What is The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

The Journal is a semi-annual, refereed periodical of the Christian Leadership Center of Andrews University designed to encourage an ongoing conversation between academicians and practitioners in the field of applied leadership theory.

What is the vision of The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

Our vision is a research-based, refereed publication providing a knowledge base for Christian leaders.

Because the Journal is an extension of the Christian Leadership Center, it assists in leadership development in three distinct dimensions:

1. Personal transformation into Christian leadership
2. Emergence of Christian leadership gifts, and
3. Ongoing sharpening of leadership skills
   

Because vital scholarly discussion is a necessary component in the transformation of a leader, the Journal maintains a research-based approach to a dynamic understanding of leadership. This dynamic transformation of a leader provides the basis for the transformation of the organization.

The following combination of factors contribute to the uniqueness of the journal:

1. It is a research-based journal of applied leadership theory, specifically servant leadership.
2. It approaches leadership from the context of Christian values and principles.
3. It is a refereed journal thereby providing an ongoing dynamic interaction between thought-leaders and practitioners throughout the world.
   

What is the mission of The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

To provide a peer-reviewed published dialogue of applied research in Christian servant leadership across denominational, cultural, and disciplinary environments.

Why is The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership needed?

1. To provide a conversation among academicians and practitioners on the continuous developments in applied leadership theory
2. To provide a venue for leadership students to publish their research.
3. To provide a vehicle for the distribution of applied leadership research.
4. To provide the leadership community with a resource for the ongoing transformation of the community.
   

What are the goals of The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

1. To publish a semi-annual periodical
2. To represent divergent research-based points of view regarding both the theory and practice of leadership.
3. To expand the knowledge base of scholars and practitioners of leadership
   

What are necessary components for the operation of The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

1. An Editor
2. An Advisory Board to guide the operation and funding of the Journal.
3. An Editorial Review Board to review and select the various submissions for publication
   

What challenges can be overcome to launch and sustain The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership?

1. To establish a financial base for the Journal
2. To establish the necessary credibility of the Journal
3. To bring into play the human resources necessary to reach the mission and advance in the vision
4. To locate a printer to publish the journal
   

What financial resources are needed?

1. Funding from donors
2. Funding from various entities within the Seventh-day Adventist Church
3. Grants from various organizations and philanthropists
   

Prrinting

The current issue of the Journal has a target date for publication of June 2008