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Thu10Mar20169:00 AM - 3:00 PMFirst Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC
This workshop discusses a new church start approach that joins church families together. Dirk Elliot (Detroit Conference UMC) will describe a successful model of merging congregations that results in healthy, growing, new church starts. Dirk's book, "Vital Merger - A New Church Start Approach that Joins Church Families Together" will be available for purchase at the event.
Date: March 10, 2016, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church
501 W 5th St
Winston Salem, NC
Cost: $99/person (Includes lunch) Note: for multiple attendees from the same church, there is a 20% discount per person after the initial registration, making the cost for the second and subsequent attendees $80/person.Suggested hotel for out-of-town participants: The Hawthorne Inn is located at 420 High Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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Thu18Aug201611:00 AM - Noon (EDST)
Due to overwhelming response, registration for this event is now CLOSED...please check back for future opportunities!
Webinar: Creating a Coaching Culture in the Church
We believe that the application of coaching principles can change the culture of a church. Such a change does not happen overnight, but if the leadership and the people become committed, the results can be transformative in every area of church life. Coaching in church can impact staff development, disciple development, leadership training, team formation, and Christian education. This webinar introduces the best practices for creating a coaching culture in a church.
Your presenter, Ircel Harrison, is an itinerant educator. He spends his time encouraging and equipping leaders through his work with the Central Baptist Theological Seminary and Pinnacle Leadership Associates. He is an ACC certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, and co-author of DISCIPLE DEVELOPMENT COACHING.
This Webinar is provided in Partnership with Pinnacle Leadership Associates. It is scheduled for 11:00 AM (EDST) on August 18.
Cost: $25/person
Please click the link below to register. Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed upon receipt of your registration.
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Fri30Sep2016Fri09Dec20168:00 - 9:00 AM (EDT)
The conventional approach to problem-solving in business or church is to discover the root cause of a problem and to fix it. Appreciative Inquiry takes a radically different approach: Discover the root of cause of success and improve it. Problems are acknowledged in the process, but why spend so much energy on what’s not working when you can be spending creative and innovative energy on what is working?
The Center for Congregational Health is partnering with The Clergy Leadership Institute and Larry Glover-Wetherington, Coach and Intentional Interim Pastor, to offer a weekly webinar on the Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry. The first of these webinars is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2016. We will continue the series for the following nine weeks, each Friday (except for 11/25, Thanksgiving week) through December 9, 2016. The webinars are scheduled for 8:00-9:00 AM EDT.
For more information, and to register for this weekly webinar event, click on the following link: Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry
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Thu06Oct2016Thu03Nov20168:00-9:00 AM (EDT)
To create a better world we don't need better people,
we just need to help people discover and be their best.
The Center for Congregational Health is partnering with The Clergy Leadership Institute and Larry Glover-Wetherington, Coach and Intentional Interim Pastor, to offer a webinar on Mutual Ministry Valuation, an alternative approach to ministry evaluation.
Just because annual performance reviews don't achieve their objective, we don't have to give up on the pursuit of excellence. By using an appreciative inquiry model of continuous improvement to create cultures of excellence, we can:
- Celebrate achievement.
- Learn from mistakes and failure.
- Create cultures of creativity, acceptance and excellence.
The first webinar in this series is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016 (8:00-9:00 AM EDT). Subsequent sessions are scheduled for the following four Thursdays at the same time, concluding with the last webinar in the series on November 3, 2016.
For more information, and to register for this weekly webinar, click here: Mutual Ministry Valuation
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Mon10Oct2016Fri14Oct20162:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health, in partnership with the Interim Ministry Network, is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities.
The dates for the Residential Lab portion of this training are October 10-14, 2016. The application deadline is September 16, 2016. The lab will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday (10/10/16) and conclude Friday (10/14/16) before noon. This portion of the training will be held on the campus of the Baptist Children’s Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. Specific dates and times for the fieldwork telephone conferences will be scheduled during the Residential Lab.
Costs:
- Standard tuition: $1665 (includes single housing, meals, breaks); $1435 (for commuters)
- AIIM and IMN members: $1565 (includes single housing, meals, breaks); $1335 (for commuters)
- CBF-related clergy and laity: $1565 (includes single housing, meals, breaks); $1335 (for commuters)
Please Note: A quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The minimum number of learners required for the residential lab experience is 10 participants. We reserve the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum number of participants. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon10Oct2016Wed12Oct20166:00 pmBlowing Rock Conference Center
The AIIM (Association for Intentional Interim Ministry) 2016 Conference features keynote presenter Dr. Karl F. Fickling, Ph.D., the Coordinator for Interim Church Services for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Costs include dinner on Monday; breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday; lunch on Tuesday; all breaks, facility fees, materials, and leader fees. AIIM is subsidizing the keynoter expenses.
The 2016 Conference will begin with dinner at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 10. Participants are welcome to check in earlier in the day and enjoy the Blowing Rock Conference Center campus and surrounding community. We will conclude before noon on Wednesday, October 12.
- AIIM Member – (Single): $280/person
- AIIM Member with Spouse – (Double): $365/couple
- AIIM Member – Commuter: $100/person
- Non-member – (Single): $380
- Non-member with Spouse – (Double): $465/couple
- Non-member – Commuter: $200/person
Registration MUST be received by September 8, 2016.
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Thu01Dec20169:00 AM - 4:00 PMFirst Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia
This workshop discusses a new church start approach that joins church families together. Dirk Elliot (Detroit Conference UMC) will describe a successful model of merging congregations that results in healthy, growing, new church starts. Dirk's book, "Vital Merger - A New Church Start Approach that Joins Church Families Together" will be available for purchase at the event.
Date: December 1, 2016...9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church
308 Clairemont Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030Cost: $99/person (Includes lunch and breaks)*
Lodging is the responsibility of the participant. Suggested hotel: The Courtyard by Marriott (404-371-0204)
*Note: for multiple attendees from the same church, there is a 20% discount per person after the initial registration, making the cost for the second and subsequent attendees $80/person.
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Mon06Feb2017Wed08Feb20172:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
The time between permanent pastors is an important time for a faith community. Members often operate at maximum capacity as they make crucial decisions about the future direction of the congregation. Their experience is enhanced by engaging a leader specifically trained in the dynamics of transition.
This conference will prepare participants to:
- Develop a covenant with a congregation that clearly describes the responsibilities of the interim minister and the congregation.
- Enter a congregation in order to more quickly join with them in ministry.
- Study the health of a congregation and determine where they might need assistance.
- Articulate the role of the interim pastor in planning for the congregation’s future, including appropriate contact with the Pastor Search/Call Committee.
- Prepare the congregation for the coming of a new minister.
- Exit a congregation in a way that models good closure for ministry and the opening of a new chapter in the faith community’s life.
Interim Ministry 1 is designed to meet the basic needs of traditional interim ministers. For those who want to apply for advanced training in intentional interim ministry (Interim Ministry 2), this introductory course qualifies as 17 of the 85 required hours.
