Leadership

This course is designed to disciple students in the role, qualifications, and skills of leadership. It is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of leadership as they relate one-on-one, in small group environments, as well as in leading leaders within an organization. Attention will be given to learning to differentiate between various leadership styles, to identify exemplary role models from various contexts, to evaluate personal leadership tendencies and traits, and to help students begin to work on their own leadership skills.

This course is an introduction to wilderness camping as a medium for in-process learning. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for experiential learning, problem solving, communications, and team building.

This course has been developed to train individuals in the effective use of the wilderness environment and its dynamic as a tool for introducing others to a growing, intimate relationship with their God. While the focus is on the wilderness laboratory, this is a leadership course. The skills that are introduced are highly transferable into any environment. Our goal is to help students to acquire tools that will help them increase their effectiveness in moving people toward God.

This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of leadership and discipleship on the individual level. Fundamentals include philosophy, skills, and tools aimed to assist the individual in his or her own growth. By learning how to grow ourselves, we will be better growers of others. Emphasis will be on the development of skills for experiential learning, problem solving, communication, and personal philosophy.

This course will train individuals to effectively lead and disciple others in a growing, intimate relationship with their God. Building off a strong biblical philosophy of ministry, emphasis will be given to diagnosis and interactive skills between mentors and mentees. In the context of a highly intense, small group environment individuals will develop and exercise communication, mentoring, and problem solving skills in the lives of others that are transferable to any real life setting.