Graduate Certification in Leadership

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION

A leadership void exists in many congregations through out the world, which raises concerns regarding the future growth, development, and well being of the church. Harbinger’s Certification in Leadership is designed to address church related leadership problems. Leaders are taught how to assess their own congregation and its community, other congregations, and mission points. Harbinger’s students learn best practices strategies, which equip them to hone their leadership skills to offer Evidence-Based-Solutions as they lead.

Students will learn how to examine critical issues that are involved in presenting and applying the Gospel contextually. Emphasis will be given to balancing faithfulness to the Biblical text within a culture. Principles from leadership, the business world, marketing, and Scripture will be applied to church leadership and ministry. The Certification will “stand-alone” as a credential or fit within Harbinger’s Master’s Degree.

This Certification is an 18-hour “stand-alone” credential but will transfer into Harbinger’s Master’s Degree which requires an additional 18-hours of graduate study. 

COURSES

• Take 6-courses from the following list for Certification
• The program can be completed in one calendar year
• Hours earned will transfer into Harbinger’s Master’s Degree
• Students completing this Certification will be presented an official Certificate at graduation

REQUIRED COURSES (18 HOURS) 

• LEA 5901 Leadership Fundamentals (Professor Shawn D. Mathis)
• ORG 5902 Organizational Climate, Culture, and Leadership (Professor Larry D. Mathis)
• LEA 5903 The Strategic Leader (Professor Shawn D. Mathis)
• LEA 6901 The Dark Triad and Ethical Leadership (Professor Larry D. Mathis)
• ORG 6902 Contextual Ministry and Program Evaluation (Professor Larry D. Mathis)
• ORG 6903 Leading Organizational Change (Professor Shawn D. Mathis)