The conference begins on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. and will end on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
Tuition is $550. A $100 scholarship is available for NC Baptist pastors, and for CBF-affiliated pastors from any state. There are additional charges for housing, meals and breaks. The total cost is $735 (for single accommodations, meals, and breaks), or $620 (for commuters; meals and breaks included). The total cost for pastors qualifying for the scholarships mentioned above is $635 (single) or $520 (commuter).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Tue28Feb2017Wed01Mar201710:00 amCamp Paron, Paron, Arkansas
The time between permanent pastors is an important time for a faith community. Members often operate at maximum capacity as they make crucial decisions about the future direction of the congregation. Their experience is enhanced by engaging a leader specifically trained in the dynamics of transition.
This conference will prepare participants to:
- Develop a covenant with a congregation that clearly describes the responsibilities of the interim minister and the congregation.
- Enter a congregation in order to more quickly join with them in ministry.
- Study the health of a congregation and determine where they might need assistance.
- Articulate the role of the interim pastor in planning for the congregation’s future, including appropriate contact with the Pastor Search/Call Committee.
- Prepare the congregation for the coming of a new minister.
- Exit a congregation in a way that models good closure for ministry and the opening of a new chapter in the faith community’s life.
Interim Ministry - 1 is designed to meet the basic needs of traditional interim ministers. For those who want to apply for advanced training in intentional interim ministry (Interim Ministry - 2), this introductory course qualifies as 17 of the 85 required hours.
The conference begins on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and will end on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuition is $550. A $100 scholarship is available for AR Baptist pastors, and for CBF-affiliated pastors from any state. There are additional charges for housing, meals and breaks. The total cost is $628.25 (for single accommodations, meals, and breaks). The cost for pastors qualifying for the scholarship mentioned above is $528.25.
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon03Apr2017Fri07Apr20172:00 pmEagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center - Lynchburg, VA
The purpose of Interim Ministry 2 (The Work of the Congregation) is to help participants learn to lead a congregation through the Intentional Interim Ministry process. The training, therefore, contains information related to:
- the formation, orientation and facilitation of a team to work on the five focus points of an interim congregation;
- methods by which a congregation can work with these focus points;
- additional resources to assist the congregation with conflict and other possible issues.
Participants must complete the introductory course, Interim Ministry 1 (The Work of the Minister), before they are eligible to enroll in this training event.
Interim Ministry 2 consists of this 5-day Residential Lab, an individual field project, and participation in a series of conference calls. Specific dates and times for the conference calls will be scheduled during the Lab.
The cost of tuition and materials is $1,095...
- TOTAL cost (including single room, meals, breaks): $1,505
- TOTAL commuter costs (meals and breaks only): $1,235
Limited scholarships are available for CBF clergy - dependent upon need and availability at the time the application is submitted. Scholarship request must be indicated on application form.
Please Note: A quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The minimum number of learners required for the residential lab experience is 10 participants. We reserve the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum number of participants. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Thu24Aug20179:00 - 10:00 AMHubbard Learning Center, Sticht Center, WFBMC
Many congregations are facing significant challenges—declining attendance, lower giving, and a lack of engagement with young adults, to name a few. This session will provide an overview of some of the most recent research on US congregations and some insights into how congregations can be healthier and more effective in their mission and ministry.
Dr. Chris Gambill, Director of the Center for Congregational Health will be the presenter. As a Baptist pastor and consultant, he has experience with the challenges of today’s faith institutions. He will speak from this experience and share what he has learned about flourishing congregations. Chris has been with the Center for Congregational Health since its beginning in 1992 and currently directs the Center’s work. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A.), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Capella University (Ph.D.). Chris received certification as an Intentional Interim Minister through the Center for Congregational Health®. He has previously been Sr. Consultant at the Center, and is a Board Certified Coach. Chris is also an ordained Baptist minister and has served previously as a pastor, interim pastor and as a campus minister at UNC-Charlotte, NC State University, and Appalachian State University. He and his wife Joy also served as student workers in Taiwan, Republic of China. He has extensive experience helping individuals and groups in managing interpersonal and intergroup conflict; developing capacity and skill in utilizing emotional intelligence; creating participative processes for strategic planning; facilitating staff team development; improving job performance; developing effective communication and dialogue processes; and providing individual and team leadership coaching.
Cost: FREE (includes light breakfast)
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2017
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Thu28Sep2017Fri29Sep201710:30 amHeathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA
Understanding the fine distinctions between “CHANGE” and “TRANSITIONS” is crucial for those ministers serving in a connectional system. This topic is addressed in "Pastoral Transitions," a special course being held on September 28th and 29th at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver, WA. This event is sponsored by Bishop Staccato Powell, Presiding Prelate of the Western Episcopal District of the AME Zion Church. The course will take place during the “Explosion 2017 - Dare to Believe Festival.”
This course consists of five hours, and will be conducted over two days: On Thursday (9/28/17), we'll begin at 10:30 AM and end at 3:30 PM (breaks/lunch are included during this time-frame). On Friday (9/29/17), we'll start at 10:30 AM and conclude at 12:30 PM. Participants will receive a certificate in “Pastoral Transitions”, issued by the Center for Congregational Health.
Tuition for this 5-hour (.5 CEU’s) course is $250.
Suggested housing: Heathman Lodge (360-254-3100)
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Mon02Oct2017Wed04Oct20172:00 pmEagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center - Lynchburg, VA
The time between permanent pastors is an important time for a faith community. Members often operate at maximum capacity as they make crucial decisions about the future direction of the congregation. Their experience is enhanced by engaging a leader specifically trained in the dynamics of transition.
This conference will prepare participants to:
- Develop a covenant with a congregation that clearly describes the responsibilities of the interim minister and the congregation.
- Enter a congregation in order to more quickly join with them in ministry.
- Study the health of a congregation and determine where they might need assistance.
- Articulate the role of the interim pastor in planning for the congregation’s future, including appropriate contact with the Pastor Search/Call Committee.
- Prepare the congregation for the coming of a new minister.
- Exit a congregation in a way that models good closure for ministry and the opening of a new chapter in the faith community’s life.
Interim Ministry 1 is designed to meet the basic needs of traditional interim ministers. For those who want to apply for advanced training in intentional interim ministry (Interim Ministry 2), this introductory course qualifies as 17 of the 85 required hours.
The conference begins on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. and will end on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
Tuition is $595. A $100 scholarship is available from the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship for BGAV and CBF pastors. There are additional charges for housing, meals and breaks. The total cost is $815 (for single accommodations, meals, and breaks), or $670 (for commuters; meals and breaks included). The total cost for BGAV and CBF pastors is $715 (single) or $570 (commuter).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon23Oct2017Fri27Oct20172:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health, in partnership with the Interim Ministry Network, is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities.
Dates:
The dates for the Residential Lab are October 23-27, 2017. The lab will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude Friday before noon, and will be conducted on the campus of the Baptist Children’s Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. Specific dates and times for the fieldwork telephone conferences will be scheduled during the Residential Lab.
