Purpose:
The Church Management Program equips students with business and leadership skills to prepare them to lead well within the church organization. As students progress through the program, they will prepare to lead the church in team building, leadership development, and all business aspects of church management. The student will study current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools used to influence others to generate innovation, creativity, and change within organizations, all while integrating faith principles and biblical ethics into leadership.
Requirements:
General Studies – 39 Credits
Bible and Theology Foundation – 45 Credits
Major – 39 Credits
Total Required Credits – 123 Credits
Courses:
Christian Leadership or Managerial Leadership or Organizational Theory and Behavior Intermediate Leadership: Conflict/Negotiation
Introduction to Organizational Leadership
Leadership in Non-Profits
Intro. to Counseling or Marriage & Family Comm.
Managing Ethics in Organizations
Org. Comm: Methods & Strategies for Leaders
Marketing & Research Strategy
Bus. Financial Mgt. or Resource Allocations in Org.
Strategic Human Resources in Organizations
Team Dynamics & Leading Diverse Groups
Pastoral Methods
Pastoral Methods Practicum
Business Org. Leadership Internship
Program Outcomes/Goals:
This successful completion of the Church Management Administration Concentration will provide the student with: