PT 333 Course at a Glance
Practices of Leadership in the Local Church
Lectures By: Dr. John Currie
2 Credits
Course Description
This course will provide the biblical framework for integrating organizational and church leadership. Through lectures with various experts in their respective fields, you will learn the main ideas of leadership, and through weekly meetings, you will apply those main ideas to case studies in the local church. This course will build off prior knowledge gained in PT 111 Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Ministry and PT 311 Foundations of Leadership in the Local Church, though they are not requirements.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church
by James Bannerman
Banner of Truth, 2015
ISBN: 9781848715028
by Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
ISBN: 9780787960759
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | 47 | 1.5 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- Literature Review Paper (20%)
- 5 Live Class Meeting: Case Studies (30%)
- Philosophy of Ministry (50%)
Live Class Meeting Schedule
Meeting 1: Wednesday, 6/24, 5-6:30 PM
Meeting 2: Wednesday, 7/8, 5-6:30 PM
Meeting 3: Wednesday, 7/22, 5-6:30 PM
Meeting 4: Wednesday, 8/5, 5-6:30 PM
Meeting 5: Wednesday, 8/12, 5-6:30 PM