Costs:
- Standard: $1665
- IMN members: $1565
- CBF-related clergy and laity: $1565
The above costs include tuition, materials, single room, meals and breaks during the event. The cost for commuters is $1435 (standard) or $1335 (for IMN or CBF-related clergy and laity).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon30Oct2017Mon18Dec20173:00 pmWebinar
Intro to coaching: (offered on-line through webinars and discussions)
What is coaching? How might I use coaching to strengthen my performance as a leader? Participants are introduced to the structure of coaching relationships, plus an introduction to a variety of coaching resources and tools. Also, participants will experience an introduction to group coaching and leadership with groups. Special attention will be given to leadership in team settings and in ministry settings, as well as being attentive to leadership connected with faith and spirituality. Coaching principles and practiced are disseminated through experiential practice. Attention is given to how one can strengthen his/her everyday leadership role by using the skills and perspective of the art of coaching. The International Coach Federation Core Competencies and Code of Ethics are presented and utilized in this session. This is a prerequisite for Coach Training 2 Residential Lab. A certificate and description of the hours will be issued for use toward certification.
Webinar Format: Intro to Coaching (16 hours)...
Dates: Mondays, October 30 – December 18, 2017, 3 pm – 5 pm ET (Upon receipt of registration for the webinar format, information on how to connect to the webinar will be sent to you. You will receive a PDF manual for this training.)
Cost: $595
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Mon06Nov2017Fri10Nov20172:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
The purpose of Interim Ministry 2 (The Work of the Congregation) is to help participants learn to lead a congregation through the Intentional Interim Ministry process. The training, therefore, contains information related to:
- the formation, orientation and facilitation of a team to work on the five focus points of an interim congregation;
- methods by which a congregation can work with these focus points;
- additional resources to assist the congregation with conflict and other possible issues.
Participants must complete the introductory course, Interim Ministry 1 (The Work of the Minister), before they are eligible to enroll in this training event.
Interim Ministry 2 consists of this 5-day Residential Lab (November 6-10, 2017), an individual field project, and participation in a series of conference calls. Specific dates and times for the conference calls will be scheduled during the Lab.
The cost of tuition and materials is $1,195...
- TOTAL cost (including single room, meals, breaks): $1,565
- TOTAL commuter costs (meals and breaks only): $1,335
Limited scholarships are available for CBF clergy - dependent upon need and availability at the time the application is submitted. Scholarship request must be indicated on application form.
Please Note: A quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The minimum number of learners required for the residential lab experience is 10 participants. We reserve the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum number of participants. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon22Jan2018Wed24Jan20181:00 pmCenter for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Intro to coaching: (offered on-site at the Center for Congregational Health in Winston-Salem, NC)
What is coaching? How might I use coaching to strengthen my performance as a leader? Participants are introduced to the structure of coaching relationships, plus an introduction to a variety of coaching resources and tools. Also, participants will experience an introduction to group coaching and leadership with groups. Special attention will be given to leadership in team settings and in ministry settings, as well as being attentive to leadership connected with faith and spirituality. Coaching principles and practiced are disseminated through experiential practice. Attention is given to how one can strengthen his/her everyday leadership role by using the skills and perspective of the art of coaching. The International Coach Federation Core Competencies and Code of Ethics are presented and utilized in this session. This is a prerequisite for Coach Training 2 Residential Lab. A certificate and description of the hours will be issued for use toward certification.
On-site Format: Intro to Coaching (16 hours)
Dates/Times: Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at noon
Cost: $595
The Center for Congregational Health
1920 Queen St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(Participants will be responsible for their lodging. We are happy to suggest discounted lodging offerings. Snacks and lunch on Tuesday will be provided. For more information, please call 336-716-9722.)
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Mon05Feb2018Fri09Feb20182:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Coach Training 2: Residential Lab: (36 Hours)
Before signing up for this training, one must have completed Coach Training 1.
Building on the skills and practices from Coach Training 1, the Coach Training 2 Residential Lab will continue to utilize the structure of the core competencies and increase knowledge and skill on the practice of coaching. The residential lab will focus on using assessment tools in coaching, working with groups and teams, and other approaches to coaching--including adaptive leadership, appreciative inquiry, and asset/strengths based awareness. It is expected that participants will have a thorough working knowledge of ICF Core Competencies and be able to exhibit those competencies through application and experiential exercises throughout this lab. Participants will receive coaching feedback, supervision and suggestions regarding application to their own setting. These hours are applicable for ICF and Board Certified Credentialing.
Coaching Practicum follows the Residential Lab, and is included in the cost for the course. The Practicum consists of a series of teleconferences and/or webinars (90 minute sessions) scheduled one per month, for 6 months. We've designed the Practicum to accommodate each participant in coaching another participant from the group, and to receive written core competency based observation and feedback from their fellow participants and the facilitator.
Start Date/Time: Monday, February 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM
End Date/Time: Friday, February 9, 2018 at noon
Location: Family Resource Center on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, NC
Cost: $1,865 (includes tuition, materials, single room, meals, breaks); or for commuters, the cost is $1,635 (includes tuition, materials, meals, breaks)
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Tue20Feb2018Wed21Feb201810:00 amCamp Paron, Paron, Arkansas
The time between permanent pastors is an important time for a faith community. Members often operate at maximum capacity as they make crucial decisions about the future direction of the congregation. Their experience is enhanced by engaging a leader specifically trained in the dynamics of transition.
This conference will prepare participants to:
- Develop a covenant with a congregation that clearly describes the responsibilities of the interim minister and the congregation.
- Enter a congregation in order to more quickly join with them in ministry.
- Study the health of a congregation and determine where they might need assistance.
- Articulate the role of the interim pastor in planning for the congregation’s future, including appropriate contact with the Pastor Search/Call Committee.
- Prepare the congregation for the coming of a new minister.
- Exit a congregation in a way that models good closure for ministry and the opening of a new chapter in the faith community’s life.
Interim Ministry 1 is designed to meet the basic needs of traditional interim ministers. For those who want to apply for advanced training in intentional interim ministry (Interim Ministry 2), this introductory course qualifies as 17 of the 85 required hours.
The conference begins on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and will end on Wednesday,February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
This training event is sponsored by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. However, non-ABSC pastors are welcome to participate. The total cost for ABSC pastors (and staff) is $255 (for single accommodations, meals, and breaks), or $215 (for commuters; meals and breaks included). The total cost for non-ABSC pastors is $700 (single) or $660 (commuter).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon23Apr2018Fri27Apr20181:00 pmFamily Resource Center, Baptist Children's Home, Thomasville, NC
In spring 2018 (April 23-27), the Center will pilot a “combo event” that will combine IM1 and IM2 classroom work, followed by individual fieldwork. This 5-day course will begin on Monday at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. This course is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry.
Participants are required to submit assignments in advance of the class time and/or bring completed work to the event. It will be an intensive learning experience that will prepare attendees to serve in the role of IIM, but will be a more cost effective format for the student, eliminating the additional travel, lodging and meals involved with two separate courses.
Applicants who previously completed IM1 and who now wish to complete IM2 can join the on-going class at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and will finish at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
The conference begins on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. and will end on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:15 p.m.
