The purpose of Global Missional Leadership is to train men and women to be effective communicators of the truth as they lead others. It offers the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership, the Master of Arts in Global Missional Leadership, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Global Missional Leadership. Each of the three programs can be completed from anywhere in the world.
Your communication and leadership studies at Louisiana Baptist University will establish a solid academic foundation grounded in Christian principles that will prepare you for the challenges of the modern world. These programs are ideal for those who work in a non-profit organization, operate a business, serve as an executive pastor, or are engaged in professional leadership.
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership is designed for students interested in working with people and groups in a variety of fields. The art of communicating effectively is the basis for any organization. No matter what your career goals are, communication is an essential skill to have. You will be introduced to conflict management, leadership, team problem-solving, and other communication exchanges.
Recommended for those called to a ministry of leadership within the local church or as preparation for a professional vocation. You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific leadership and communication skills within the concentration courses. The electives will allow you to study a specialty within the disciplines. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline.
Orientation: 3 Hours
General Studies Requirements: 30 Hours
English I
English II
Literature Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
History Elective
History Elective
Science Elective
Science Elective
Social Studies Elective
Social Studies Elective
Bible Requirements: 36 Hours
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Hermeneutics
Personal Evangelism
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Major and Minor Prophets
Wisdom Literature
The Four Gospels
The General Epistles
Pauline Epistles
Acts of the Apostles
Communication Requirements: 18 Hours
Effective Verbal Communication
Creative Writing
Marketing Communications I
Marketing Communications II
Human Relations in Management
Effective Public Relations
Communication Electives: 15 Hours
Free Electives: 12 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 120 Hours
The Master of Arts in Global Missional Leadership is designed to prepare students for ministry, both lay and vocational, in their churches. If you seek to better fulfill your calling as a bi-vocational pastor, church or nonprofit administrator, or in a marketplace management role, the M.A. in Global Missional Leadership will help build your leaderships skills on a solid theological foundation.
The curriculum combines core requirements with the flexibility to pursue particular interests through electives and a capstone project. Your advisor will work within these parameters to meet your academic needs and vocational goals.
Core Curriculum: 15 Hours
Principle-Centered Leadership
Dynamics of Organizational Change
Biblical Requirements of Leadership
Teams in Organization
Personal Development
Leadership Electives: 9 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 30 Hours
Louisiana Baptist University’s Ph.D. in Global Missional Leadership is based on a Christian worldview. Leadership means more than just management. The program is designed for those in leadership roles who want to craft a vision and inspire teams in a church, ministry, or other settings to fulfill the vision. The emphasis on the spiritual and academic concepts of Christian leadership will prepare you to be a 21st century leader.
The curriculum is designed around your current work and your future goals. While the dean has prescribed a course of study for the program, your advisor will work within these parameters to design a curriculum for each student. A valuable tool in the customization of each student’s experience is independent research.
Independent research is the process of selecting a topic of interest or a subject in which your skills are lacking. Sometimes a need within your current organization prompts this realization. As projects occur to you, your advisor will guide you through the process of initiating an independent research project.
The value of independent research is that it allows you to customize the curriculum to receive maximum benefit from the learning experience. Further, it is similar to real-world applications in which a person coming into a new role must determine for oneself what information and skills must be acquired to perform well.
Core Curriculum: 15 Hours
Influential Leadership
Spiritual Ethics
Leading Through Conflict
Moses: Portrait of a Leader
Leadership Credibility
Leadership Electives: 15 Hours
Applied Research Studies: 9 Hours
Dissertation: 15 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours
We offer On-Campus in-person courses, E-Campus live online courses, Synchronous Courses, Independent Study Courses, and Seminars.
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Jeff Price serves as the Dean of the Bible Department and the Latin America Director at Louisiana Baptist University. With over two decades of missionary experience alongside his wife, Sandra, he has worked extensively in American Samoa and Bolivia. Since 2018, Jeff has been the Latin America Director for Baptist International Outreach, collaborating with missionaries across numerous Latin American regions. His passion lies in equipping pastors both in the United States and abroad, empowering them to lead their congregations in spreading the Gospel. Jeff plays an active and personal role in church ministries in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay, striving to advance the work of The Great Commission. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, in 1997, and holds a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Master of Sacred Theology from Liberty University.
