Leadership

In the Discussion Thread: Becoming a Thought Leader, you reported on the areas of research you are most interested in and where you felt led to become a “thought leader.” Since that post, you have examined the consequences of ideas, different views on psychology and Christianity, how to actively read research, as well as current trends in your research sub-specialty. You also have reviewed your DCP and faculty in our department as you think about your plans for your doctoral journey. And you have been encouraged to pray about the direction the Lord would have you pursue.
Given all that you have read and learned and prayed about this term, please reflect on the following questions and post a response that addresses the research and/or career direction you feel the Lord leading you in as you start your doctoral journey:

1. In what research areas or settings do you feel led to become a thought leader?
2. What areas of research are emerging as interesting to you?
3. Where do you feel the Lord leading you to grow and learn more so that you can make a difference for Him in that area?
4. Any changes or clarifications from what you posted in the Discussion: Becoming a Thought Leader?
   You are encouraged to truly spend time thinking about and praying about these questions before formulating a response.

For 6 of the Discussions, the student will post one thread of at least 300 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 150 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week, except Module 8: Week 8 replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include textbook, scholarly articles, the Bible, etc.