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McGrath Institute Series on Scripture-Based Leadership

 

As a part of my final project for the Certificate in Catholic Theology from the University of Notre Dame, I wrote a seven-part series on the use of Scripture and leadership for lay and religious leaders. Each segment includes a downloadable PDF reflection, assessment, or exercise suitable for personal or group use.

Introducing Scripture-Based Leadership (part 1) – Scripture-Based Leadership assessment exercise
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/exploring-scripture-based-leadership-part-1

Baptized as Leaders (part 2) – Mount Rushmore of Faith assessment exercise
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-part-2-baptized-as-leaders

Building a Framework (part 3) – The Cedar of Lebanon framework of Church Leadership
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-3

God’s Gifts & Leadership (part 4) – Gifts Abound exercise
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-part-4-acknowledging-gods-gifts

Co-Responsible Leadership in the Church (part 5) – What Makes an Effective Catholic Leader assessment
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-part-5-co-responsibility

Building A Team (part 6) – Invitare (Welcome) Assessment
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-part-6-building-a-team

Nurturing Yachad (part 7) – Yachad (community building) Assessment
https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/scripture-based-leadership-part-7-nurturing-yahad

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