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Leadership Loss Within Independently-Controlled Protestant Churches: Protecting Against Leadership Turmoil And Turnover, Daniel L. Rundhaug
Leadership Loss Within Independently-Controlled Protestant Churches: Protecting Against Leadership Turmoil And Turnover, Daniel L. Rundhaug
Dissertations
Throughout leadership research, limited focus has been given to the highest levels within independently controlled Protestant churches. Specifically, what accounts for the quality of relationship that exists between the senior pastor (recognized as the CEO of the organization) and the governing board to which he or she is responsible? This study examines the leadership relationship issue through the lens of a complementary leadership approach using Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory with transformational leadership and transactional leadership theories. In addition, several other questions were asked to identify potential other independent variables that contribute to the quality of the relationship between the two …
The Role Of Spiritual Formation And Ministry Governance In Developing Mission-Oriented Governing Boards, Allen Schoonover
The Role Of Spiritual Formation And Ministry Governance In Developing Mission-Oriented Governing Boards, Allen Schoonover
Doctor of Ministry
Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have struggled over the last generation to reach out effectively to new members. This struggle is the byproduct of a changing ministry context leaders are trying to address. By the 1980s, those elements that had fueled the growth of the Lutheran Church the United States throughout the previous century had largely faded. An awareness of these changes and the corresponding decline in membership and contributions has prompted leaders to examine how to reach out more effectively to those outside traditional ethnic and cultural Lutheran enclaves. In order to improve their congregation’s effectiveness, …
Bridging The Disconnect: Reframing Vocation For The Sake Of Young Adults, The Church, & Its Leaders, Aaron David Fuller
Bridging The Disconnect: Reframing Vocation For The Sake Of Young Adults, The Church, & Its Leaders, Aaron David Fuller
Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Papers
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The Influence Of K-12 Christian Education On Leadership Development, Jeffrey S. Mcmaster
The Influence Of K-12 Christian Education On Leadership Development, Jeffrey S. Mcmaster
Dissertations
Problem. Christian schools are an environment that intentionally works to bring coherence to a student’s moral and ethical development, which is a critical component of leadership development. It is then important to understand how the effect of that educational experience has carried over into the later development of leadership. However, there is very little study on the influence of Christian Kindergarten through 12th-grade education, let alone the influence of Christian education on leadership. Therefore the purpose of this study is to explore the influence of Christian education on leadership development as perceived by people in leadership positions.
Research Design. This …
Does The Presence Or Absence Of Virtues Define The Character Of A Leader And Impact Performance?, Glenn A. Williams
Does The Presence Or Absence Of Virtues Define The Character Of A Leader And Impact Performance?, Glenn A. Williams
Doctor of Ministry
No abstract provided.