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Women in Leadership Cohort
Doctor of Ministry and Master of Arts in Christian Ministries
 Next Women in Leadership Cohort Begins Spring 2011!
For more information email Ava Oleson in the Doctor of Ministry Office or call 1-417-268-1082.
About the Program
In February 2009, AGTS launched its first ever Women In Leadership Cohort! Our Women’s Leadership Cohort, Doctor of Ministry Program is also available as a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity Equivalency or non-credit certificate at AGTS. It is truly a unique educational experience.
- The dynamics of the program include a cohort model involving women leaders from diverse ministry backgrounds in three four-five day classes per year, each February, June and October. Our participants usually finish the program in three or four years, but the benefits begin on the first day!
- The cohort experience at AGTS can be boiled down to one word: transformation. The exponential influence experienced through the synergy of the participants who are stellar Christian leaders, is life changing, while relationships are formed that last a lifetime!
- The practical outcome of the program is that the influence, opportunities and ministry effectiveness of our graduates is greatly expanded, representing what we call leaders worth following.
- Our fundamental values of this program are rooted in academic excellence, innovation while being missionally engaged, and most importantly, leadership in Christian thought and action.
Program Schedule
| 2009 |
Course 1: Renewing the Spiritual Leader (Syllabus) |
Dr. Carolyn Tennant |
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Effective leadership requires more than natural skill and ability—spiritual leaders must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Developing into ‘a leader worth following’ is considered in the light of Pentecostal spirituality. The course explores crucial components of spiritual leadership, from a uniquely Pentecostal perspective. Topics include hearing & responding to the Spirit’s voice, understanding how personality impacts our spirituality, spiritual gifts, spiritual direction, post-modern spirituality, etc. |
Special Guest
Dr. Earl Creps |
Course 2: Embracing the Person of the Leader |
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Self-leadership is a crucial component of Christian leadership. The course explores the impact of one’s personal development on ministry effectiveness. Through the development of the sense of self participants will be better equipped to maximize their God-given leadership shape, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication between the genders
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| Course 3: God’s Women, Then and Now |
Dr. Deborah Gill
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This course examines the biblical foundations—and implications—for women in leadership. It comprehensively explores foundations, paradigms, and strategies impacting women in leadership positions. It will also highlight the lives of significant and influential women throughout the history of the church, with particular focus on the contribution of pioneer women in the Pentecostal tradition. |
Special Guest
Dr. Dan Crabtree |
| 2010 |
| Course 4: Transformational Leadership |
Dr. Mel Ming |
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This course examines the components of organizational leadership in light of contemporary leadership and organizational theory, with specific focus on negotiating the leadership maze in a world dominated predominantly by males (i.e. gender communication, biblical authority, etc.). |
Special Guests
Nancy Beach
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Condoleeza Rice
(Phone Interview to be confirmed) |
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| Course 5: Communicating for Life Change |
Carol Kent |
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Communication is best judged by the effect it has on others – the impact it generates and the results it achieves. Whatever the ministry platform, your success depends largely on your ability to communicate to a variety of audiences. This course provides advanced training in all critical areas of teaching and speaking for life change. Jim Bradford, senior pastor of Central Assembly of God, Springfield and Carol Kent of Cornerstone University and Western Seminary will be co-teaching. |
Dr. Jim Bradford
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| Course 6: Missional Leadership |
Dr. Beth Grant
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This course examines contemporary opportunities and challenges facing missional leaders including how to create externally focused ministries. The success of an externally focused ministry depends on creating authentic relationships while being useful in forming missional partnerships. It will teach how ministers can build relational bridges; how the Church can transform lives as people both see and hear God’s power and grace at work in their world. Case studies in reaching out to the marginalized of society will include issues such as: trafficking of women, compassion ministry, AIDS, crisis pregnancy, the Muslim next door, social justice, urban ministry, etc. |
Special Guests
Dr. Johan Mostert
Dr. JoAnn Butrin |
| 2011 |
| Course 7: The Church and Contemporary Moral Issues |
Dr. Sheri Benvenuti |
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| Course 8: Conflict Resolution in the Church |
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This course develops a biblical and practical understanding of conflict. It examines the conflict cycle, styles of conflict management, and intervention strategies for resolving conflict. Special focus will be given to the leader’s pivotal role in conflict, using conflict for positive change, and the cultural climate for conflict. Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation will also be examined. |
Special Guests
Dr. George Woodand
Dr. Gary Allen
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| Course 9: Project Design |
Dr.Lois Olena |
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This hands-on course prepares the participant for the presentation of an acceptable final project (D.Min. Project or Master’s Thesis), including understanding the required components of the final project, sharpening critical and analytical skills for completing the project phase, developing skills in writing clearly, coherently, and concisely, and formulating a plan for project completion. |
Special Guests
Dr.Stephen Lim
Dr.Cheryl Taylor |
Contact Us
We value the opportunity to develop a relationship with those interested in the program, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-417-268-1082, or e-mail Ava Oleson. Every woman’s situation, experience and background are unique, don’t hesitate to email or call with questions or concerns you might have. We would love to hear from you!
Updated:
Thursday, September 2, 2010 5:36 PM
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