John's Lectures

The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership

24 Lectures

"Practical Guide to Pastoral Leadership:
Teaching Notes from 17 Doctor of Ministry Classes"
Jesus was the God/man when He came to earth to become our Savior. He was crucified for our sins. His resurrection proved that God is more powerful than sin. But notably, Jesus was and is a leader. Time and again during His earthly ministry He demonstrated His leadership. He gathered, trained and led the twelve disciples and multiplied His followers. Through His world-wide vision of going to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the world over 2 billion people follow Him today. Importantly, He expects for there to be leadership in His Church. This compilation of teaching notes from Dr. John Vawter’s Doctor of Ministry classes are all about leadership…leading in a way that honors Jesus and extends and matures His Church. The notes should prove helpful to anyone wanting to grow in or teach on leadership.

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Session #1 - Preparation for Leadership

 Leadership Lessons from John 13-14

Leadership Lessons from John 15-16

Leadership Lessons from John 17

Session #2 - Ministry That Reflects Jesus Christ

Integrity

Dignity

Session #3 - Leadership Evaluation

Lessons for Dynamic Leadership

Quality of Leadership

Session #4 - The 21st Century Leader

Pastor Leadership in I Thessalonians

Vital Principles for Leadership Part 1

Vital Principles for Leadership Part 2

Session #5 - Passion in Ministry

What is Passion?

The Pastor's Strength

Session #6 - The Reality of Pastoral Leadership

Circles of Pressure

The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership

Mountain Moving Faith

Session #7 - Personality and Leadership Styles

Effective Performance

Strengths and Weaknesses

Session #8 - Personality and Leadership Styles - Backup Styles

Dealing with Autocrats and Attackers

Dealing with Acquiescers and Avoiders

Session #9 - Leadership Development

Character and Leadership

Leadership Principles from the Mountain

Session #10 - Leaders and Managers

Are Leadership and Managers the Same?

The Understanding of Leadership

Session #11 - Principles for Successful Leaders

General Facts

The Five "I Believes" of Leadership

 The Circle of Orthodoxy

Session #12 - Dealing With and Loving Critics

Surviving and Thriving in a Tough Profession

 How to Handle Criticism

I was honored to do 24 lectures on "The Essentials of Pastoral Leadership" for Trinity Video Seminary, an internet seminary. The lectures are being translated into Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and the Turkish language for the seminary.

But, here are links to the lectures in English if you would like to see them.

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John Vawter