Max Points: 240 for this grade. Please use ProQuest and it must have thelinks to the sources as well
Details:The Rubric must be followed to the letter with this assignment, by ensuring that each area is addressed and answer in the paper
The concept of the business of Christian ministry evokes a sense of polarization at its very mention. However, the ideals of business and ministry need not be diametrically opposed. In this assignment, you will explore and write about means to reconcile those differing views.
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Directions:
Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) that reconciles several of the seeming dichotomies of entrepreneurial Christian ministry. Include the following in your paper:
1. A research-based and biblically supported discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship.
2. A research-based and biblically supported discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth.
3. A research-based and biblically supported discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture. (This item benchmarks program competency 10.4 — Explore the intersection of Church and culture.)
4. A research-based and biblically supported discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry. (This item benchmarks program competency 10.3 — Evaluate ethics within ecclesiology.)
Reconciliations
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Unsatisfactory
0.00% 2
Less Than Satisfactory
74.00% 3
Satisfactory
79.00% 4
Good
87.00% 5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
10.0 %Discussion of How a Christian Leader Should Reconcile the Ideas of Entrepreneurship With Those of Stewardship A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship is either missing or not evident to the reader. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship is present, but illogical and lacking biblical support. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The research cited is outdated. The biblical support presented is tentative. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. Some research cited is outdated. The biblical support is reasonable. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the ideas of entrepreneurship with those of stewardship is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. The discussion is firmly grounded in current and/or seminal research. The biblical support is solid.
15.0 %Discussion of How a Christian Leader Should Reconcile the Idea of Effective Ministry With the Need for Ministry Growth A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth is either missing or not evident to the reader. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth is present, but illogical and lacking biblical support. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. The biblical support presented is tentative. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth is present and thorough. It is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. The biblical support is reasonable. A discussion of how a Christian leader should reconcile the idea of effective ministry with the need for ministry growth is present, thorough, and well-detailed. It is well supported with current and/or seminal research. The biblical support is solid.
20.0 %Discussion of How the Reconciliation Point of Business and Ministry Parallels the Intersection of Church and Culture Benchmarks C10.4 –Explore the intersection of Church and culture. A discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture is either missing or not evident to the reader. A discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture is present, but illogical and lacking biblical support. A discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. The biblical support presented is tentative. A discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture is present and thorough. It is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. The biblical support is reasonable. A discussion of how the reconciliation point of business and ministry parallels the intersection of church and culture is present, thorough, and well-detailed. It is well supported with current and/or seminal research. The biblical support is solid.
20.0 %Discussion of the Ethical Issues Surrounding the Business of Christian Ministry Benchmarks C10.3 –Evaluate ethics within ecclesiology. A discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry is either missing or not evident to the reader. A discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry is present, but illogical and lacking biblical support. A discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry is present, but cursory. The research used for support is outdated. The biblical support presented is tentative. A discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry is present and thorough. The discussion is moderately well supported though some sources of support are outdated. The biblical support is reasonable. A discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the business of Christian ministry is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The discussion is well supported with current and/or seminal research. The biblical support is solid.
5.0 %Two Additional Scholarly Research Sources With In-Text Citations None of the required elements (two topic-related scholarly research sources and two in-text citations) are present. Not all required elements are present. One or more of the elements is missing and/or an included source(s) is not scholarly research or topic-related. All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, but the source and quality of one reference is questionable. All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources. All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage
These are all Articles for our reading in class just to give you an idea of the discussion
22. A Conceptual Discussion of Transformational Leadership and Intercultural Competence
Read:
Gandolfi, F. (2012).A conceptual discussion of transformational leadership and intercultural competence.Review of International Comparative Management/Revista de Management Comparat International, 13(4), 522-534.
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23. Action Research as Professional Development: Educating for Performative Knowledge and Enhancing Theological Capital
Read:
Shepherd, N. (2012). Action research as professional development: Educating for performative knowledge and enhancing theological capital. Journal of Adult Theological Education, 9(2), 121-138.
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24. Follower Beliefs in the Co-Production of Leadership: Examining Upward Communication and the Moderating Role of Context
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Carsten, M. K., &Uhl-Bien, M. (2012). Follower beliefs in the co-production of leadership: Examining upward communication and the moderating role of context. ZeitschriftfürPsychologie, 220(4), 210-220.
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25. Leadership in Computer-Mediated Communication: Implications and Research Directions
Read:
George, G., &Sleeth, R. G. (2000). Leadership in computer-mediated communication: Implications and research directions. Journal of Business and Psychology, 15(2), 287-310. doi:10.1023/A:1007872002139
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26. Leadership=Communication? The Relations of Leaders’ Communication Styles With Leadership Styles, Knowledge Sharing and Leadership Outcomes
Read:
De Vries, R. E., Bakker-Pieper, A., &Oostenveld, W. (2010). Leadership=communication? The relations of leaders’ communication styles with leadership styles, knowledge sharing and leadership outcomes. Journal of Business and Psychology, 25(3), 367-380.
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