Dr. Laura Slezak

Director of CMTI | Assistant Professor of Theology & Ministry

School of Theology + Ministry

Department: Biblical, Theological, + Ministry Studies

Educational and/or Professional Credentials

Columbia International University, PhD, 2024 (Organizational Leadership)

Wheaton College, M.A., 2003 (Biblical & Theological Studies)

Taylor University, B.A., 2000 (Communication Studies)

SHRM-CP

Ordained Minister, Christian & Missionary Alliance

Professional Focus and/or Research Agenda

Church movements and structures through the lens of organizational adaptability and collaborative leadership.

Faith Statement

Published Works, Dissertation Topic, Awards, Accolades, Affiliations

Slezak, L. G. (2024). The Function of Complexity Leadership in Organizational Adaptability of a Church Network Movement [Ph.D., Columbia International University]. In ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (3052606734). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Slezak, L. G. (2025). Rethinking structure: Understanding the church as a movement. Journal of Applied Christian Leadership, 19(1), 84–98.

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