship—LD 591
Designed for the MDiv LD or MABL student to develop and refine ministry leadership skills in preparation for vocational ministry. You will grow in competency through substantial ministry responsibility and accountability to a competent ministry supervisor. 120 hours spanning one or two semesters. 2 hours. Instructor: Moody. Frequency: Any semester. Required for MDiv LD and MABL Prerequisite: None. May be repeated for elective credit as LD 592 Internship II. The Internship Information and Registration Packet (see the LD 591 page on http://courses.ps.edu) should be submitted to the Director of Field Education well before the start of the semester in which the student plans to complete an Internship and no later than the 2nd Friday of the semester. Leadership Development Internship Syllabus
Selected Topics in Leadership Development–LD 595
An occasional Leadership Development elective offered as the need and opportunity arise. Course content is dependent on the expertise of available faculty (resident, adjunct and visiting), current issues of academic and practical importance and overall balance in regard to recent course offerings. 1–4 hours. Instructor: Varies. Frequency: Occasional. General Elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Notes: May be repeated for credit when section content differs. Selected Topics in Leadership Development Syllabus
