Written by Lesallan – December 1, 2024 Church Organization: Goals and Administration Church leaders often strive for growth within their congregations, and while numerical expansion is important, it should not be regarded as the sole indicator of a church’s health. To gain a comprehensive understanding of a church’s overall well-being, Read more…
Written by Lesallan – December 1, 2024 Key Qualities for a Healthy Church A healthy church, as articulated by Schwarz in his influential work “Color Your World with Natural Church Development: Experiencing All That God Has Designed You to Be” (Schwarz, 2007), is defined not merely by its size or Read more…
Lesallan – November 22, 2024 Fostering Church Growth: Key Principles Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University MIN 3015 Church Administration (ONL24F1) Dr. Timothy Waugh November 22, 2024 Fostering Church Growth: Key Principles Church growth is a multifaceted process that relies on various key principles to foster a thriving and dynamic community. Read more…
Lesallan – November 11, 2024 Exploring Growth Patterns in Natural Church Development In his work, Schwarz (2007) describes natural church development (NCD) as a “story of God’s grace” (p. 14). This concept delves into principles derived from global research on churches, highlighting how a deeper understanding of these principles can Read more…
Lesallan – November 19, 2024 Devotional: The Power of Communication Last week, I found myself reflecting on the integrity and authenticity that defined Daniel the Prophet (Daniel 6:10, NIV). His unwavering faith and steadfastness not only exemplified authentic leadership but also inspired those around him. Today, I want to delve Read more…
Lesallan – November 16, 2024 Transformative Reflections on Church AdministrationThis week’s exploration of church administration has been a transformative journey, offering profound insights that have significantly enriched my understanding of how effective church leadership operates. One key insight that resonated deeply with me came from Shawchuck and Heuser (1993), who Read more…
Lesallan – 11/08/2024 Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Thank you all sincerely for sharing your heartfelt stories with me. It is truly touching to hear about family and your journey in life. Balancing the joys and responsibilities of family life with academic pursuits is indeed a challenge, but Read more…
Lesallan – November 8th, 2024 Greetings My Name Is Lesallan My name is Lesallan, and I am pursuing my second degree at Ohio Christian University. At sixty-two years old, I am deeply immersed in my academic journey, driven by a passion for learning and personal growth. I reside in Aurora, Read more…
A Global Leadership Training Manual Written by Lesallan Bostron – November 1, 2024 Ohio Christian University LDR4100 Global Leadership (ONL24F1) Dr. Durrel Parker Global Leadership: The Essentials A Global Leadership Training Manual Table of Contents Preface The current global landscape is characterized by significant complexity and interconnectivity, necessitating a new Read more…
Written by Lesallan November 1, 2024 The increasing complexity and interconnectivity of the global economy demand leaders who are skilled, adaptable, and culturally astute. Mendenhall and Reiche (2018), in “Global Leadership: Research, Practice, and Development,” emphasize that effective leadership involves influencing others to complete tasks, a process that is magnified Read more…