PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

About Course

This course is a transformative journey rooted in Christian beliefs and values, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth and development in leadership. Students will delve into biblical teachings on leadership, exploring the intersection of faith and leadership, and examining the lives of biblical leaders as models for modern leadership. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will learn how to apply biblical principles in their personal and professional lives, developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their leadership potential. By the end of this course, students will possess the skills, confidence, and character needed to effectively lead and serve others, impacting their communities and beyond.

Course Objectives

To understand the biblical foundation of leadership
To develop self-awareness and personal values
To cultivate effective leadership skills and practices
To apply Christian principles in personal and professional contexts

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Personal Leadership Development

Topic: Defining Self-Leadership
Objective: To understand the concept of self-leadership and its importance in personal leadership development.
Learning Outcomes: Define self-leadership, explain its significance, and identify key characteristics of self-leaders.
Biblical Text: Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Book Reading: Adadevoh, D. (2013). Personal Life Transformation in Biblical Perspective (Chapters 1-2). Maxwell, J. C. (1993). Developing the Leader Within You (Chapter 1).
Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of self-leadership in personal leadership development. Take a self-assessment quiz to identify your leadership strengths and weaknesses.

Module 2: Vocation and Personal Values

Module 3: Introduction to Leadership Emergence Model

Module 4: Character and Context

Module 5: Temperaments and Implications for Leadership

Module 6: Leadership Emergence Model: Phases 3-6

Module 7: Spiritual Gifts and Disciplines

Module 8: The Power of Habits

Module 9: Leadership Philosophy

Module 10: Stewardship of Time

Module 11: Stewardship of Financial and Material Assets

Module 12: Relational Priorities and Skills

Module 13: Vision

Module 14: Succession, Legacies, and Movements

Module 15: Growing Deep in Wisdom and Competence

Module 16: Final Exam

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Personal Leadership Development

Topic: Defining Self-Leadership

Objective: To understand the concept of self-leadership and its importance in personal leadership development.

Learning Outcomes: Define self-leadership, explain its significance, and identify key characteristics of self-leaders.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Book Reading: Adadevoh, D. (2013). Personal Life Transformation in Biblical Perspective (Chapters 1-2). Maxwell, J. C. (1993). Developing the Leader Within You (Chapter 1).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of self-leadership in personal leadership development. Take a self-assessment quiz to identify your leadership strengths and weaknesses.

Module 2: Vocation and Personal Values

Topic: Understanding Your Calling and Values

Objective: To understand the concept of vocation and its relationship with personal values.

Learning Outcomes: Define vocation, explain its significance, and identify key personal values.

Biblical Text: Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Book Reading: Malphurs, A. (2004). Values-Driven Leadership (Chapters 1-3). Warren, R. (2002). The Purpose-Driven Life (Chapters 1-2).

Assignment: Write a reflection on your vocation and personal values. Create a personal values statement.

Module 3: Introduction to Leadership Emergence Model

Topic: Overview of the Leadership Emergence Model

Objective: To understand the leadership emergence model and its phases.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the leadership emergence model, identify its phases, and describe the importance of each phase.

Biblical Text: Matthew 20:26 – “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”

Book Reading: Heifetz, R., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M. (2009). Adaptive Leadership (Chapters 1-3).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the leadership emergence model. Create a diagram illustrating the leadership emergence model.

Module 4: Character and Context

Topic: The Importance of Character and Context in Leadership

Objective: To understand the significance of character and context in leadership development.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the importance of character and context, identify key character traits, and describe the impact of context on leadership.

Biblical Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Book Reading: Blackaby, H. & Blackaby, R. (2001). Spiritual Leadership (Chapters 1-3). Sanders, J. O. (1994). Spiritual Leadership (Chapters 1-2).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of character and context in leadership. Create a personal character development plan.

Module 5: Temperaments and Implications for Leadership

Topic: Understanding Temperaments and Leadership Styles

Objective: To understand the different temperaments and their implications for leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Identify the different temperaments, explain their implications for leadership, and describe key leadership styles.

Biblical Text: Romans 12:4-5 – “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Book Reading: Bradbury, T. & Greaves, J. (2010). Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Chapters 1-3). Goleman, D. (1998). Working with Emotional Intelligence (Chapters 1-2).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the implications of temperaments for leadership. Take a temperament assessment quiz.

Module 6: Leadership Emergence Model: Phases 3-6

Topic: Advanced Leadership Emergence Model

Objective: To understand the advanced phases of the leadership emergence model.

Learning Outcomes: Explain phases 3-6 of the leadership emergence model, identify key challenges, and describe strategies for overcoming them.

Biblical Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 – “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”

Book Reading: Heifetz, R., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M. (2009). Adaptive Leadership (Chapters 4-6).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the advanced phases of the leadership emergence model. Create a case study illustrating the application of phases 3-6 of the leadership emergence model.

Module 7: Spiritual Gifts and Disciplines

Topic: Understanding Spiritual Gifts and Disciplines

Objective: To understand the concept of spiritual gifts and disciplines.

Learning Outcomes: Define spiritual gifts and disciplines, explain their significance, and identify key spiritual gifts and disciplines.

Biblical Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 – “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.”

Book Reading: Adadevoh, D. (2013). Personal Life Transformation in Biblical Perspective (Chapters 5-6).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of spiritual gifts and disciplines. Take a spiritual gifts assessment quiz.

Module 8: The Power of Habits

Topic: Understanding the Power of Habits

Objective: To understand the concept of habits and their impact on leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Define habits, explain their significance, and identify strategies for developing good habits.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 23:7 – “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”

Book Reading: Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit (Chapters 1-3). Covey, S. R. (1991). Principle-Centered Leadership (Chapters 4-5).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the power of habits. Create a habit development plan.

Module 9: Leadership Philosophy

Topic: Developing a Leadership Philosophy

Objective: To understand the importance of a leadership philosophy.

Learning Outcomes: Define leadership philosophy, explain its significance, and identify key components of a leadership philosophy.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.”

Book Reading: Maxwell, J. C. (1993). Developing the Leader Within You (Chapters 5-6). Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. (2007). The Leadership Challenge (Chapters 1-2).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of a leadership philosophy. Create a personal leadership philosophy statement.

Module 10: Stewardship of Time

Topic: Effective Time Management

Objective: To understand the importance of effective time management.

Learning Outcomes: Define stewardship of time, explain its significance, and identify strategies for effective time management.

Biblical Text: Ephesians 5:16-17 – “Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

Book Reading: Allen, D. (2001). Getting Things Done (Chapters 1-3).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of effective time management. Create a time management plan.

Module 11: Stewardship of Financial and Material Assets

Topic: Effective Financial and Material Asset Management

Objective: To understand the importance of effective financial and material asset management.

Learning Outcomes: Define stewardship of financial and material assets, explain its significance, and identify strategies for effective management.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30 – “The Parable of the Talents.”

Book Reading: Ngara, E. (2004). Christian Leadership (Chapter 5).

Assignment: Write a reflection on the importance of effective financial and material asset management. Create a financial and material asset management plan.