Course Content
Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define management by objectives. Explain the importance of management by objectives. Deal with opposition to management by objectives. KEY VERSE: Let all things be done decently and in order. (I Corinthians 14:40)
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Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Explain the divine purpose of God. Explain why it is important to understand God's purpose and plans. Identify the instruments through which God accomplishes His purpose and plans. Explain how the ministry of Jesus related to God's purpose and plans. Explain the ministry of the Holy Spirit as it relates to God's purpose and plans. Explain the ministry of the Church as it relates to God's purpose and plans. KEY VERSES: Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself; That in the dispensation of the fullness of times, He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in Heaven, and which are on earth, even in Him. (Ephesians 1:9-10)
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Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define the term "statement of purpose.” Explain the importance of purpose. Explain the difference between purpose and objectives. Explain the difference between a Statement of Purpose and a Doctrinal Statement. Write a Statement of Purpose. List ways purpose can be communicated to others. KEY VERSES: ...Live purposefully and worthily and accurately... Making the very most of the time--buying up each opportunity--because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16) The Amplified Bible
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Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define the word "objective.” Explain the difference between purpose and objectives. Identify two basic kinds of objectives. Discuss the importance of objectives. Explain the difference between long-range and short-range objectives. Explain how to select objectives. Write personal ministry objectives. Write objectives for corporate ministry. Evaluate objectives you have written. KEY VERSE: And that servant, which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to His will, shall be beaten with many stripes. (Luke 12:47)
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Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "procedures.” Discuss the following steps of implementing a plan: Selecting Communicating Delegating Training Organizing Scheduling Budgeting Decision making Reviewing Evaluating Explain the parables of the wineskins and garments. KEY VERSE: Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. (II Corinthians 8:11)
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Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "evaluation.” Discuss why evaluation is important. Establish an evaluation procedure. Evaluate plans you have implemented. Identify reasons why plans fail. Use the results of your evaluation to improve existing plans and make new plans. KEY VERSE: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)
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Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment
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Management by Objectives
About Lesson

Read Chapter Six of the Study Guide

After reading the entire chapter, you are required to answer all the Self-Test questions. 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.

We also encourage you to spend time with the material in the “For Further Study” section. Some of the exercises might be included in quizzes in upcoming lessons.

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