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Leadership Styles, Skills and Behaviour for Church Leaders
for Greatness and Excellence in Church Administration and Leadership, and for Admired Servant and Charismatic Ministry.
Created byProf John Martey FCG
Last updated 2/2025
English
What you'll learn
- The course builds an understanding of the reason why some leaders are great.
- It enables you to demonstrate and apply the appropriate influencing process that will project you as a great person.
- By the end of this course, you will be able to select and apply the most effective leadership styles for different ministry situations
- Lead confidently with integrity, wisdom, and professionalism. Understand how leadership influence motivates people to serve willingly
- Build stronger and more committed ministry teams. Apply servant leadership principles that reflect Christ-centred leadership
- Develop transformational leadership skills that inspire positive change
- Understand charismatic, transactional, transformational, authentic, ethical, and spiritual leadership approaches
- Improve decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Understand authority, power, and responsibility within church leadership
- Lead according to your church's constitution, governance structures, and regulatory requirements
- Strengthen your leadership personality, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness. Become a more influential leader capable of developing future leaders
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Course content
5 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 8m total length
Requirements
- There are no prior leadership qualifications required. All you need is •A desire to become a more effective church or ministry leader • An interest in Christian leadership, church administration, or ministry. • A willingness to learn and apply practical leadership principles. • Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection. • A commitment to personal growth and leadership excellence. Whether you are new to leadership or already serving in ministry, this course will provide valuable knowledge and practical skills that you can apply immediately.
Description
Course Title: Leadership Styles, Skills and Behaviour
Become the Church Leader Others Respect, Trust, and Follow
Great churches are built by great leaders.
Outstanding leadership is not based on position or title—it is based on influence, character, wisdom, and the ability to inspire others toward a shared vision.
Whether you are a Pastor, Minister, Priest, Bishop, Elder, Evangelist, Church Administrator, Churchwarden, Steward, Ministry Leader, or aspiring church leader, this course will equip you with practical leadership skills and proven leadership principles that will help you lead with confidence, integrity, and excellence.
In today's rapidly changing ministry environment, churches need leaders who can motivate people, manage change, resolve challenges, build strong teams, and lead according to biblical values and sound governance principles.
This comprehensive course combines leadership theory with practical ministry application, enabling you to become the effective leader your church and community need.
Why Enrol in this Course?
Leadership is one of the most valuable skills anyone can develop.
In this course, you will learn how successful church leaders influence others, build committed teams, make wise decisions, manage responsibilities effectively, and create lasting impact.
You will discover how to adapt your leadership style to different situations, inspire volunteers, strengthen ministry teams, and develop leadership behaviours that earn trust and respect.
Rather than simply learning leadership concepts, you will gain practical tools you can immediately apply in your church, ministry, and everyday leadership responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Select and apply the most effective leadership styles for different ministry situations.
• Lead confidently with integrity, wisdom, and professionalism.
• Understand how leadership influence motivates people to serve willingly.
• Build stronger and more committed ministry teams.
• Apply servant leadership principles that reflect Christ-centred leadership.
• Develop transformational leadership skills that inspire positive change.
• Understand charismatic, transactional, transformational, authentic, ethical, and spiritual leadership approaches.
• Improve decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
• Understand authority, power, and responsibility within church leadership.
• Lead according to your church's constitution, governance structures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen your leadership personality, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Become a more influential leader capable of developing future leaders.
What You'll Explore
This practical programme covers:
Leadership as the art of influence
The responsibilities and roles of church leaders
Leadership versus management
Church and religious leadership principles
Authority, power, and influence
Understanding different follower personalities
Leadership theories and their practical application
Trait, behavioural, and situational leadership
Strategic leadership
Charismatic leadership
Transactional leadership
Transformational leadership
Servant leadership
Ethical leadership
Authentic leadership
Spiritual leadership
Team leadership
Leadership substitutes and neutralisers
Church governance and regulatory issues
Leadership qualities, competencies, and personality development
Building effective ministry teams
Agenda setting, networking, and execution for ministry success
Why This Course Is Different
This course goes beyond academic theory.
You will learn practical leadership techniques that can be applied immediately in your church, ministry, Christian organisation, or community leadership role.
The lessons are structured to help you grow into a confident, respected, and effective leader who can influence others positively while remaining faithful to biblical values and sound leadership principles.
Whether you lead a small ministry or a large congregation, these leadership skills will help you serve more effectively.
Enrol Today
Leadership determines the future of every ministry.
Invest in yourself today and develop the leadership styles, skills, and behaviours that will help you inspire people, strengthen your church, build high-performing ministry teams, and create lasting impact for generations to come.
Take the next step in your leadership journey and enrol today.
For Further Information
Contact:
Rev Canon Prof John J M Martey FCG
Telephone: (233) 5000 77 596
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for •Pastors •Ministers •Priests •Bishops • Apostles •Evangelists •Church Board Members • Elders • Deacons and Deaconesses • Church Administrators • Church Secretaries •Churchwardens •Stewards •Ministry Coordinators •Worship Leaders •Youth Leaders • Departmental Heads • Christian NGO Leaders •Seminary and Bible School Students • Aspiring Church Leaders • Anyone seeking to become a more effective Christian leader