Energy The church is built on a sure foundation, the solid rock of Christ. On this foundation comes the management, leadership, and administrative processes to keep it moving adeptly and in order. Every gift, talent and skill set that is in the minds and hands of others is used to glorify the work of God in the house of God. All are not given the same entitlement and share of responsibilities for kingdom work, the Bible says, “and he gave some.” When you are given the opportunity to serve in ministry do it as unto the Lord and the benefit and blessing it brings to others will be valued and applauded. In humility and grace the one who is given the power, authority along having impeccable influence it resonates in the eyes of those who watch from far and near. The greatest example of power is demonstrated in the life of Christ. The heartbeat of a ministry functions well by the divine order and processes that are written in the word of God. Obedience, reverence, and humility is paramount for a successful organization. Unity in the heart of people makes all the difference of the impact and connection that takes place in a congregation. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Through prayer, communication and honest dialogue, the growth and potential of a thriving congregation having in place the right tools and resources is endless
Introduction
The Importance of Leadership Management
Taking the Right Steps in Ministry
Terms Explained
Week 1 Leadership, Management, and Administration
Introduction
The Ability to Take Charge
Gifting of Administration
Week 2 Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction
Leading in a Crisis
Elders Called to Serve
Week 3 Power, Authority, and Influence
Introduction
A Mighty Man of Valor
Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God
Walking in Humility
Week 4 Major Management Arteries of the Church and
Congregational Life
Introduction
A Connected Congregation
Setting the Example
A Chosen Vessel
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Debra
Haggins
The Reverend Dr. Debra Lynn Haggins is university chaplain, pastor of the Memorial Church at Hampton University, and executive director of the nationally acclaimed Hampton University Ministers’ Conference-Choir Directors’ & Organists’ Guild Workshop. She served as interim pastor of the historic Queen Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia.
Chaplain Haggins has earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Early Childhood Education from Paine College in Augusta, GA where she joined the sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. She received the Master of Science degree (M.S.Ed.) in Secondary School Administration and the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAS) in Higher Education Administration, both from Old Dominion University.
She earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Leadership and Management from Hampton University. Most recently, Dr. Haggins completed the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Candler School of Theology at Emory University where her field of emphasis was Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation. Debra Haggins is the mother of Brian, Steven and Bradley Haggins.
Karen
Turner Ward
Karen Turner Ward holds a doctoral degree in Criticism and Public Address from Regent University. Dr. Ward has the distinction of being the first student to earn a Ph.D. from the University. Dr. Ward currently serves as Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Hampton University where she teaches communication and theatre courses. She serves on the School of Liberal Arts and Education University 101 (First-Year Experience) Advisory Committee and assists in the development of the course curriculum. She also helped prepare the course’s interactive textbook, The Individual and Life: Your Pathway to Success. She has served as a national consultant on recruitment, assessment, and retention of African American students.
To meet student needs, Dr. Ward has incorporated innovative approaches to instruction and introduced technology into traditional instructional programming. It was this search for innovative approaches to instruct “today’s students” that inspired her to write the communication textbook, Communication for Today’s Student, now in its fourth edition. The textbook, published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, is accompanied by an interactive program, which enables students to submit assignments online, sit for digital exams, take practice tests and post-tests, and absorb the material through interactive games and flash cards. This program enables students as well as instructors to obtain immediate assessment results. The overwhelming success of this program inspired Dr. Ward to develop both the Humanities One Interactive and Humanities Two Interactive textbooks.
Dr. Ward has received numerous awards for her commitment to innovative teaching, including the coveted, E. L. Hamm Distinguished Teaching Award presented each academic year by the University President.