Course 6 of 10

Motivation, Conviction, and Readiness for Change

This course teaches leaders how motivation develops and how to cultivate readiness for sustainable change. Participants explore the psychological, relational, spiritual, and organizational dimensions of motivation and conviction. They learn how shame, defensiveness, pride, avoidance, fear, and self-protection often interfere with the development of genuine commitment. The course integrates biblical truth with trauma-informed principles to help leaders move from awareness into action.

Classes begin August 10, 2026

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Modules

Lessons

8 Hours

CE Hours

Pre-Assessments

Prerequisite: Course 5 Recommended

Course Learning Objectives

What participants will achieve upon completion

Understand motivation from biblical, psychological, and organizational perspectives.

Recognize the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Apply the Stages of Change model to leadership and congregational development.

Differentiate conviction from compliance.

Identify barriers that interfere with readiness development.

Apply Motivational Interviewing principles to strengthen commitment.

Utilize Socratic questioning to increase self-awareness and ownership.

Develop strategies for building sustainable motivation.

Create action plans that convert conviction into behavioral change.

Build accountability systems that sustain long-term growth.

Curriculum

Four modules building through motivation, conviction, and readiness for change.

Understanding Motivation

Explore intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, why people change, and motivation myths in ministry contexts.

Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
Why People Change
Motivation Myths

Module 1 Assessment

Stages of Change

Learn the Transtheoretical Model and how to meet people where they are.

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action and Maintenance

Module 2 Assessment

Building Readiness

Move from conviction to compliance to genuine ownership and commitment.

Conviction vs Compliance
Values Alignment
Ownership
Personal Responsibility

Module 3 Assessment

Sustaining Motivation

Build long-term motivation systems including relapse prevention and accountability.

Avoiding Relapse
Reinforcement Strategies
Long-Term Growth
Accountability Systems

Module 4 Assessment

Certificate Requirements

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100% Lesson Completion
All 16 lessons must be marked complete

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All Module Quizzes Passed
70% minimum on each module assessment

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Pre-Assessment Passed
Score 80% or higher on the entry gate

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Motivation, Conviction, and Readiness Action Plan
Final project submitted for review

Divine Relational Architecture

Where This Course Fits in the KALI Journey

Motivation and Readiness are the bridge between discernment and action. Leaders who have accurately identified their distortions and developed genuine conviction must now cultivate the readiness to act. This stage transforms awareness into commitment, preparing leaders to move beyond intention into sustainable behavioral change.

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