PT 333 Course at a Glance (2025)

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.

The Church of Christ: A Treatise on the Natures, Powers,
Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church
by James Bannerman
Banner of Truth, 2015
ISBN: 9781848715028
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
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%)

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.

The following meeting times are for the Summer 2025 term:

  • Live Class Meeting #1: Wednesday, 6/25, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #2: Wednesday, 7/9, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #3: Wednesday, 7/23, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #4: Wednesday, 8/6, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #5: Wednesday, 8/13, 5:00-6:30pm ET