Executive Skills for Church Leaders

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A program of Thriving Leadership Formation from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Executive Skills for Church Leaders is a transformative week-long continuing education event designed specifically for pastors, deacons, and church leaders. This program provides a dedicated space to delve into leadership and various aspects of congregational life or whatever your ministry context may be. Join us!

Hosted by the Thriving Leadership Formation Program (out of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary), Executive Skills for Church Leaders brings together expert faculty and church leaders. Throughout the week, the expertise of the faculty combined with the wisdom and experiences of the participants, will create space for valuable tools to emerge in navigating the complexities of congregational life and ministry.

In the complex environment of congregational management, we all can use new tools for ministry.  Each day, we explore a different theme with a different facilitator.

Leadership skills topics covered:

• Conflict Management, Felecia Boone and Desta Goehner, facilitators
• Human Resources, Felecia Boone, facilitator
• Contemporary Leadership, Chris Njunge and Paul Witman, facilitators
• Congregations in the Digital Age, Catherine Slabaugh, facilitator

This retreat is open to people from all faiths and traditions – rostered and non-rostered leaders alike are welcome!

Retreat includes: Five days of programming, five nights lodging (Sunday-Thursday) and 13 meals. Pool and hut tub, hotel-style rooms, great healthy food, beautiful labyrinth, and walking distance to town for local live music, coffee shops and more.

Click here for schedule of events, cost and other details.

Retreat Facilitators

Executive Skills for Church Leaders facilitators for January 2025 are Christopher Njunge, Paul Witman, Catherine Slabaugh, Felecia Boone and Desta Goehner.

Read more about the facilitators by following the links above.