The cost of tuition/materials is $1,690. This cost includes a $100/person discount for this pilot event. The TOTAL cost to attend is $2,075 (includes a single on-site room for four nights, meals, and breaks), or $1,845 (for commuters; meals and breaks included).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon23Apr2018Fri27Apr20182:00 pmCamp Paron, Paron, Arkansas
This 5-day course focuses on the work of the congregation, and how the interim minister facilitates this work. There is a concentration on learning about the formation, orientation, and facilitation of a team to work on the five focus points of an interim congregation. The classroom work is followed by fieldwork, and leads to recognition as an intentional interim minister.
The conference begins on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., and will end on Friday, April 27, 2018 before noon. All sessions will take place at Camp Paron in Paron, Arkansas.
This training event is sponsored by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. However, non-ABSC pastors are welcome to participate. The total cost for ABSC pastors (and staff) is $633.25 (for single accommodations, meals, and breaks), or $498.25 (for commuters; meals and breaks included). The total cost for non-ABSC pastors is $1453.25 (single) or $1318.25 (commuter).
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon12Nov2018Fri16Nov20182:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Coach Training 2: Residential Lab: (36 Hours) POSTPONED
Applications for this training will be reviewed AFTER the applicant has completed Coach Training 1.
Building on the skills and practices from Coach Training 1, the Coach Training 2 Residential Lab will continue to utilize the structure of the core competencies and increase knowledge and skill on the practice of coaching. The residential lab will focus on using assessment tools in coaching, working with groups and teams, and other approaches to coaching--including adaptive leadership, appreciative inquiry, and asset/strengths based awareness. It is expected that participants will have a thorough working knowledge of ICF Core Competencies and be able to exhibit those competencies through application and experiential exercises throughout this lab. Participants will receive coaching feedback, supervision and suggestions regarding application to their own setting. These hours are applicable for ICF and Board Certified Credentialing.
Coaching Practicum follows the Residential Lab, and is included in the cost for the course. The Practicum consists of a series of teleconferences and/or webinars (90 minute sessions) scheduled one per month, for 6 months. We've designed the Practicum to accommodate each participant in coaching another participant from the group, and to receive written core competency based observation and feedback from their fellow participants and the facilitator.
Start Date/Time: Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:00 PMPOSTPONEDEnd Date/Time: Friday, November 16, 2018 at noon
Location: Family Resource Center on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home in Thomasville, NC
Cost: $1,865 (includes tuition, materials, single room for four nights, meals, breaks). For commuters, the cost is $1,635 (includes tuition, materials, meals, breaks)
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Wed20Feb2019Fri22Feb20194:00 pmSt. John Evangelical United Church of Christ, Collinsville, IL
Interim Ministry 1 - the Work of the Interim Minister is a three-day course that not only focuses specifically on the work of the interim minister and assessment tools to enhance the work, but also provides a time for discerning God's call to interim ministry. This introductory course prepares ministers to serve during the transition time between installed pastors, and is also preparatory for Interim Ministry 2.
The class will meet in the Theater and Fellowship Hall of St. John Evangelical United Church of Christ, 307 W. Clay Street, Collinsville, IL 62234 (about 18 miles northeast of St. Louis, MO). The start time is 10:00 AM CST on 2/20/19. The course will conclude by 4:00 PM CST on 2/22/19.
Certificates of completion for the course will be issued by the Center for Congregational Health.
Cost: Special Introductory Rate of $700.00 (Includes tuition, materials, and snacks only)
For details regarding registration, payment of tuition, housing, etc., please contact the local planning team - Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan (Lead Instructor) at cell (404) 550-2842, and/or Rev. Dr. Heather Arcovitch (Course Coordinator) cell: (203) 687-9172.
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Thu07Mar2019Fri08Mar201910:00 AM ETCenter for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Coach Training 1: Intro to Coaching (16 hours)
What is coaching, and how might I use it to strengthen my performance as a leader? Participants are introduced to the structure of coaching relationships, plus an introduction to a variety of coaching resources and tools. Participants will also experience an introduction to group coaching and leadership with groups. Special attention will be given to leadership in team settings and in ministry settings, as well as being attentive to leadership connected with faith and spirituality. The International Coach Federation Core Competencies and Code of Ethics are presented and utilized. This course is a prerequisite for Coach Training 2. A certificate and description of the hours will be issued for use toward ICF certification.
Dates: The dates for this class are March 7 - 8, 2019 (Thursday and Friday)... Thursday: 10 AM - 6:30 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $595 (Participants are responsible for their lodging; lunch and snacks will be provided.)
Location: The Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Please note: A good learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon08Apr2019Fri12Apr20191:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health, in partnership with the Interim Ministry Network, is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training consists of a 5-day classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and participation in a series of teleconferences.
Dates:
The dates for the class are April 8-12, 2019. The lab will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude Friday before noon. It will be conducted at the Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children’s Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. Specific dates and times for the fieldwork teleconferences will be scheduled during the class.
Costs for Residential Students (including single accommodations, meals and breaks):
- Standard: $1,765
- IMN members: $1,665
Costs for Commuting Students (including meals and breaks):
- Standard: $1,535
- IMN members: $1,435
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Thu02May2019Sat18May20194:00 pmSt. John EUCC, 307 W. Clay St., Collinsville, IL 62234 USA (West Room)
Interim Ministry 2 consists of a five-day classroom experience, plus approximately six months of individual fieldwork, including monthly conference calls. This particular class will be offered in the following format:
- 3 days, May 2-4 (Pt 1)
- and 2 days, May 17-18 (Pt 2)
- the fieldwork conference calls will begin about 30 days after completion of Part 2, using Zoom Video Conferencing
Interim Ministry 2 allows participants to practice and hone newly acquired skills, and equips trained traditional interim ministers to lead a congregation through a systematic assessment of its pastoral needs and congregational goals by looking closely at five areas of a healthy congregation, referred to as Focus Points:
- Heritage: reviewing how the congregation has been shaped and formed
- Mission: defining and redefining sense of purpose and direction.
- Leadership: reviewing the congregation’s ways of organizing, and developing an effective clergy and lay leadership structure.
- Connections: discovering all the relationships and networks a faith community builds beyond itself.
- Future: synthesizing the interim work, activating and training the pastoral search/call committee, and coaching the committee (as requested) to accomplish its work.
Those who meet the course requirements receive a certificate of completion as an Intentional Interim Minister, issued by the Center for Congregational Health.
Instructors for the course:
- Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan, Certified IIM and Church Consultant Faculty, CCH and also D. Min. Faculty, Interdenominational Theo. Cntr, ATL GA
- Rev. Dr. Les Robinson, CCH Faculty (retired), Associate D. Min. Faculty, ITC and Manager, Interim Ministry Resources and IIM Curriculum Editor
For additional information, and/or to register by phone, please contact:
- Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan - Faculty - (404) 550-2842
- Rev. Dr. Heather Arcovitch - Course Coordinator - (203) 687-9172
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Mon06May2019Fri10May20191:00 pmFamily Resource Center, Thomasville, NC
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 1:00 PM and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday.
