Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader – WRSP 530
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 12/12/2022
Course Description
A study of the characteristics and responsibilities of a good leader as they relate to the worship leader. Planning, organizing, staff development, and decision-making are topics of consideration.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
Leadership is influence. One of the greatest opportunities for positive influence is that of the worship leader upon those who follow that leader into the presence of God in worship. This is a core course in the Master of Arts in Worship Studies curricula, and it is designed to enhance and encourage the worship leader with leadership skills in the following areas: personal character and godliness, worship ministry administration, and integrating the worship ministry throughout the church.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
There are 4 Discussions completed in this course. Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to submit an initial post of at least 350 words. The student must post 2 replies of at least 150 words. (CLO: B, D)
Study Response Assignments (5)
The student will be asked questions about topics from textbook readings. Each Study Response must be a minimum of 350 words. (CLO: A, B, C, D)
Vision Paper Assignment
The student will write a 4–5-page paper highlighting the concepts concerning vision that most impact him/her personally and professionally. (CLO: B, C, E)
Book Critique Assignments (2)
The student will complete a 5–6-page book critique of the Nance and Sanders texts. (CLO: A, B)
Personal Leadership Profile Assignment
The student will take a free personal assessment to further clarify his/her own leadership strengths and personal leadership style. The student will submit a 4–5-page paper synthesizing the information gleaned from the assessments and describing his/her personal leadership style. This paper must be in Turabian format. (CLO: B, C)
Church Impact Paper Assignment
The student will write a 4–5-page paper describing at least four (4) needs in his/her ministry and explain how he/she intends to address those needs. The student must cite a minimum of 2 scholarly works in support of his/her proposed actions. (CLO: C, D)
Calendar and Budget Project Assignment
The student will create a calendar and budget to facilitate a strategic and effective ministry organization. (CLO: C)
