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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 ![ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/hubfs/ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute.png "ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute") ##### **Course Sections:** - [Program Schedule](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/marketplace-leadership-course-outline#section1) - [Program Deliverables](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/marketplace-leadership-course-outline#section2) - [Grade Scale](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/marketplace-leadership-course-outline#section2) - [Letter Grade Scale](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/marketplace-leadership-course-outline#section2) - [Download a PDF of this page (PDF)](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/hubfs/Revised%20Marketplace%20Leadership%20Certificate%20Program.docx.pdf?hsLang=en) --- ### 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 ● Kingdom Entrepreneurship and Innovation ● 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 ● Biblical Stewardship of Kingdom Resources ● 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 ● Business as Mission in Cross-Cultural Contexts ● 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 ● Leaving a Lasting Kingdom Legacy ● 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  ● Weekly Assignments & Participation: 30% ● Mid-Term Examination: 20% ● Kingdom Business Initiative Project: 20% ● Final Examination: 30%   ### Letter Grade Scale ● A: 90-100% ● B: 80-89% ● C: 70-79% ● D: 60-69% ● F: Below 60% - 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