Date: Monday, May 6 (beginning at 1:00 PM) - Friday, May 10 (ending at 4:00 PM)
Location: Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home, Thomasville, NC
Total Cost: $2,175 for on-site students (includes tuition, materials, single accommodations, meals/breaks); OR $1,945 for commuters (includes tuition, materials, meals/breaks)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Wed22May20193:00 PM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 22 and conclude at 5:00 PM. Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the event.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Mon03Jun20199:00 AM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 3 and conclude at 11:00 AM. Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the event.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Mon10Jun2019Tue11Jun201909:00:00 ETWinston-Salem, NC
A team is characterized by shared vision and leadership, definable goals, clear roles/responsibilities, and an effective process. Strong distinction is drawn in this module of Coaching Training between the group as a board or committee, and the differences from the qualities of a team. Relationships displaying respect, trust and enjoyment for one another are essential to a team. A team also has a positive plan for addressing conflict.
The coaching of teams requires the ability to build a strong sense of consensus, and the ability to handle such distractions as monopolizers, the withdrawn, and the angry. Using ICF Core Competencies, this module addresses and supports the development of specific skills and tools for working most effectively with teams.
This training opportunity is one of three two-day modules related to Coaching Training. Each of the two-day modules consists of a total of 16 hours, and will be conducted at the Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC. We'll begin at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, June 10, and will complete the module at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11. The cost is $567; including lunches and snacks. (Participants are responsible for their own lodging.)
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Thu18Jul20192:00 PM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 2:00 PM (ET) on Thursday, July 18 and conclude at 4:00 PM. Your registration confirmation will be emailed and will include instructions for connecting to the webinar.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Tue30Jul20199:00 AM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 9:00 AM (ET) on Tuesday, July 30 and conclude at 11:00 AM. Your registration confirmation will be emailed and will include instructions for connecting to the webinar.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Mon12Aug2019Tue13Aug20199:00 amWinston-Salem, NC
Coaching is about empowering the other person or group, and enabling them to discover and fulfill their goals and dreams. Coaching is committed to helping others become self-fulfilled in their work and their lives. It is leading others to discover their fullest potential. This module of Coaching Training addresses the incorporation and use of a wide variety of assessment tools when coaching. The module also includes a review of, and connection to, ICF Core Competencies.
This training opportunity is one of three two-day modules related to Coaching Training. Each of the two-day modules consists of a total of 16 hours, and will be conducted at the Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC. We'll begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, August 12, and will complete the module at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13. The cost is $567; including lunches and snacks. (Participants are responsible for their own lodging.)
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Tue27Aug20192:00 PM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 2:00 PM (ET) on Tuesday, August 27 and conclude at 4:00 PM. Your registration confirmation will be emailed and will include instructions for connecting to the webinar.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Thu12Sep20199:00 AM ETWebinar
This webinar provides an introduction to Coach Training, offering participants a chance to raise questions, and to gain awareness to help with discernment re: pursuing coach training. We are often asked about coaching and coach training: "What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach?" This free introductory webinar will answer these questions. It is an opportunity for personal enrichment at no cost to the participant. We'll begin at 9:00 AM (ET) on Thursday, September 12 and conclude at 11:00 AM. Your registration confirmation will be emailed and will include instructions for connecting to the webinar.
This Coach Training Introduction is the prerequisite for any or all of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings:
- Coaching Groups and Teams (June 10-11)
- Using Assessments and Understanding Communication and Leadership Styles in Coaching (August 12-13)
- Presence, Questioning, Listening and Models of Coaching (September 23-24)
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Mon23Sep2019Tue24Sep20199:00 amWinston-Salem, NC
In this module of Coaching Training, participants are introduced to the structure of coaching relationships. Additionally, a variety of coaching resources and tools are introduced. Coaching principles and practices are disseminated through experiential practice. The ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics are also reviewed in this session.
This training opportunity is one of three two-day modules related to Coaching Training. Each of the two-day modules consists of a total of 16 hours, and will be conducted at the Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC. We'll begin at 9:00 AM (ET) on Monday, September 23, and will complete the module at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24. The cost is $567; including lunches and snacks. (Participants are responsible for their own lodging.)
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Mon21Oct2019Fri25Oct20191:00 pmFamily Resource Center - Baptist Children's Home - Thomasville, NC
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health, in partnership with the Interim Ministry Network, is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training consists of a 5-day classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and participation in a series of teleconferences.
Dates:
The dates for the class are October 21, 2019 - October 25, 2019. The lab will begin at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Monday and conclude Friday before noon. It will be conducted at the Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children’s Home in Thomasville, North Carolina. Specific dates and times for the fieldwork teleconferences will be scheduled during the class.
Costs for Residential Students (including single accommodations, meals and breaks):
- Standard: $1,765
- IMN members: $1,665
Costs for Commuting Students (including meals and breaks):
- Standard: $1,535
- IMN members: $1,435
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon21Oct2019Mon25Nov20193:00 PM ETWebinar
Coaching is an art that is developed over time. Continued growth and development of skills is a necessity for the successful coach. This webinar is designed to enhance and strengthen the skills, principles and practices that are essential for working with groups in a wide variety of settings. This webinar is for participants who have a thorough working knowledge of ICF Core Competencies and are able to exhibit those competencies and ethical guidelines through application and experiential exercises in coaching, observation, and feedback.
Webinars will take place on five Monday afternoons, between 3:00 - 5:00 PM (ET), beginning October 21 through November 25 (if necessary to accomplish all five webinars). Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the event. The cost to participate in this 10-hour web-based practicum is $399.
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Mon28Oct2019Fri01Nov20191:00 pmFamily Resource Center, Thomasville, NC
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 1:00 PM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday.
Date: Monday, October 28 (beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Time) - Friday, November 1 (ending at 4:00 PM)
Location: Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home, Thomasville, NC
Total Cost: $2,175 for on-site students (includes tuition, materials, single accommodations, meals/breaks); OR $1,945 for commuters (includes tuition, materials, meals/breaks)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Thu05Dec20191:00 pmWebinar
This FREE webinar provides participants an opportunity to experience an introduction to coach training, and to raise questions and awareness to help with discernment about pursuing Coach Training. We will explore coaching and Coach Training...What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach? After completing one of our 2-hour introductions, participants are invited to register for any of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings. This is a personal enrichment opportunity offered at NO COST to the participants!
Dates: December 5, 2019
Location: web-based
Total Cost: NO CHARGE
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum.
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Thu09Jan20202:00 pmWebinar
This FREE webinar provides participants an opportunity to experience an introduction to coach training, and to raise questions and awareness to help with discernment about pursuing Coach Training. We will explore coaching and Coach Training...What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach? After completing one of our 2-hour introductions, participants are invited to register for any of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings. This is a personal enrichment opportunity offered at NO COST to the participants!
Dates: January 9, 2020
Location: web-based
Total Cost: NO CHARGE
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum.
