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Equipping Leaders Is Focus On New Graduate Certificate Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Coming this fall, college graduates can pursue a new 12-credit hour certificate program through Cedarville University’s Robert W. Plaster School of Business. The certificate will include courses in organizational leadership, project management, applied leadership, and biblical leadership.

Courage Is Central To Leadership Conference, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s fifth annual CU LEADership Conference, “Lead with Courage,” will be held January 19, 2019, in the Dixon Ministry Center. Opening session starts at 10 a.m with a keynote address by U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Fogle in the Jeremiah Chapel. Registration is open to high school and current Cedarville University students at cedarville.edu/culead.

International Students Leading At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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They came here from 27 different countries, some never having visited the United States, let alone Cedarville, Ohio. But the international students attending Cedarville University are having an impact far from home.

One Campus Leadership Scholarship Promotes Diversity And Leadership, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is committed to diversity and leadership, and it is developing new ways to bring these two values together. The One Campus Leadership Scholarship supports students who embody these values, and now includes a student organization to promote continued involvement.

10 Leadership Maneuvers: A General's Guide To Serving And Leading, Loren M. Reno

Alumni Book Gallery

The best leadership skills are Bible-based, and they work.

Three-star general Loren Reno practiced leadership at the highest levels in the US military. In 10 Leadership Maneuvers, Reno shares the skills that brought him success in small and large organizations, at junior and senior positions, in times of prosperity, and in times of challenge. In this personal and highly practical resource, Reno uses stories from his experience as a leader to illustrate the 10 maneuvers successful leaders use. More than a checklist or menu, these invaluable skills are useful for the aspiring leader and for those who want to …

10 Leadership Maneuvers: A General's Guide To Serving And Leading, Loren M. Reno

Faculty Books

The best leadership skills are Bible-based, and they work.

Three-star general Loren Reno practiced leadership at the highest levels in the US military. In 10 Leadership Maneuvers, Reno shares the skills that brought him success in small and large organizations, at junior and senior positions, in times of prosperity, and in times of challenge. In this personal and highly practical resource, Reno uses stories from his experience as a leader to illustrate the 10 maneuvers successful leaders use. More than a checklist or menu, these invaluable skills are useful for the aspiring leader and for those who want to …

Reno Draws From Leadership Experience In New Book, Mark D. Weinstein

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Leadership is a character trait that can take years to develop, something that Lt. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Loren Reno knows well.

A 38-year veteran of the United States Air Force and the current interim vice president for academics at Cedarville University, Reno is passionate about helping mold the future leaders of the world.

So, naturally, he decided it was time to put pen to paper and write a book about the countless lessons in leadership he learned during nearly four decades with the military.

Qualitative Perspectives Toward Relational Connection In Pastoral Ministry, Jon Young, Michael W. Firmin

Psychology Faculty Publications

We present the results of a phenomenological, qualitative research study in which 13 Southern Baptist (SB) pastors were administered in-depth interviews. The sample was selected from a total of 37 exemplars, identified in the quantitative component of a larger mixed-methods study, regarding the pastors’ perspectives toward relational connection in pastoral ministry. Three themes emerged from the data regarding relational connection in pastoral ministry. First, pastors indicated the need to be intentional about pastoral connection. Second, the pastors stressed the importance of being available to congregants who specifically desire pastoral connection. Finally, the participants related that pastors should give particular attention …

What Are The Key Competencies, Qualities, And Attributes Of The African American Municipal Police Chief?, Patrick Oliver

Faculty Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation was to identify and understand the dimensions of leadership of those African Americans, who are effective as the chief executive officer (CEO) of a municipal law enforcement agency, and thereby to educate and inform both those aspiring to be police chiefs and those presently serving as police chiefs, particularly African Americans. Four content areas were examined to gain a better understanding of the research question: (1) Police executive leadership literature; (2) African American leadership; (3) The trait theory of leadership; (4) emotional intelligence. Study participants were all African American police chiefs with the expertise and …