This course was previously published as The Biblical and Theological Foundations of Leadership.

This self-guided course consists of an introduction and four sessions of content. It will open at your enrollment and will be available to you for 30 days. You can work at your own pace during this time. Each session’s content provides short instruction videos, online reflections, and reading assignments. The course textbook is provided in PDF format.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to The Character of a Leader

    • Welcome

    • Introduction

    • Course Overview

    • Course Textbook - Real Women Leading with Proverbs 31 Values

    • Reading Assignment #1: Introduction

    • Reflection: Real Women Leading Book Introduction
  • 2

    Session One

    • Reflection: How Has God Called You to Lead Others to God?

    • Leaders Are Called to Be Reconciled to God in Christ

    • Leaders Are Called to Lead Others to God

    • Leaders Must Respond to God's Call

    • Reading Assignment #2: Chapter 1

    • Reflection: The Value of Understanding People

    • Leaders Receive God's Gifts

    • Reading Assignment #3: Chapter 2

    • Reflection: The Value of Forgiveness

    • Power Is a Sought-After Advantage

    • Leaders Defer to God's Power

    • Relying on God's Power
  • 3

    Session Two

    • God Expects Us to Lead Differently

    • Leaders Submit to God's Vison

    • Reading Assignment #4: Chapter 3

    • Reflection: The Value of Responsibility

    • God's Purpose to Redeem the World

    • Leaders Participate in God's Purpose

    • Reflection: God's Purpose

    • Leaders Submit to God's Will

    • Doing God's Will Isn't Always Easy

    • How to Submit to God's Will

    • Reading Assignment #5: Chapter 4

    • Reflection: Which is Easiest?
  • 4

    Session Three

    • Leaders Measure Success by God's Standard

    • Measure of Success Paraphrases Survey

    • Finding Significance in Service

    • Reading Assignment #6: Chapter 5

    • My Conflict Resolution Checklist

    • Leaders Reflect God's Character

    • Seeking God's Character

    • Reading Assignment #7: Chapters 6 & 7

    • Leaders Exhibit God's Fruit

    • Leaders Exhibit Love

    • Reflection: My Leadership Style
  • 5

    Session Four

    • Leaders Do God's Work

    • Reading Assignment #8: Chapters 8 & 9

    • Reflection: Working and Giving Survey

    • Leaders Are Changed When They Do God's Work

    • Leaders Encourage God's People

    • Reading Assignment #9 - Chapter 10 & Conclusion

    • Leaders Prepare Those Who Follow Them

    • Reflection: Steps to Encouraging God's Leaders

    • Leaders Seek God's Assessment

    • Leaders Accept God's Assessment

    • Proverbs 31 Woman Survey
  • 6

    Conclusion

    • End of Course Survey: The Character of a Leader

    • Congratulations!!!