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Mon13Jan2020Tue14Jan20208:00 amCenter for Congregational Health, Winston-Salem, NC
A team is characterized by shared vision and leadership, definable goals, clear roles/responsibilities and an effective process. Strong distinction is drawn in this module between the group as board or committee, and the differences from the qualities of a team. Relationships displaying respect, trust, and enjoyment for one another are essential to a team. A team also has a positive plan for addressing conflict. Coaching teams requires the ability to build a strong sense of consensus, and the ability to handle such distractions as monopolizers, the withdrawn, and the angry. Using ICF Core Competencies , this module addresses and supports the development of specific skills and tools for working most effectively with teams.
Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 (beginning at 8:00 AM Eastern Time) - Tuesday, January 14, 2020 (ending at 5:00 PM)
Location: Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Total Cost: $575 (includes tuition, materials, lunch and snacks)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon10Feb20202:00 pmWebinar
This FREE webinar provides participants an opportunity to experience an introduction to coach training, and to raise questions and awareness to help with discernment about pursuing Coach Training. We will explore coaching and Coach Training...What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach? After completing one of our 2-hour introductions, participants are invited to register for any of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings. This is a personal enrichment opportunity offered at NO COST to the participants!
Dates: February 10, 2020
Location: web-based
Total Cost: NO CHARGE
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum.
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Tue10Mar20209:00 amWebinar
This FREE webinar provides participants an opportunity to experience an introduction to coach training, and to raise questions and awareness to help with discernment about pursuing Coach Training. We will explore coaching and Coach Training...What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach? After completing one of our 2-hour introductions, participants are invited to register for any of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings. This is a personal enrichment opportunity offered at NO COST to the participants!
Dates: March 10, 2020
Location: web-based
Total Cost: NO CHARGE
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum.
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Mon30Mar2020Tue31Mar20208:00 amWeb
Participants are introduced to the structure of coaching relationships, plus a variety of coaching resources and tools, as well as creating models and frameworks for coaching conversations. Coaching principles and practices are disseminated through experiential practice. The International Coaching Federation Core Competencies and Code of Ethics are also reviewed in this session.
Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 (beginning at 8:00 AM Eastern Time) - Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (ending at 5:00 PM)
Total Cost: $575
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Tue07Apr20201:00 pmWebinar
This FREE webinar provides participants an opportunity to experience an introduction to coach training, and to raise questions and awareness to help with discernment about pursuing Coach Training. We will explore coaching and Coach Training...What does it involve? What, exactly, is coaching? How might one benefit from coaching and/or coach training? How might one work as a coach? After completing one of our 2-hour introductions, participants are invited to register for any of the Center for Congregational Health's Coach Training offerings. This is a personal enrichment opportunity offered at NO COST to the participants!
Dates: April 7, 2020
Location: web-based
Total Cost: NO CHARGE
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum.
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Mon13Apr2020Fri17Apr20201:00 pmFamily Resource Center, Thomasville, NC
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 1:00 PM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday.
Date: Monday, April 13, 2020 (beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Time) - Friday, April 17, 2020 (ending at 4:00 PM)
Location: Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home, Thomasville, NC
Total Cost: $2,175 for on-site students (includes tuition, materials, single accommodations, meals/breaks); OR $1,945 for commuters (includes tuition, materials, meals/breaks)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon04May2020Fri08May20201:00 pmFamily Resource Center, Thomasville, NC
Have you ever considered serving as a guide and encourager for a faith community in a role other than pastor or staff member? Have you looked for a different way to utilize your previous education, training and ministry experience to positively impact faith communities? Do you believe that you would find such work a meaningful ministry? If you can answer “Yes” to these questions, then you should consider training to become a consultant. To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health has designed a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training seeks to integrate and utilize the best of biblical wisdom, spiritual insight, and healthy group dynamics in order to help faith communities and their leaders enhance their effectiveness in ministry. The training consists of a five-day classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and a series of teleconferences.
Date: Monday, May 4, 2020 (beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Time) - Friday, May 8, 2020 (ending by noon)
Location: Family Resource Center, on the campus of the Baptist Children's Home, Thomasville, NC
Total Cost: $1,765 for on-site students includes: tuition, materials, single accommodations, meals/breaks; OR $1,535 for commuters includes: tuition, materials, meals/breaks. (AIIM or IMN members: ask about tuition discount.)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Thu07May2020Fri08May20208:00 amCenter for Congregational Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Coaching is about empowering the other person or group and enabling them to discover and fulfill their goals and dreams. Coaching is committed to helping others become self-fulfilled in their work and their lives. It is leading others to discover their fullest potential. This module addresses the incorporation and use of a wide variety of assessment tools when coaching. It also include a review of, and connection to, ICF Core Competencies.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020 (beginning at 8:00 AM Eastern Time) - Friday, May 8, 2020 (ending at 5:00 PM)
Location: Center for Congregational Health, 1920 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Total Cost: $575 (includes tuition, materials, lunch and snacks)
Note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach this minimum. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Tue02Jun2020Tue30Jun20201:00 PM ETWebinar
Coaching is an art. It is developed over time. The essential principles and practices are useful for a wide variety of settings. Continued growth and development of Coaching skills is necessary. Many in the church, business, or non-profit world have the responsibility to lead and work with a large cast of participants from wide and diverse backgrounds. It is expected that participants will have a thorough working knowledge of ICF Core Competencies and be able to exhibit those competencies and ethical guidelines through application and experiential exercises in coaching, observation and feedback.
Webinars will take place on five consecutive Tuesday afternoons, between 1:00 - 3:00 PM (ET), beginning on June 2, 2020. Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the event. The cost to participate in this 10-hour web-based practicum is $375.
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Mon24Aug2020Fri28Aug20209 am - 4 pmOn-line
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 a.m. Each day class begins at 9 am and ends at 4:00 p.m. Fieldwork calls start about 30 days after the last day of class and consist of five conference calls, conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event.
Cost of this training is: $1790
Training Facilitator is the Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June, 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, his curriculum has been adapted by many trainers for educating Intentional interim Ministers across the world.
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Mon28Sep2020Fri02Oct20209 am - 4 pmVirtual
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 a.m. Each day class begins at 9 am and ends at 4:00 p.m. Fieldwork calls start about 30 days after the last day of class and consist of five conference calls, conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event.
Cost of this training is: $1790
Training Facilitator is the Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June, 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, his curriculum has been adapted by many trainers for educating Intentional interim Ministers across the world.
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Thu28Jan20213:30 pm
Join us for our first ever Innovative Incubator Lab sponsored by the Center for Congregational Health. We will have a drop in conversation via Zoom on Thursday, January 28 from 3:30 to 5:00.
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Thu25Feb20213 - 4 pmCome join us for our Innovative Incubator Lab sponsored by the Center for Congregational Health. This will be a time to share space with other creatives and hopeful leaders of today's church. You can share your big ideas of what could be possible, bounce ideas off others, or just have a space that is focused on thriving and not surviving.We will have a drop in conversation on Thursday, February 25 from 3:00 to 4:00. You can join us on zoom atQuestions? Email Charity at charity.roberson@healthychurch.org"
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Thu25Feb2021Thu29Apr20219 am - 3 pmVirtual
Would you like to speak with a consultant or coach?
