Self-Management: Themes of self-management and prayer
Level:
Bachelor
SWS / Credits:
2
Creator:
Matt Rutz
Version:
1.0
Course Description:
The foundation of good leadership is the reality that a leader needs to manage or lead him or herself. How well one practices self-management often defines the extent to which one is able to lead a group or organization.
Healthy self-management produces a healthy balance between serving and receiving, and between ministry and life. Through the practices of setting priorities and developing vision, every day activities will not become burdensome, and long-term goals will be more easily reached. Self-discipline and self-control enable a leader to keep his or her feelings and emotions in check, instead of being ruled by them.
Course Objectives:
Students should understand
time management—design and follow a weekly time plan
work life balance (strength diagram)—to analyze and develop usable action steps
biblical principles for church ministry work—describe biblical principles for church service, and incorporate these in one’s self management plan
developing priorities, decision-making process—learn and describe different models of priority management, and decision-making; apply these models to one’s personal management situation
vision development—develop a vision statement, recognizing and using appropriate management tools
bearing consequences of choices—recognize and describe consequences and dangers inherent in choices that one makes
foundations of spiritual leadership—develop and articulate the definition of the foundations of spiritual leadership
discovery, discernment, and reflection
the power of positive habits and rituals—describe and defend the power of positive habits and rituals, using practical examples
self-discipline and self-control—describe and apply the potential of self-discipline of one’s own feelings and emotions
fundamentals of leading other people
planning and communication—acquire the ability to effectively plan both projects and one’s personal life
Acquired Skills:
Students should be able to
develop weekly schedule for the duration of the course; note divergences from schedule (10 hours)
formulate life vision (10 hours)
develop project plan for one project, execute and assess (10 hours)
develop and execute priority plan for the duration of the course; document incidents of success and unsuccess, as well as the effort required to follow plan (5 hours)
cultivate one new positive habit (10 hours)
Preparatory or Course-Related Assignments for Students (10 hours):