Grow: Biblical Leadership

Track: Leadership
Level: Foundation

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave — just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

- Matthew 20:25-28 (NIV)

Christian leadership shares many principles with secular/worldly leadership practices but the values at the heart of Christian leadership could not be more different than worldly notions of what it means and what it takes to be in leadership.

This 9-week course will take participants through God's Word to provide a foundational understanding of the core values and principles that can and should be applied and practised by any believer currently in or aspiring to leadership positions.

Week 1: Introduction - Philosophy of Leadership

Overview of the differences between Christian and secular leadership, the heart/head/hands/habits of Christian leadership, how has God led you to be a leader.

Week 2: Identity in Christ

Divine appointment, who are you in Christ, temperament/styles of leadership, spiritual gifts and strengths.

Week 3: Integrity & Character

The importance of integrity, personal values and goals, how to and why be vulnerable, what is appropriate openness, qualifications of character, strategies in character development.

Week 4: Relationships

Relationships in the leader's family, workplace, church.

Week 5: Vision

Vision for the leader's personal life and ministry, communicating that vision as a leader.

Weeks 6 & 7: Skills

Understanding God's call as a leader in the present season, understanding your role in church, understanding your part in the purpose, organization, and culture of the church, learning how to plan, learning effective communication, handling conflict, time management and learning to delegate.

Weeks 8 & 9: Practicum

Putting theory into practice.


Duration of this class: 9 lessons
This class is taught by: SK Khoo
Do I need to attend another class before this one: No
Suggested class after this one: Freedom in Christ or Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Registration closes: 8 November 2025