'Equipping believers to flourish in the Kingdom of God'
Business Leadership
Ashley Lye
Welcome to the Business Leadership Course with Ashley Lye! Designed for aspiring leaders who are passionate about making a lasting impact, this course provides essential tools to navigate the business world with purpose and integrity. Whether you are just beginning your journey or seeking to refine your leadership skills, this course will equip you with the strategies, insights, and practical knowledge needed to thrive in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
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At its core, this course challenges conventional, world-based business concepts by presenting a faith-driven approach grounded in Biblical principles. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the true purpose of business, exploring key teachings on stewardship, integrity, and servant leadership. Through this, they will gain a Kingdom perspective that transforms business from a pursuit of profit into a platform for advancing God’s purposes.
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Through a faith-based lens, you will be equipped to see business as a calling—one that impacts not only the bottom line but also the people and world around you.
Kingdom Business
Term 1 Starts: Tuesday 23rd May 2025
The purpose of this course is to establish a perspective of business that is compatible with Biblical principles rather than the current world-based business concepts. The course will ask questions about our understanding of what business is and its purpose, proposing a perspective that is compatible with our faith.​
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Topics Covered:
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Week 1: What is Kingdom Business?​​
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Week 2: Kingdom-based planning/purpose
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Week 3: A Customer Focus (Marketing)
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Week 4: A Customer Focus (Marketing)
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Week 5: Leadership versus Management
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Week 6: Budget and Finances
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Week 7: People (HRM)
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Week 8: Summary
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Reflection:
Each student will be asked to complete a reflection based on what God is saying to them based on what has been discussed in this course.
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Kingdom Lay Leadership
Of Church
Starts: Term 2 (dates TBC)
The purpose of this course is to have students reflect on the role and purpose of ‘Lay Leadership’ in the ‘body of Christ’. The course will challenge students to deeply reflect on the importance of understanding the role of lay leadership and how to be a kingdom-based leader that fulfils God’s calling to leadership.​
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Topics Covered:
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Week 1: Eldership​​
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Week 2: Engaging Lay Leaders
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Week 3: Qualifications versus Giftings
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Week 4:: Respecting Pastoral Leadership
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Week 5: Creating Productive Partnerships
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Week 6: One Person Cannot Do It All
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Week 7: Trust and Trust Breakers
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Week 8: Creating a 'Growing' Environment
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Reflection:
Each student will be asked to complete a reflection based on what God is saying to them based on what has been discussed in this course.
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Additional Comments:
Some topics included in the course include:
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Why do you want to be an Elder?
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What is an Elder?
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What is ‘heart for leadership’?
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Seasons of faith and how to encourage growth
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Is change necessary?
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What is leadership?
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Qualifications for leadership
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Why engage laity in church leadership?
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The effect of leadership style
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Situational leadership
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How do we create Biblical relationships?
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Apprenticing/training
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Gift-based volunteering