PT 333 Course at a Glance

Practices of Leadership in the Local Church

Lectures By: Dr. John Currie

Effective for the Academic Year: 2025-2026

Course Description

This course will provide the biblical framework for integrating organizational and church leadership. Through lectures with various experts in their respective fields, you will learn the main ideas of leadership, and through weekly meetings, you will apply those main ideas to case studies in the local church. This course will build off prior knowledge gained in PT 111 Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Ministry and PT 311 Foundations of Leadership in the Local Church, though they are not requirements.

Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

The Church of Christ: A Treatise on the Natures, Powers, Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church
by James Bannerman
Banner of Truth, 2015
ISBN:
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
by Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
ISBN:

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1 47 1.5
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Literature Review Paper (20%)
  • 5 Live Class Meeting: Case Studies (30%)
  • Philosophy of Ministry (50%)

Synchronous Meeting Times

Please note the synchronous sessions listed below. These sessions are live class meetings where you will meet with your instructor and fellow classmates. Though attendance is highly encouraged as these sessions are integral to the course, students may submit an alternative assignment. Please note, attendance is required during the meeting times listed. If you cannot attend regularly, then please reach out to support@wts.edu before registering for the course.

The following meeting times are for the Summer 2025 term:

  • Live Class Meeting #1: Wednesday, 6/25, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #2: Wednesday, 7/9, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #3: Wednesday, 7/23, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #4: Wednesday, 8/6, 5:00-6:30pm ET
  • Live Class Meeting #5: Wednesday, 8/13, 5:00-6:30pm ET