We are living in unprecedented times that are creating new challenges for clergy and faith leaders. Because of these times, we are offering an opportunity to have a conversation with one of our exceptional consultants.
With the generous support of the Lilly Endowment Inc., the Center is now able to offer a free, 45-minute support session with one of our trained ministry consultants or coaches. You may sign up for an individual session, one-on-one, with your entire staff, and/or bring a group of lay leaders to the virtual meeting. The focus of the session is entirely up to you—whether you need help addressing specific COVID-19 related challenges or more general ministry concerns or issues. After the initiation conversation, if you wish to have additional sessions we will work with you and your congregation's financial situation to explore the paths forward.Sessions are currently available on Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, utilizing web-based video conferencing. After signing up for a specific date and time, you will be sent a link to the session. If for some reason you cannot attend at the time you have reserved, please email us and cancel the session as early as possible.
If you would like to schedule a session, just click here and you will be directed to the registration page. We look forward to talking with you!
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Mon01Mar2021Fri05Mar2021
The virtual course consists of a 5-day online classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork led by Les Robinson.
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Thu04Mar202111:00 amAIIM members are invited to a conversation on the first Thursday of each month at 11 am ET.When: Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Topic: Discerning vitality and life in faith communities.Register in advance for this meeting:After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.For more information about this gathering contact beth.kennett@healthychurch.org
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Wed17Mar202110 am ETOn-line
Research conducted during the last year shows the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted faith communities in both expected and unexpected ways. Faith communities are changing, but in what ways and for how long? This webinar will explore what's happening and look at emerging trends that may define the future of faith communities. Topics addressed in the webinar will include:
- Financial giving
- Congregational thriving and vitality
- Relationships inside and outside the congregation
- Congregations and community engagement
- Attendance and participation IRL (in real life)
- New metrics for measuring thriving
Dr. Chris Gambill has been with the Center for Congregational Health since its beginning in 1992 and currently directs the Center’s work. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A.), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Capella University (Ph.D.). Chris is also an ordained Baptist minister and has served previously as a pastor, interim pastor and as a campus minister at UNC-Charlotte, NC State University, and Appalachian State University. He and his wife Joy also served as student workers in Taiwan, Republic of China. He has extensive experience helping individuals and groups in managing interpersonal and intergroup conflict; developing capacity and skill in utilizing emotional intelligence; creating participative processes for strategic planning; facilitating staff team development; improving job performance; developing effective communication and dialogue processes; and providing individual and team leadership coaching.
There is limited seating so register now while spaces are still available
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Thu01Apr202111:00 amAIIM members are invited to a conversation on the first Thursday of each month at 11 am ET.When: Apr 1, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Topic: Discerning vitality and life in faith communities.Register in advance for this meeting:After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.For more information about this gathering contact beth.kennett@healthychurch.org
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Mon05Apr2021Mon14Jun20213:30 PM ETOn-line
MONDAYS: APRIL 5 TO JUNE 14, 2021—SKIP MEMORIAL DAY | 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. (Prior coach training required.)
Using Helping People Change (available from Amazon and other online vendors) as a resource and applying ICF core competencies, participants will learn a process of coaching leaders to create and pursue a plan for intentional change. Practice and feedback will further develop coaching skills. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Mon05Apr2021Thu18Nov2021VariousOn-line
Pinnacle Leadership Associates is launching Summit Coach Training to equip coaches who will guide others as they grow into the persons that God has called them to be. All classes will be offered in an online format and taught by credentialed coach practitioners.
Students completing the four required courses successfully will receive our in-house certification--Summit Certified Life Coach (SCLC). Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to those who request them. Hours can be applied toward a professional coach credential. Pinnacle is applying for all courses to be ICF Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) but all hours taken will qualify for the ICF Portfolio track for ACC certification.
Basic Commitments of Summit Coach Training
- Recognizing that every person is a unique creation of God, and we will encourage each student to live into their special calling with passion and intentionality.
- We adhere to and practice the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics.
- We will use the ICF Core Competencies (updated October 2019) and the ICF Definition of Coaching as the basis of our teaching and training.
- We will adhere to the ICF Program Accreditation Code of Conduct.
- We will practice a coaching mindset in our teaching and training and seek to instill that perspective in our students.
- Although we will accept all qualified students, we are specifically interested in equipping leaders in churches, judicatories, and faith-based organizations to use coaching skills in their present and future settings.
- We will assist students to apply a coaching mindset in their present place of service.
* The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
For more information on Summit Coach Training from Pinnacle, contact Ircel Harrison.
CREDENTIAL
Our in-house certification—Summit Certified Life Coach (SCLC)—will be awarded to all who successfully complete the four required courses. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to those who request them.
Hours can be applied toward a professional coach credential. Pinnacle is applying for all courses to be ICF Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) but all hours taken will qualify for the ICF Portfolio track for ACC certification. Courses will be conducted in compliance with the ICF Code of Ethics, the ICF Program Accreditation Code of Conduct, and the ICF Core Competencies. For more information about the International Coaching Federation and credentialing, go to this website.
Instructors
IRCEL HARRISON
Ircel Harrison is an ACC credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Professional Life Coach with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. He has over 1000 hours of experience coaching individuals and groups in a number of settings. He is Associate Supplemental Professor of Missional Theology for Central Seminary (Shawnee, KS) and has taught coaching classes there. He is certified to administer several assessments including the Peoplemap, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the DiSC Personality Profile, the Innovator’s DNA Assessment, and the Social+Emotional Intelligence Profile.
He is co-author (with Mark Tidsworth) of Disciple Development Coaching©, author of The Coaching Leader: Coaching Groups and Teams, and a frequent contributor to Christian Coaching Magazine. He is an affiliate member of the institute of Coaching and a member of Christian Coaching Network International.
For additional information about the program, please contact Coaching Coordinator Ircel Harrison at ircelh@pinnlead.com or 615-423-8223.
BETH KENNETT
Beth Kennett is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is an ordained minister with standing in the United Church of Christ. Beth is the coordinator of coaching services at the Center for Congregational Health and has experience as pastor, educator, denomination staff, conflict management facilitator, and has worked in the areas of Faith and Vocation and leadership development training.
Beth holds a Master of Divinity degree, as well as Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music education and Flute Performance, with continuing education in a variety of topics including the Workplace Big 5 Personality Assessment, Advanced Coach Training, Conflict Management and Mediation, Intentional Interim Ministry, and Facilitating Difficult Conversations.
Outside of work Beth enjoys an array of activities from creatively playing with textiles to make new things by knitting and sewing, enjoying playing music with friends, and engaging in training and competing in track and field events in the Senior Games.
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Tue06Apr2021Tue08Jun20216:30 pm ETOn-line
TUESDAYS: APRIL 6 TO JUNE 8, 2021 | 6:30 PM ET/5:30 PM CT
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes.
