LEADING FOR TRANSFORMATIONCOURSE OVERVIEW

This seven-week course is for those who want to delve into the latest discoveries and thinking on how leaders and churches can be more effective in moving people forward toward full, Christ-centered devotion. Leaning into findings from cutting-edge REVEAL research and best practices and principles from a variety of leaders and churches, you’ll explore some of the most impactful principles and practices you can employ in your own life, in your church culture, and in strategy, in order to best encourage the transformation process in others.

WEEK 1/Leading Change/Virtual Classroom: Thursday at 1 pm CSTLesson Overview: This lesson features a Virtual Classroom experience hosted by Mindy Caliguire and pastor Dan Meyer. You’ll receive an introduction to a framework for how churches can be more effective in spiritual transformation and discover how it’s being applied in real church settings. (Virtual Classroom will be posted for viewing by those unable to attend live.) Also features a video segment from Cally Parkinson and written materials from Dallas Willard.

WEEK 2/Begin at the BeginningLesson Overview: Real spiritual transformation is unlikely to happen in a congregation if the church leaders themselves are not experiencing transformation. In this lesson, we’ll consider perspectives from Cally Parkinson, Harvey Carey, and Nancy Beach, as we talk about the strong positive connection between a leader’s spiritual vitality and the soul health of a team.

WEEK 3/Leading from a Healthy SoulLesson Overview: This lesson takes a look at practical ways a leader can begin caring for his or her own soul, as a precursor to caring for others. View video content from Bill Hybels on how to stay replenished in leadership, hear from Tim Keller on recovering from burnout, and take a self-assessment on your current spiritual health.

WEEK 4/Environmental ImpactLesson Overview: Healthy cultures—like good soil—promote spiritual growth. Unhealthy cultures, like rocky or weed-filled soil, stifle it. This lesson begins with a discussion between Henry Cloud, Jim Mellado, and Nancy Beach on building a culture for authentic spiritual growth. You’ll also complete a culture assessment for your organization and receive video instruction on how to strengthen the culture in which you lead.

WEEK 5/Operating in a Spiritual RealityLesson Overview: Because of the spiritual nature of church work, it’s logical that a church’s culture should be different than a corporate culture. But how should it differ? This lesson features a video interview with Gary Haugen, president of International Justice Mission, explaining how important a spiritual perspective is to carrying out the work of God. Also included is written material from Mike Bonem.

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WEEK 6/Leveraging the Gathering … and the Other Six DaysLesson Overview: The primary large group activity of churches is the weekly, weekend gathering. Bill Hybels, Aaron Niequist, and other church leaders from around the U.S. share ideas on how to leverage services for spiritual transformation. Also offered are strategies on how churches can promote spiritual transformation for individuals, both on their own and through interpersonal relationships during the rest of the week.

WEEK 7/What’s Your Next Step?/Virtual Classroom: Thursday at 1 pm CSTLesson Overview: This lesson will feature a live Virtual Classroom session with Mindy Caliguire and Peter Scazzero, author, leader, and pastor. (Virtual Classroom will be posted for viewing by those unable to participate live.) This session will also discuss practical next steps for strengthening your ability to lead for transformation, integrating what you’ve learned into your unique environment.

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LEADING FOR TRANSFORMATION (CONTINUED)

COURSE CONTRIBUTORS:Nancy BeachServed for 25 years as programming director for Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL

Mike BonemPresident of Kingdom Transformation Partners

Dr. Henry CloudClinical psychologist, speaker, and author

Mindy CaliguireFounder of Soul Care and Director of Transformation Ministry at WCA, South Barrington, IL

Harvey CareySenior pastor of the Citadel of Faith Covenant Church in Detroit, MI

Aaron NiequistMusician, composer, and weekend worship leader at Willow Creek Community Church

Cally ParkinsonDirector of REVEAL for Willow Creek Association

Pete ScazzeroSenior pastor of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York

Jarrett and Jeanne StevensLead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago, IL

Dallas WillardProfessor in the School of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

Corinne GunterPastor of Women at Grace Community Church, Indianapolis, IN

Gary HaugenPresident and CEO of International Justice Mission

Bill HybelsSenior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church

Tim KellerFounding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, NY

Dan MeyerSenior Pastor, Christ Church of Oakbrook, Oakbrook, IL