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TRIAL: GLS Communication and Leadership Certificate

TRIAL: GLS Communication and Leadership Certificate

A course on the dynamics of leadership communication in contemporary contexts. Location: South Barrington, IL. Please click on the box with the arrow for a welcome video.
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About This Course

This course exposes students to the dynamics of communication in relation to leadership in contemporary contexts. In particular, communication concepts and best practice will be applied to the tasks of leadership; like communicating vision, leading teams, intercepting entropy, and other challenges of organizational leadership.

The cost for the certificate is $300 (USD) for participants from the United States and Canada. International participants may qualify for a discounted rate of $100 (USD). Please enter INTERNATIONAL in the coupon code box at checkout if you qualify as an international participant.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course successful students will be better able to lead. They will demonstrate ability to examine leadership styles and adopt effective leadership communication. Review the preliminary syllabus for additional details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to get your certificate?

The Global Leadership Certificate is issued by The Global Leadership Summit and endorsed by Wheaton College. In order to receive the certificate, students must attend both days of the Global Leadership Summit on August 9-10, 2018, and the Wheaton College portion of the course on August 11 at your registered location. The doors will open at 8:00 AM (Central Time) with the course starting at 8:30 AM. We will closely follow this schedule and will finish promptly at 4:00 PM.

Course work includes reading done in advance of GLS, as well as assignments that will be due within six weeks following the GLS. Students must be able to effectively communicate and write in English.

What are the benefits of pursuing this certificate?

  • First, the course will help you deepen your summit experience by joining with other leaders to develop skills in communicating vision, leading teams, intercepting entropy, and managing change.
  • Second, many organizations encourage their staff to demonstrate professional growth through continuing education. Upon completion of this course, you will earn a formal certificate in “Communication and Leadership.”
  • Finally, this is an opportunity to be on the ground floor of an exciting new program being designed to offer tiered learning opportunities, culminating in an M.A. degree in either Global Leadership or Ministry and Leadership from Wheaton College.

Course Staff

Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer, PhD - Faculty

Distinguished Chair for Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College
Dr. Ed Stetzer also serves as the Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center, and as the Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership in the Graduate School. Stetzer is a prolific author, and well-known conference speaker. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and has written a dozen books and hundreds of articles. Stetzer is a contributing editor for Christianity Today, a columnist for Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USA Today and CNN.

Nic Pearce

Nicholas Pearce, PhD - Faculty

Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
Dr. Nicholas Pearce is as an award-winning professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the founder and CEO of The Vocati Group, a global executive advisory services firm. He is a leading scholar, lecturer, and trusted strategic adviser on values-driven leadership, collaboration, and change in organizations.

Eric Geiger

Eric Geiger, EdD - Faculty

Senior Vice President at LifeWay Christian Resources
Dr. Eric Geiger received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary. He has authored or co-authored several books including Creature of the Word and the bestselling church leadership book, Simple Church.

Rochelle Scheuermann

Rochelle Scheuermann, PhD - Faculty

Associate Professor and Program Director at Wheaton College
Before coming to Wheaton College, Dr. Rochelle Scheuermann served as the Vice President of Academics at Lincoln Christian University. An ordained minister, Rochelle has been involved in non-profit leadership and global relief work. Her research interests include culture, contextualization, and communication.

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