PM 940: Advanced Team Dynamics in Ministry Settings

• 4.00 Credit Hours

Advanced Team Dynamics in Ministry Setting is a graduate-level course that examines the complex and dynamic nature of teams in ministry content. In the spectrum of the local church, there are a great many small ministries, but for all intents and purposes there are no churches run by just one person. Even in the setting of a single pastor, there are still teams of volunteers that drive ministry efforts. Given that reality, this course will explore the following topics dealing with teams (regardless of size), including team composition, development, and communication. And then because all teams are composed of people, students will learn to deal with conflict resolution, ethics, motivation and performance. And then, since all leadership is management of and through change, attention will be given to decision-making, innovation and change management. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Discuss the complex and dynamic nature of teams 2. Analyze the development and composition of teams 3. Evaluate best practices for team communication 4. Assess the biblical foundations for conflict resolution 5. Demonstrate effective leadership, especially scriptural principles of motivation, performance evaluation, innovation and change. 6. Develop a personal philosophy of biblical leadership.