WSMLEADERSHIP
ABOUT Course
This six-month track is designed to provide you with experiences and exposure to various aspects of leadership, including the G.R.A.C.E. leadership model utilized by Water Street Mission.
By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of yourself, Biblical leadership, and the inner-workings of ministry...equipped, empowered, etc.
COURSE Map
Month 1: Leading by G.R.A.C.E.
Intro to the WSM Leadership Track
Month 2: Generous (G)
We lead in extravagant love and service to all people - staff, guests, volunteers, and donors. Since Jesus washed feet, so do we.
Month 4: Action-Oriented
(A)
We approach challenges with courage while fostering safety. We run towards, not away, from difficulties.
Month 5: Christ-Focused (C)
We lead from our relational abundance with Jesus. We seek to serve Him and build His Kingdom first.
Month 3: Rational (R)
We lead in non-reactive, non-anxious ways, remaining calm and consistent. People know what to expect.
Month 6: Engaged or Empathetic (E)
We lead with active listening, we admit mistakes, speak with empathy, and bring our authentic selves to work. We’re just real.
MONTH 1 Leading with G.R.A.C.E
Week 1: Cohort Offsite
Week of January 5th
Learning about the course, the WSM G.R.A.C.E. Leadership Model, one another, and ourselves.
Week 3: Shadow/Experience
Week of January 19th
Meeting with Mike Mason Developed G.R.A.C.E. Model
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of January 12th
How has God shaped you?
City Vision Institute: S.H.A.P.E. Assessment
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of January 26th
Do we have each student ask a WSM leader (mentor) to meet with them once per month and discuss monthly theme questions?
MONTH 2
G: Generosity
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of February 2nd
G for Generosity
Week 3: Group Shadow/Experience
Week of February 16th
Shadow Advancement - Generosity as an act of worship...?
Will there be a spring Mission Catalyst event?
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of February 9th
Practice Presence in Leadership
The Upside-Down Pyramid: A Paradigm for Greatness in Service
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of February 23rd
Meet with your mentor/leader to discuss questions about Generosity in their leadership?
MONTH 3 R: Rational
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of March 2nd
R for Rational
Competing Values Framework
Week 3: Shadow/Experience
Week of March 16th
Compelled By Love event?
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of March 9th
Managing Anxiety within Yourself and Your Team
Safe People: Balancing Stability & Change within Team Dynamics
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of March 23rd
Meet with your mentor/leader to discuss questions about Rationale in their leadership?
MONTH 4 A: Action-Oriented
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of March 30th
A for Action-Oriented
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of April 6th
Crucial Conversations: When to have them, how to deliver them
Embracing Healthy Conflict, Boundaries and Accountability
Week 3: Individual Shadow/Experience
Week of April 13th
Since this is a week that focuses on approaching challenges with courage, this might be a great week for an individual experience rather than group experience...
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of April 20th
Meet with your mentor/leader to discuss questions about being Action-Oriented in their leadership?
MONTH 5
C: Christ-Centered
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of April 27th
C for Christ-Centered
Week 3: Individual Shadow/Experience
Week of May 11th
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of May 4th
Spiritual Leadership
Emotionally Healthy Leader
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of May 18th
Meet with your mentor/leader to discuss questions about Christ-Centeredness in their leadership?
MONTH 6
E: Engaged or Empathetic
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of May 25th
E for Engaged or Empathetic
Week 3: Individual Shadow/Experience
Week of June 8th
Unsure...
Week 2: Independent Work
Week of June 1
Authentic Communication
Cultivating a voice that people trust and want to follow
Week 4: Interview & Reflect
Week of June 15
Meet with your mentor/leader to discuss questions about being Engaged/Empathetic in their leadership?
CAPSTONE Final Project
Week 1: Cohort Meeting
Week of June 22
Week 2: Presentation
Week of June 29