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Read: Manning & Curtis The art of leadership: Chapter 1 (attached)
Read: Merida: Kingship 1:1 2:46, Solomon’s Wisdom 3:1 5:18, Solomon’s Temple 6:1 9
Read: Chapter 1 The Importance of Leadership Setting the Stage.pptx (attached)
Read: Evaluating a Competency Approach in Assessing Biblical Leadership Effectiveness.pdf (attached)
Read: Ten Leadership Theories in Five Minutes (Attached)

After completing the reading assignments, post your initial response to the following points:

    To what extent do you agree or disagree with the text’s definition of leadership from a Christian perspective and why? Include your perspective on understanding the distinctions and commonalities between managers verses leaders.
    What are the implications of leadership as a process rather than a position? Include your workplace experience (High School Counselor) if leaders are selected and appointed or just recognized and the implications of this perspective.
    Analyze two scholarly sources and discuss to what extent they align with your response to the discussion question.

    a minimum of 400 words and supported with a minimum of 2 sources excluding the text.
    All sources must be properly cited and referenced in APA format within the initial post. 
    Support your assessment with two scholarly sources and discuss to what extent they align with your response. Must include a biblical integration.

All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. Major points are supported by all of the following: Learn materials Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); At least 2 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, Minimum 400 words Integration of at least 1 biblical principle.

Please use necessary headings throughout the paper.