Being Objectives (Spiritual Formation): The student will

1. exhibit characteristics of a spiritual missionary, whose habit for life and ministry centers in the Lord Jesus Christ found in Scripture;
2. be a leader who is continuous in Bible study;
3. recognize that leaders develop the essentials of spiritual authority based in Jesus Christ for outreach and mission;
4. be a leader who prays;
5. acquire a devout appreciation for the redeeming and sanctifying activity of God in preparation of oneself and others as spiritual leaders in Christ’s Church;
6. appreciate the vital role pastors and Christian leaders play as trainers of spiritual leaders;
7. continually mature in the ability to lead God’s people and develop an approach that learns vicariously from the lives of others.

Knowing Objectives (Cognitive Formation): The student will

1. be sensitive to and appreciate the skills involved in identifying, forming, and releasing spiritual leaders into ministry responsibilities;
2. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Scriptural direction and intent regarding leadership formation, especially as it pertains to the missio Dei;
3. acquire a basic understanding of the leadership theory, principles, and terminology developed in the literature;
4. express an understanding of a number of training strategies designed to develop effective spiritual leadership at various levels in the congregation.

Doing Objectives (Conative Formation): The student will

1. develop and maintain effective skills and interpersonal relationships with future leaders within the context of Law and Gospel;
2. develop a strategy for identifying, developing, and releasing future leaders into ministry;
3. develop an individualized plan which intends to shape and form the student to be more Christ-like.