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Course Description
Ministry leadership in
the small church environment is emphasized. Key topics include resource management, time management for the small church leader, integrating volunteers, and pastoral accountability in the small church.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be exposed to the key issues and opportunities involved with leading the small church;
2. Understand the leader's role in the small church;
3. Be exposed to small church budget and financial management models;
4. Have read and discussed the role of the small church in Christian history;
5. Be aware of the resource limitations and opportunities afforded a small church. Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in the virtual classroom
and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet. I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file
attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective
online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 6 weekly assignments, plus a final paper and a final exam. Grade Components
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