Marketplace Leadership Course Outline
Duration: 10 Weeks | Class Length: 90 Minutes Per Session | Format: Virtual Target Audience: Emerging leaders, mid-level managers, entrepreneurs, and faith-based business leaders | Class Size: 5-20 participants.
Program Overview
This 10-week virtual leadership development program, offered by Christians in the Marketplace (CIMP), equips faith-driven marketplace leaders with the skills, knowledge, and biblical principles necessary to lead with excellence, integrity, and impact. Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, and real-world applications while building a network of like-minded leaders.
Required Materials
● God is at Work: Transforming People and Nations Through Business by Ken Eldred (Primary text)
● #LeadWell: A 31-Day Leadership Developmental Devotional (Devotional resource for the first month)
● Course packet (provided digitally)
● The Holy Bible – New American Standard Bible
Program Schedule
Week 1: The Call to Kingdom Business
● Understanding Business as a Divine Calling
● Biblical Foundations for Marketplace Ministry
● Integrating Faith and Business Leadership
● Case Study: Nehemiah — A Marketplace Leader with Vision
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapters 1-2: "The Great Divide" and "Business as Mission"
● Devotional Integration: Days 1-7 of #LeadWell
Interactive Element: Kingdom Business Self-Assessment & Reflection
Week 2: Kingdom Business Models & Vision
● Developing a Kingdom-Focused Business Vision
● Strategic Models for Kingdom Business 1
● Practical Decision-Making Through a Faith Lens
● Case Study: Joseph — Strategic Leadership in the Marketplace
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapters 3-4: "Workplace Ministry" and "Enterprise Development"
● Devotional Integration: Days 8-14 of #LeadWell
Assignment: Personal Kingdom Business Vision Statement (Due Week 3)
Week 3: Transformational Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
● Character Development for Kingdom Business Leaders
● Leading with Empathy, Humility, and Eternal Purpose
● Navigating Change Through Biblical Principles
● Case Study: Jesus — The Ultimate Transformational Leader
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 5: "Transforming Individual Lives"
● Devotional Integration: Days 15-21 of #LeadWell
Interactive Element: Emotional Intelligence for Kingdom Impact Assessment
Week 5: Mid-Term Examination & Project Development
- Mid-Term Exam (45 minutes)
- Covers material from Weeks 1-4
- Format: Multiple-choice, short-answer, and case study analysis
- Focus: Kingdom business models, transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and team discipleship
- Mid-Program Project Workshop (45 minutes)
- Overview of project requirements
- Development of Kingdom Business Initiative plans
- Initial guidance and feedback
Project Work: Begin Kingdom Business Initiative (3-week project)
Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 7: "Transforming Societies"
Week 6: Ethical Challenges & Kingdom Solutions
● Leading with Integrity in Challenging Environments
● Ethical Decision-Making Through Biblical Wisdom
● Balancing Profit and Purpose in Kingdom Business
● Case Study: Daniel — Standing Firm in Babylon
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 8: "Work, Wealth and the Gospel"
Interactive Element: Ethical Dilemmas in Global Business — Group Discussion
Project Work: Continue Kingdom Business Initiative
Week 7: Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Kingdom Impact
● Creative Problem-Solving for Marketplace Transformation
● Using Business Influence to Advance the Kingdom
● Case Study: Bezalel — Spirit-Led Creativity and Innovation
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 9: "Business Leaders in Kingdom Business"
Assignment: Kingdom Innovation Challenge
Project Work: Complete Kingdom Business Initiative (Due Week 8)
Week 8: Stewardship & Financial Integrity
● Financial Integrity and Accountability
● The Role of Generosity in Kingdom Business
● Case Study: The Proverbs 31 Entrepreneur — Kingdom Business Excellence
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 10: "The Church's Role in Kingdom Business"
● Project Presentations: Kingdom Business Initiative (45 minutes)
Assignment: Kingdom Stewardship Reflection Paper (Due Week 9)
Week 9: Global Missions Through Business
● Navigating Faith Expressions Across Different Cultures
● Building Bridges Through Kingdom Business
● Case Study: Lydia — Marketplace Ministry Across Cultures
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 11: "A View from the Field"
Interactive Element: Global Business as Mission Scenarios
Week 10: The Future of Kingdom Business
● Developing Strategic Kingdom Networks
● The Future of Faith-Driven Business
● Final Project Presentations & Certificate Ceremony
● Primary Reading: God is at Work, Chapter 12: "The Future of Kingdom Business"
Final Examination:
● Covers material from Weeks 5-10
● Format: Essay, case study analysis, and applied problem-solving scenarios
● Focus: Ethical leadership, kingdom innovation, biblical stewardship, global missions through business, and kingdom legacy
● Letter Grade Assessment
Program Deliverables
Program Deliverables
✅ Weekly Assignments & Reflection Exercises
✅ Mid-Term & Final Exam
✅ Case Studies & Real-World Application
✅ Kingdom Business Initiative Project
✅ Marketplace Leadership Certification
Grading Structure
● Mid-Term Examination: 20%
● Kingdom Business Initiative Project: 20%
● Final Examination: 30%
Letter Grade Scale
● B: 80-89%
● C: 70-79%
● D: 60-69%
● F: Below 60%