Biblical Management

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About Course

Course Description:

A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

Course Objectives:

Define management.
Identify spiritual resources over which believers are managers.
Identify the main requirement for stewards.
Identify the greatest example of spiritual leadership.
Summarize what the ministry of management includes.
Identify Biblical positions of leadership.
Explain how spiritual gifts are used in ministry.
Explain how leaders work together in ministry.
Recognize the importance of anointing in spiritual leadership.
List qualifications for spiritual leaders.
Explain how to lead like a servant.
Explain how to lead like a shepherd.
Summarize the tasks of leaders.
Use Biblical guidelines to make decisions.
Use Biblical guidelines to deal with conflicts and discipline.
Train leaders and followers.
Turn failures into success.
Apply Biblical principles of success.
Identify the costs of leadership.
Explain the true test of spiritual leadership.

Course Requirements:

Complete the Study Guide reading for each lesson.
Complete the Self-Test questions for each lesson. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.
As you complete each chapter you need to go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and consist of at least fifty (50) words. Ensure that you start your comment with the course name and lesson number. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent course comments.
Complete the Lesson Assignments. Your answers are reviewed so please write well thought out answers..
After you have completed all of the Lessons, you will need to complete the Final Examination, the Final Paper and the Final Assignment.

Click on the link below for the Biblical Management Study Guide:

Biblical Management Course Guide

Course Content

Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define management. Identify spiritual resources over which believers are managers. Identify the main requirement for stewards. Identify the greatest example of leadership. Summarize what the ministry of management includes. KEY VERSE: To aspire to leadership is an honorable ambition. (I Timothy 3:1) New English Bible

Chapter 1

Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify special leadership positions set in the Church by God. Explain how these leaders work together in ministry. Explain how spiritual gifts are used in leadership. Identify other Biblical leadership positions. KEY VERSE: And He gave some apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors, and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11)

Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define "anointing.” Identify three types of anointings. Explain the purpose of each type. Identify the source of spiritual anointing. Discuss purposes of the anointing. Identify the basis for the anointing of God. Discuss forces opposing those anointed by God. Explain why it is important to minister only in the position for which you are anointed. Explain how to maintain the fresh anointing of God. KEY VERSE: But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn; I shall be anointed with fresh oil. (Psalms 92:10)

Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define "qualifications.” Define the outer fruit of the Spirit. Define the inner fruit of the Spirit. Identify the two main Scriptures which list specific qualifications for leaders. List four qualifications required of all spiritual leaders. KEY VERSE: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)

Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Identify one leadership style that is uniquely Christian. Identify the greatest example of servant leadership. Explain how leading like a servant results in power. List four contrasts between secular and Christian leaders. Identify who we serve. Explain how to become a servant leader. KEY VERSES: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. (Philippians 2:5-7)

Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify the Good Shepherd. Identify the one true sheepfold. Summarize responsibilities of the shepherd. Summarize warnings to bad shepherds. Apply natural principles of shepherding to leadership. KEY VERSES: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. (I Peter 5:2-3)

Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Identify the priority task of leaders. Define "perfecting.” Summarize the results of "perfecting" people for the work of the ministry. Identify specific tasks of leaders. KEY VERSES: And He (God) gave some apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12)

Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain the Biblical approach to decision-making. Summarize guidelines for decision-making. Explain the purpose of a model. Explain the value of a model in decision-making. Use a Biblical model for decision making KEY VERSE: A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Identify the true reason for all conflicts. Summarize ways to prevent conflict. Summarize guidelines for dealing with conflict. Identify reasons why discipline is necessary. Summarize Scriptural principles of discipline. KEY VERSES: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain the purpose for training leaders and followers. Explain why training others is an important responsibility. Identify six principles of selection used by Jesus. Identify eight principles of training used by Jesus. Give a Biblical example of a leadership training model. KEY VERSE A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully taught will be like his teacher. (Luke 6:40) Revised Standard Version

Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES; Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify three basic causes for failure. Identify Biblical leaders who triumphed over failure. Identify Biblical leaders whose lives ended in failure. List Biblical guidelines for turning failure to success. KEY VERSE; A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again. (Proverbs 24:16)

Lesson 12
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define success. Explain how success in God's Kingdom differs from that of the world. Summarize basic principles of success. Do further study on Biblical principles of success. KEY VERSE: This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:8)

Lesson 13
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Summarize three aspects of the cost of leadership. Identify the true test of spiritual leadership. KEY VERSE: Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (Matthew 16:24)

Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment