Engstrom Institute E Learning Opportunities

The Engstrom Institute is developing a variety of technology-mediated learning opportunities for its members that will enhance the effectiveness of ministries and leadership. E Learning options specifically suited to our members' needs such as hosted blogs, webinars, list-serves and other linked and downloadable media will be available in the months ahead.

Currently accessible are a number of on-line courses provided through our partnership with ChristianCourses.com—a leading innovator of technology based Christ-centered, Bible-anchored learning materials. An educational arm of RBC (Radio Bible Class) Ministries in Grand Rapids Michigan, we are pleased to offer these quality, Biblically based resources to our members. RBC offers a wide variety of Christian materials such as "Our Daily Bread" and the writings of Oswald Chambers that are available to you on an optional basis when you register. Over forty courses are accessible to our members in three broad categories:

Leadership Effectiveness. We recommend four courses specifically designed to improve skill sets for effective leadership. These include "Leading from Your Strengths" with Dr. John Trent & Rodney Cox, "Foundations of Effective Leadership" with Dr. Sid Buzzell, "Introduction to Public Speaking" with Dr. Haddon Robinson and a foundational course in team building titled "Group Dynamics" with Deborah McCormick . One additional course, focused specifically on women in leadership, is available from Dr. Elisabeth Selzer entitled "The Four 'A's' of Leadership for Women". Another valuable resource is Dr. Timothy George's "Foundations of the Christian Church" providing insights into the organizational structures, processes and challenges as the Christian mission matured.

Christian World View Foundations. Several courses deal with core Christian beliefs and practices. We strongly encourage you to review these offerings to help establish the theological benchmarks for thinking and serving "Christianly" in the integration of your work and faith. While basic in content, these "Reasons to Believe" courses provide important foundation blocks for the more advanced "thought leader" work the Institute will be offering in Christian worldview formulation. Thinking Christianly is essential for you to be a responsible and discerning consumer of current leadership theories and practices.

Biblical Understanding, Interpretation and Applications—a series of courses designed to help you do effective Scriptural study, interpretation and application to both your personal and professional life. These in-depth studies of Old and New Testament books develop an awareness of major scriptural themes, Bible content and skills for studying and applying scriptures. Thinking Christianly requires a thorough knowledge of Bible content as well as experience with proper methods of interpretation and application. We encourage you to sample one or two from both the Old and New Testament.

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