The vision for leadership in the Body of Christ, leading toward effective external mission, while achieving inward maturity and unity in Christ Assignment Introduction and Context: The name Barnabas means “son of encouragement.” Welcome to your role as a son of encouragement in your organization! Take some time to talk about your ways of encouraging…

According to the doctrine of anekantavada, all truths are relative. Discuss your interpretation of this doctrine. According to Jain teachings, how does one free oneself from the cycle of rebirth? Compare the major sects of Jainism. What are the major characteristics of each?

The Jain principle of anekantavada (“many-sided reality” or “multiplicity of viewpoints”) states that there are many facets of truth and reality. Each person experiences reality in a subjective, individual manner, and neither reality nor truth can be properly expressed through language. Any attempt to express reality and truth verbally is true to some extent, but…

Compare Shinto with other Asian religions you’ve learned about. Refer to Shinto beliefs and practices in your response. What effect did the entrance of Chinese culture and Buddhism into Japan have on Shinto? Compare the position and role of women in early Shinto to modern Shinto (refer to module 8.5).

Major Assignment—Personal Theology and Philosophy of Leadership Assignment Introduction and Context: This is the first of two major assignments in this course. Describe your personal philosophy and style of leadership tailored to your leadership context and in response to your leadership-style learnings from self-leadership. Be sure to include how you make up for skills you…

Assignment Introduction and Context: Someone once said that good leaders have the ability to deconstruct poor systems and replace them with superior solutions. Leaders must be ready to both “end” and “start” initiatives in their organizations. This means that they help lead a community toward its vision and goals. Good leaders spot missed opportunities and…

How does an African American woman stay true to her faith while remaining single and childless in spite of the expectations of society as a whole? For single mothers of any race, how would you help a client reconcile her desires to be a mother within the context of the Christian faith? It is widely…