Topic: Christian Leadership

Course Description: When Jesus spoke to his disciples about leadership, he used four extremely important words: “not so among you.” (Matthew 20:26-28) He was contrasting the way leadership happens in the world with how his disciples would lead in the work he was sending them to do. In this class, we will explore how and why Christian leadership is different. We will explore the character, vision, skills, and challenges of Christian leaders through bible study, reading and discussion.

Instructors: Dr. Mark Mitchell, Zohary Ross, and several ministry leaders around the Bay Area as guest speakers.

Dr. Mark Mitchell, Executive Director, BASOM

Mark Mitchell joined the staff at Central Peninsula Church in 1986 where he served as Lead Pastor. Mark was born and raised in the Bay Area After graduating from Cal Poly; he attended Scribe School at Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA. He also holds an MA in Church History from Denver Seminary and a Doctorate in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mark has published four books: Portrait of Integrity: The Life of Ray C. Stedman, The Power of His Presence, TEN: How the Commandments Set Us Free, and Immeasurably More. Mark married his wife Lynn in 1978, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Zohary Ross, BASOM Associate

Zohary Ross is Pastor of Women and Marriage Ministries at New North Church. A former BASOM resident and a native of San Francisco, she is thrilled to be working at BASOM and helping the organization train more leaders to be equipped for ministry in the Bay Area. Zohary loves learning and is a self-identified “nerd.” She has masters degrees in Counseling Psychology from Golden Gate University and in Theological Studies and Biblical Exposition from Liberty University. She loves reading, working on puzzles and exploring new coffee shops. She lives on the Peninsula with her husband Tim, and the youngest two of their four children plus their feisty little dog, Dax.

Textbooks (provided in cost of class) : Leadership Essentials, by Greg Ogden

Day/Times: Mondays, June 16 – August 25 – 7:00-9:00 pm (no class on August 4)

Location: Bridge City Church, 468 Grand St, Redwood City, CA 94062

Cost: 250.00 per person (includes textbook and materials) – PAY NOW

For more information: Contact Mark Mitchell at mmitchell@basom.com