The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership
24 Lectures
I was honored to do 24 lectures on "The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership" for Trinity Video Seminary, an internet seminary. The lectures are being translated into Spanish, Russian and Hindi for the seminary.
But, here are links to the lectures in English if you would like to see them.
"Practical Guide to Pastoral Leadership:
Teaching Notes from 17 Doctor of Ministry Classes"
Jesus was the God/man when He came to earth to become our Savior. He was crucified for our sins. His resurrection proved that God is more powerful than sin. But notably, Jesus was and is a leader. Time and again during His earthly ministry He demonstrated His leadership. He gathered, trained and led the twelve disciples and multiplied His followers. Through His world-wide vision of going to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the world over 2 billion people follow Him today. Importantly, He expects for there to be leadership in His Church. This compilation of teaching notes from Dr. John Vawter’s Doctor of Ministry classes are all about leadership…leading in a way that honors Jesus and extends and matures His Church. The notes should prove helpful to anyone wanting to grow in or teach on leadership.
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JOHN'S LECTURES
John Vawter
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Session #1 - Preparation for Leadership
Leadership Lessons from John 13-14
Leadership Lessons from John 15-16
Leadership Lessons from John 17
Session #2 - Ministry That Reflects Jesus Christ
Session #3 - Leadership Evaluation
Lessons for Dynamic Leadership
Session #4 - The 21st Century Leader
Pastor Leadership in I Thessalonians
Vital Principles for Leadership Part 1
Vital Principles for Leadership Part 2
Session #5 - Passion in Ministry
Session #6 - The Reality of Pastoral Leadership
The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership
Session #7 - Personality and Leadership Styles
Session #8 - Personality and Leadership Styles - Backup Styles
Dealing with Autocrats and Attackers
Dealing with Acquiescers and Avoiders
Session #9 - Leadership Development
Leadership Principles from the Mountain
Session #10 - Leaders and Managers
Are Leadership and Managers the Same?
The Understanding of Leadership
Session #11 - Principles for Successful Leaders
The Five "I Believes" of Leadership
Session #12 - Dealing With and Loving Critics
Surviving and Thriving in a Tough Profession
Session #13 - Cutting Edge Churches and Evaluating Them
Session #14 - Size, Health, and Evaluation of Our Churches
Lyle Schaller's Classification
Session #15 - The Church of the Future
Session #16 - The Challenge of Following the Holy Spirit
Session #17 - Visionary Leaders
Keeping and Maintaining the Focus of The Vision
Session #18 - Planning: Seeking God's Mind
Session #19 - The Decision-Making Pastor
Godly Guidelines for Decision Making
Session #20 - Healthy Churches Evaluate Their Ministry
Managing Ministry: Opportunity or Oxymoron?
Session #21 - Knowing Your People, Community, and Culture
Session #22 - Volunteers Are the Key to Ministry
Motivating Lay People for Ministry
Session #23 - Building a Mature Board
Ten Core Essentials for a Godly and Healthy Board
Board Recruitment and Training
Session #24 - Review