Roger Heuser and Norman Shawchuck, Leading the Congregation: Caring For Yourself While Serving The People . Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993, 2010 [116 pages]. (NOTE: ONLY 2010 revised edition) Monograph: Roger Heuser, Theological Reflections on Leadership: Biblical Accents , 2021. [51 pages] Recommended Style Manual Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations , 9 th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2018. C ourse Requirements 1. Weekly Reading Assignments (listed below under Course Topics & Schedule) are due one hour before class . 2. Written Essay: Select one of the leadership theories/frameworks discussed in class to discuss why and how you would apply this approach to your situation: • D escribe the need for this theory/framew o rk in your own leadership development and/or organizational setting; • D efine the leadership framework you plan to use and; • D iscuss the steps you will use in applying the framework. 3. Leadership notebook consists of observations, questions, notes from readings and course lectures, and two questions that you answered for each reading assignment (at least one question at the end of chapters in Leading the Congregation and at least one question at the end of sections in Theological Reflection on Leadership ). 4. Final exam is a comprehensive objective test. Assessment Methods Learning Outcomes Type Due Dates Weighting I. Identify personal values that inform one’s leadership philosophy and develop a deepening self - awareness that continues the process of leadership development. II. Develop criteria for effective teams and communication, strengthen collaboration, and engage others in problem - solving skills. Leadership Notebook : L eadership notebook consists of observations, questions, notes from readings and course lectures, and at least one question at the end of assigned chapters in Leading the Congregation and at least one question at the end of assigned sections in Theological Reflection on Leadership. Jan 24 , 2025 30%