Biblical Foundations of Classical Christian Leadership
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January 12 – February 20, 2026, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. CST
In this course, participants explore timeless leadership principles grounded in Scripture and classical wisdom. This includes sessions on leading as learning from and meditating upon God’s Word, leading as stewardship of God’s gifts and resources, the loving leader, the praying leader, leading with wisdom and justice and leading with courage. Each session is informed by one or more core biblical passages and connected to the real-world joys and challenges of leadership. This can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Classical Christian Leadership Certificate program.
Course Objectives
- Apply God’s Word to leadership practice.
- Use prayer and Scripture for guidance in decision-making.
- Apply biblical insight on wisdom, justice, love and courage in leadership roles.
- Assess personal leadership in light of biblical teaching.
Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.
Dr. Bernard Bull
President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures
Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Bernard Bull is President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures at Concordia University, Nebraska. He is author, co-author, and/or editor of a number of books, including The Pedagogy of Faith, Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology, Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education, Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education, and his most recent book, Faithful and Flourishing: A Guide to Excellence in Christian Schools.
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Prayer and Encouragement Board
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Use this area to share prayer requests connected to your life, leadership, and the people entrusted to your care. Please use good judgment about privacy and keep requests appropriate for a group setting.
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Open Discussion Space
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Use this thread for questions about the course schedule, live sessions, materials, or weekly activities. If you see a question you can answer, feel free to jump in and help a fellow participant.
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Introductions
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Please introduce yourself and share a bit about the vocations where you find yourself called to lead (home, church, workplace, school, community). If you’re willing, name one joy and one challenge you’re currently facing in leadership, and one hope or goal you have for this course.
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Getting Started
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Week 1
Week 1 Pre-Live Session
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Week 1 Webinar
01/13/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/15/2026 | Attendance Required
01/13/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/15/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 1 Presentation
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Week 1 Post-Live Session
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Week 1 Discussion: Leading as Learning from and Meditating Upon God's Word
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How is God’s Word part of your life as a leader right now? Share what it looks like in real life for you (private reading, study, small group, audio Bible, Bible app, sermons, memorization, journaling, etc.). If you’re willing, name one practice you want to strengthen and one simple habit you’d like to try or build over the next few weeks. If you’d like, respond to one or two classmates with encouragement, a question that helps them think more clearly, or a practical idea that has helped you.
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Week 2
Week 2 Pre-Live Session
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Week 2 Webinar
01/20/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/20/2026 | Attendance Required
01/20/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/20/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 2 Presentation
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Week 2 Post-Live Session
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Week 2 Discussion: Leading as Stewardship of God’s Gifts and Resources
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Scripture reminds us that we do not ultimately own what we have, God does. We are stewards of what he has entrusted to us (time, money, people, responsibilities, opportunities, influence, even our energy and health). Where is it hardest for you to live like a steward instead of an owner, and how might that mindset shift change the way you lead this week and going forward? Are there habits or practices that might help you build or maintain this change in perspective? As you read others’ posts, feel free to offer encouragement, share a practice that has helped you, or ask a thoughtful question that helps connect stewardship to real decisions.
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Week 3
Week 3 Pre-Live Session
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Week 3 Webinar
01/27/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/28/2026 | Attendance Required
01/27/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 01/28/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 3 Presentation
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Week 3 Post-Live Session
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Week 3 Discussion: The Loving Leader
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What does loving leadership look like in your life and vocations right now? Share one situation where it feels natural to lead with love, and one where it’s harder (patience, boundaries, conflict, hard conversations, forgiveness, etc.). If you’d like, identify one relationship or habit you want to approach differently in the future. If you respond to others, aim for kindness and clarity. Encourage what is good, and if you offer a suggestion, keep it practical and respectful.
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Week 4
Week 4 Pre-Live Session
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Week 4 Webinar
02/03/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/04/2026 | Attendance Required
02/03/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/04/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 4 Presentation
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Week 4 Post-Live Session
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Week 4 Discussion: The Praying Leader
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What role does prayer actually play in your leadership right now? Share what your prayer practice looks like (or doesn’t), and one leadership situation where you’d like God’s wisdom, peace, or guidance. If you’re open to it, name one prayer habit you want to develop or return to in the weeks ahead. If you’d like, reply to a classmate with a short word of encouragement or a brief prayer, and feel free to share what has helped you stay steady in prayer over time.
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Week 5
Week 5 Pre-Live Session
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Week 5 Webinar
02/10/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/11/2026 | Attendance Required
02/10/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/11/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 5 Presentation
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Week 5 Post-Live Session
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Week 5 Discussion: Leading with Wisdom and Justice
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Where are you currently needing wisdom and clear judgment as a leader? Share one decision you’re facing (without confidential details) and what makes it difficult, especially when doing what is right is not the easiest path or may involve resistance. Consider naming one “decision habit” you want to strengthen for the future. As you engage others, offer perspective with humility. You can ask clarifying questions, share a principle that guides you, or suggest a next step that is both wise and fair.
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Week 6
Week 6 Pre-Live Session
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Week 6 Webinar
02/17/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/18/2026 | Attendance Required
02/17/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST) | Recorded On: 02/18/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 6 Presentation
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Week 6 Post-Live Session
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Week 6 Discussion: Leading with Courage
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What is one area of leadership where you need courage right now? This could be courage to speak, courage to act, courage to wait, courage to change course, courage to persist under pressure, or courage to do the right thing when it is unpopular. Share what you’re facing and identify one courageous step or habit you want to carry forward after the course. Consider offering a word of encouragement to others as well.
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Certificate
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A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course.
End of Course Survey
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