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FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-2

Course Syllabus

September 2014-April 2015

Purpose: To provide the men of Fellowship Bible Church with additional opportunities to refine

and to strengthen their spiritual leadership capabilities by focusing on the development of

desirable traits and practices.

Objectives: After completion of this course and personal application of the truths that are

taught, the student will be able to:

1. Assume a more active leadership role in his home, workplace, and church;

2. Establish and strengthen relationships with other like-minded men;

3. Participate, if otherwise qualified and called, as a member of a formal leadership team

within the church;

4. Understand at a deeper level and apply the concept that spiritual leadership is defined by

servanthood.

5. Move toward conformity to the image of Christ with greater confidence.

Core Resources:

Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders (2007)

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Bibliography:

Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders (2007)

The Conviction to Lead, R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Slave, John F. MacArthur, Jr.

Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda, Henry and Richard Blackaby

Concept of Presentation: The program will be open to all men of FBC, age 16 and older,

regardless of marital status. In order to ensure the best possible participation, each session will

be available on three days of every month for eight consecutive months and will be team-taught

by FBC pastors/elders. J. Oswald Sanders’ book, Spiritual Leadership, will be used as the core

resource with an emphasis on the group study guide. After the first meeting, home assignments

in the way of advance reading, preparation of responses to the study guide questions, and/or brief

papers may be required for subsequent sessions. To promote interaction among the attendees the

classes will be discussion-oriented rather than in lecture format. In order to provide additional

experience and to bolster individual confidence, opportunities will be offered for participants to

stand before the group to make brief presentations. Upon completion of the last class the course

will be evaluated and revised as necessary.

Course Outline:

Session 1. Introduction. “Leaders are not born…They are built by God!” September 10, 14, &

20—Al Nettleingham and all instructors.

Explanation of course methodology.

Distribution of materials.

Personal introductions.

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Session 2. Study One, “Foundations for Leaders.” October 8, 12, & 18—Pastor Van Marsceau.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 1-3.

Complete study questions.

Session 3. Study Two, “Framework for Leaders.” November 12, 16, & 22—Bob Iwig.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 4-7

Complete study questions.

Session 4. Study Three, “Features of Effective Leaders.” December10, 14, & 20—Dr. Jim

Schuppe.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 8-10.

Complete study questions.

Session 5. Study Four, “Formula for Leaders.” January 14, 18, & 24—Pastor Van Marsceau.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 11-14.

Complete study questions.

Session 6. Study Five, “Fortitude of Leaders.” February 11, 15, & 21—Bob Iwig.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 15-18.

Complete study questions.

Session 7. Study Six, “Future of Leaders.” March 11, 21, & 22—Dr. Jim Schuppe.

Read Spiritual Leadership, chapters 19-22.

Complete study questions.

Session 8. Course Review and Critique. April 8, 12, & 18—All instructors.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

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Bibliology (Study of Scripture) A General Introduction to the Bible, Norman Geisler

The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture, Rene Pache

The King James Version Debate, D. A. Carson

Hermeneutics (How to Study the Bible) How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself, Richard L. Mayhue

Grasping God’s Word, J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays

How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart

Dispensationalism, Charles Ryrie

There Really is a Difference, Renald Showers

General Theology The Moody Handbook of Theology, Paul Enns

Christian Theology, Millard J. Erickson

Major Bible Themes, Lewis Sperry Chafer

A Survey of Bible Doctrine, Charles Ryrie

Basic Theology, Charles Ryrie

The Doctrines that Divide, Erwin Lutzer

Simply Christianity, John Dickson

Strange Fire, John F. MacArthur, Jr.

Theology Proper (Doctrine of God) Knowing God, J. I. Packer

The Knowledge of the Holy, A. W. Tozer

Trusting God, Jerry Bridges

Holiness of God, R. C. Sproul

The Sovereignty of God, Arthur W. Pink

The God Who is There, Francis A. Schaeffer

Worthy of Worship, Sammy Tippit

Soteriology (Doctrine of Salvation) Things Which Become Sound Doctrine, J. Dwight Pentecost

The Gospel According to Jesus, John F. MacArthur, Jr.

Faith Works; The Gospel According to the Apostles, John F. MacArthur, Jr.

Atonement, Edited by Gabriel N. E. Fluhrer

The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended, and Documented, David N. Steele, Curtis C. Thomas,

S. Lance Quinn

Eschatology (Doctrine of End Times) Christ’s Prophetic Plans, General Editors, John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue

Things to Come, J. Dwight Pentecost

Maranatha: Our Lord Comes, Renald Showers

The Prophecy Knowledge Handbook, John F. Walvoord

Ecclesiology (Doctrine of the Church) Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, Mark Dever

The Truth War, John MacArthur

What is a Healthy Church Member, Thabiti Anyabwile

The Nature of the Church, Earl Radmacher

What Would Jesus Say About Your Church, Richard Mayhue

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

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Apologetics (Defending the Faith) The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel

The Answers Book 1,2, & 3, Ken Ham

The Book of Beginnings, Henry M. Morris III

The Ultimate Proof of Creation, Jason Lisle

Evidence that Demands a Verdict, Josh McDowell

Many Infallible Proofs, Henry M. Morris

The Bible Has the Answer, Henry M. Morris III, Martin E. Clark

The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, Erwin W. Lutzer (with Steve Miller)

Biblical Leadership Leading with Love, Alexander Strauch

Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders

The Conviction to Lead, R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, LeRoy Eims

Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch

The New Testament Deacon, Alexander Strauch

Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry, John F. MacArthur, Jr.

Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda, Henry and Richard Blackaby

Sanctification (Growing in your relationship with Christ) Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges

Pursuit of Godliness, Jerry Bridges

Seeking God, Richard Mayhue

The Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer

Holiness, J.C. Ryle

The Disciplines of Grace, Jerry Bridges

A Christian’s Survival Guide, Richard Mayhue

Preaching Rediscovering Expository Preaching, John MacArthur

Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Teaching Today, John Stott

Preaching and Preachers, D. Martin Lloyd Jones

The Supremacy of God in Preaching, John Piper

He is Not Silent, R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

General Reference Works

The MacArthur Bible Commentary, John MacArthur

Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible, H. L. Wilmington

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Walter A. Elwell, Editor

A Bible dictionary

A Bible atlas

An exhaustive concordance of the Bible