An Interdisciplinary Degree With The Cognates Of Leadership And Teaching

Deborah was a judge, meaning tribal leader in those times, who when outnumbered led the Israelite troops to a great victory, like the David and Goliath story. Like Deborah,

I would like to write in this paper different ways this book affected and challenged my perceptions of ministry. First of all, we should recognized that God has called each and very one of us to be a Christian leader; the only difference is in respect to the choice and application of our activities. Whether one

As I entered adulthood, I had a natural instinct for organization and leadership and I had a strong interest in using those talents to serve the church. I worked with youth groups, participated in WELCA, served on the church council and it seemed there wasn’t a task I would not take on. Many people, myself included, anticipated the next logical stop on my journey would be seminary.

Acting as a leader in an international organization called Cru is a human service activity I participate in while I am an undergraduate student. I am a professing Christian. Cru's mission is for everyone on Grand Valley State University's (GVSU) campus to know someone who is faithfully following Jesus. The movement has a deep commitment to learning about God and caring for people; I align with these core biblical truths. As stated, I am a student-leader in the movement at GVSU. My role to is lead a freshman community group, disciple (spiritually mentor) faithful students in the movement and give some talks. God has used Cru to aid in discovering who I am and why I was created. Entering freshman year, I was lost and didn't know who I was. All throughout high school, I was an athlete. I began searching and thinking critically about what I believe and who I wanted to become. I was attracted to Cru because they promote critical thinking, analyzing context and discovery. Additionally, Cru tackles hard life questions which leaves me desiring to continue learning.

The methods that Music Educators can use to spread the Gospel in the workplace can also be used by other people in their own vocations. III. Credibility Statement I am currently pursuing a degree in Music Education here at Liberty, and have completed numerous field experiences and practicums towards this degree. I also have worked at WinShape Camps, gaining very valuable experience in evangelizing and witnessing in a variety of circumstances, including in the workplace.

I want to be a small group leader because I want to continue taking big steps in my faith life. I know it will be a challenge and I may not have all the answers, but it will most definitely push me to be a better Catholic and disciple of Jesus. I've had such an awesome experience with previously being in a small group for two semesters and co-leading now for one semester. I just really want to continue leading and provide the same awesome small group experience for future students.

Deborah was a prophet, the only female judge in the book of judges, and the wife of Lappidoth. The story of Deborah opens with the declaration of the death of Ehud. His death resulted in the Lord selling the Israelites to Jabin, the Canaanite king who ruled in Hazor. The Israelites were terribly treated for 20 years by Jabin and they pleaded to God for mercy.

“There is much that can be learned about leadership from Scripture” (Smith, 1992, p. 39). The Bible provides us with what God not only desires His man of God to be, but requires His under shepherd to meet His character traits.

While many complexities exist in understanding how to lead and how to thrive in leadership positions, leading essentially consists of directing and controlling a group. In an environment where anyone can learn the skills required to become an adequate leader, many are missing the key to becoming an exemplary leader - a relationship with Christ. Christian Leadership is unique in that it seeks to mimic the style of the greatest leader of all, Jesus Christ. Christian leaders know that the dominion associated with leadership truly means selfless love for those under their care. Christian leaders practice serving rather than being served; they practice humility over pride and selflessness over greed. Christian Leadership, then, involves the direction

Leadership, which is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization, works hand-in-hand with both gifts of Teaching and Serving, as a similar mindset must be used with each gift to most effectively utilize it. Through these endowments, intellects should strive to use their depth of understanding of scripture and Biblical teachings to share these lessons with others, lead others in understanding the lessons by leading by example, and relate these lessons in a way that those outside of the faith could disclose in their own lives. Teaching those in the faith to better understand scriptures and commandments is crucial to an intellect using their spiritual responsibilities to better themselves and the church. Although individuals may not always feel like direct leadership may be their strength, they may exhibit leadership in other forms, such as advising those more gifted to physically lead. Serving others can be seen through the practice of the other two spiritual gifts as by fulfilling their duty as an intellect, an individual is assisting others in developing their

My Catholic School leadership abilities have developed over many years of experience being involved in my diocese, first as a student, then as an employee and then as a mother who raised and educated three children in that same diocese. These many years of exposure have helped me to cultivate leadership qualities that I am proud to share. I am a whole hearted supporter of Catholic education having experienced the benefits and rewards that only a Christ centered learning environment can provide from the perspective of student, parent and educator. I assumed the role as a Catholic school leader with a mission to spread God’s word and with the knowledge that Christ is the center of my life. My Faith in God and his loving, forgiving, unseen presence is the greatest gift I have, the component that I could not exist without. This life of Christ within me makes me who I am, and guides me to do what I do. Based on this foundation, I believe that Christ is the reason for my school. I am drawn to follow His example by striving to find ways to be a servant leader for His children and faith community with their unique gifts, needs, and abilities.

Ministry is about the Christian belief of teaching people the ways of god using many different techniques. There are over 20 different types of degrees in ministry teaching. There are degrees in Bible leadership; Christian ministry- youth, Worship, Pastoral, Cultural, Counseling, and Criminal Justice- at Manhattan Christian College (Jessup). I chose Pastoral and Cultural because you can travel worldwide preaching and helping animals in places where they get none. Pastoral is preaching on your own to teach the people around you. Cultural is learning about what others believe in different parts of the world, and understanding why they perceive it the way they

A football player must be able to tackle, block, and run. Accountants need to be able to read a balance sheet and understand tax codes. Likewise, doctors need to know how to diagnose diseases and stitch. In every vocation there is a list of required skills needed in order to be considered outstanding. Leading a church is no different. Pastors have a Biblical mandate to teach and have certain distinctions in character (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1). Beyond these biblical qualifications, developing administrative and people skills are of paramount importance in the church today. The text, Pastoral Helmsmanship: A Pastor’s Guide to Church Administration, is written to address and solve some of the most difficult challenges a pastor will face.

From this article, I gained a greater understanding of the practical application of theology in leadership. The author makes the points that it is a mistake to believe that the more something is theological makes it less practical. From the time of the first century, church leaders have had a practical application for their theology. The author notes that Bible study provides for Christian growth, and effective Christian leadership is the direct consequence and the goal of biblical covenants from the time of Christ to the second coming. The chief function of Christian leadership is to guide believers through their ongoing transformation to sanctification, and strong pastoral leadership requires a lifetime of prayerful

‘Judge,’ however, can also mean a military leader, presumably someone who makes tactical military decisions during wartime and also a general-type leader who fights alongside his or her soldiers. It seems possible that this role could also be designated to Deborah, since she travelled with Barak to gather soldiers for the Battle of Mount Tabor and subsequently convinced Sisera to engage in battle. Also, as Tikva Frymer-Kensky explains in Readings in the Bible: A New Interpretation of Their Stories, “the ‘judges’…usually acquired their political authority after they saved Israel through battle” (46). This directly connects to the possibility that Deborah engaged in war as a leader.