Participants will learn basic skills in coaching based on the International Coaching Federation* Core Competencies as well as practice these skills. Topics include ethical practices in coaching, developing a coaching presence, active listening, asking good questions, and cultivating client learning and growth. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Thu08Apr2021Thu10Jun20213:30 PM ETOn-line
THURSDAYS: APRIL 8 TO JUNE 10, 2021 | 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. (Module One or prior coach training required.)
Using the ICF Core Competencies, participants will learn how to use the coach approach in their lives and ministries and develop a coaching mindset. Topics will include coaching based on values; the neuroscience of coaching; and the faith component in coaching. Practice and feedback will further develop coaching skills. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Mon17May2021Fri21May20219 am - 4 pm ET
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact beth.kennett@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum. -
Mon13Sep2021Mon15Nov20213:30 - 5:00 pm (ET)Virtual
MONDAYS, 2:30-4:00 CT/3:30-5:00 ET, SEPTEMBER 13-NOVEMBER 15
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. Before signing up for this training, one must have completed at least 40 hours of coach training.
Participants will both coach and provide feedback for others, explore and understand the value of assessments and inventories for coaching clients, receive written feedback on at least three coaching conversations, and further develop their own identities as professional coaches. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Tue14Sep2021Tue16Nov20215:30 - 7:00 pm (ET)Virtual
TUESDAYS, 4:30-6:00 CT/5:30 TO 7:00 ET, SEPTEMBER 14-NOVEMBER 16
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. (Module One or prior coach training required.)
Using the ICF Core Competencies, participants will learn how to use the coach approach in their lives and ministries and develop a coaching mindset. Topics will include coaching based on values; the neuroscience of coaching; and the faith component in coaching. Practice and feedback will further develop coaching skills. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Wed15Sep2021Wed17Nov20211:30 - 3:00 pm (ET)Virtual
WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-2:00 CT/1:30-3:00 ET, SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 17
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. Before signing up for this training, one must have completed at least 30 hours of coach training.
This class applies coaching skills to working with groups and teams. The participant’s own role as group or team leader will guide the application of the ICF* Core Competencies and ICF* Team Coaching Competencies. Resources for the class are The Coaching Leader: Coaching Groups and Teams available as a digital download from Pinnacle Leadership Press and the ICF* Team Coaching Competencies. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Thu16Sep2021Thu18Nov202110:00 - 11:30 am (ET)Virtual
THURSDAYS, 9:00 TO 10:30 CT/10:00 TO 11:30 AM ET, SEPTEMBER 16-NOVEMBER 18
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes.
Participants will learn basic skills in coaching based on the International Coaching Federation* Core Competencies as well as practice these skills. Topics include ethical practices in coaching, developing a coaching presence, active listening, asking good questions, and cultivating client learning and growth. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Thu16Sep2021Thu18Nov20213:30 - 5:00 pm (ET)virtual
THURSDAYS, 2:30-4:00 CT/3:30-5:00 ET, SEPTEMBER 16-NOVEMBER 18
The first and last sessions will be two hours. All other weekly sessions will be 90 minutes. Before signing up for this training, one must have completed at least 30 hours of coach training.
Using Helping People Change (available from Amazon and other online vendors) as a resource and applying ICF* core competencies, participants will learn a process of coaching leaders to create and pursue a plan for intentional change. Practice and feedback will further develop coaching skills. (16 hours) Fee: $650. A deposit of $150 holds your spot. Remainder can be paid monthly.
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Mon18Oct2021Fri22Oct20219 am - 4 pm ETVirtual
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact beth.kennett@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum. -
Sun07Nov20214:00 - 5:30 pmVirtual
As a church, and as individual believers, we are called to be a light in the world. One way to be a light in the world is to stand out in the way we communicate with others. We live in a world where every conversation with family members, every decision made within a church, every meeting with co-workers and every post on social media has the potential to ignite an ugly conflict with those we care about. What passes as “communication” more often disconnects and separates us from others, and escalates conflictual situations.
This course session is based on this premise: before we can communicate and connect compassionately with others, we must take the first step to connect compassionately with ourselves AND with God.
Participants in this session will be introduced to a framework that can help them identify their feelings, thoughts, and needs in order to lay a healthier foundation for compassionate communication that may actually prevent a conflict.
Enlist a Sunday school class, a mission group, your deacons, elders or other leadership bodies to join us in this webinar. Targeted invitations will allow the work of the training to continue in healthy ways in relationships and in your church.
Join us on Sunday, November 7 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. as we learn tools to engage in healthier communication and conversation.
Through our Thriving Congregations Lilly Grant, we are able to greatly subsidize the cost of this event. Cost is just $50.00 per congregation. Once a church has registered, you will receive a link to share with participants so they can log on individually. There will be small group breakouts led by trained consultants and individuals will be mixed with other congregations, while pastors, ministers and church staff will have their own breakout group.
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Mon21Mar2022Fri25Mar20229 am - 4 pm ETVirtual
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum. -
Sun15May20224:30 amZoom
We are excited to announce our next webinar in our conflict series. Anatomy of a Conflict, Part 2: Addressing Needs, Without Demanding Agreement. "This time conflict gets personal, actually interpersonal. In this webinar you will learn skills to help address conflict between individuals. You will learn skills to identify ways to respond to conflict, develop boundaries, and a path to create greater understanding and wholeness in your relationships."May 15, 4:30 to 6:00Cost is $25.00 per person or congregation.Register at QR code in image or at https://healthychurch.brushfire.com/theanatomyofconflictpart2/532129. -
Tue17May20223:00 amZoom
"We are excited to explore the unique possibilities that come with integrating technology in your ministry when we gather on May 17. We will focus on how to communicate with your congregation about the possibilities of integrating technology. We hope by crowd sourcing and sharing some of the most unique, moving and even bizarre stories of what is possible with expanding technology you will have broad language to talk about the possibilities with your church.Tell us, what is the most unique story of what has happened in your congregation through the expanded use of technology? Email Charity at charity.roberson@healthchurch.org with your best stories."
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Mon23May2022Fri27May20229 am - 4 pm ETVirtual
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum. -
Mon12Sep2022Mon07Nov202213:00:00 - 16:00Zoom
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training consists of a 9-week classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and participation in a series of teleconferences.
Dates:
Each Monday for 9 weeks, from 1 pm - 4 pm. Begins on September 12, 2022 and goes through November 7, 2022. This training will be conducted via Zoom. Specific dates and times for the fieldwork teleconferences will be scheduled during the class.
Costs for training:
- Standard: $1,765
- AIIM, IMN members and Pinnacle Leadership Associates: 10% discount
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon17Oct2022Fri21Oct20229 am - 4 pm ETVirtual
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum. -
Mon14Nov2022Thu01Dec202212 - 4 pm ETVirtual
Interim Ministry Classes and Training
- (WEEK 1) MON NOV 14, 2022 THUR NOV 17, 2022
- (WEEK 2) MON NOV 28, 2022 THUR DEC 01, 2022
12 pm - 4 pm (Eastern Time) Virtual
This is a virtual course (via zoom). It consists of 8 half days (12 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Nov. 14 – 17 and Nov. 28 – Dec. 1) in a virtual classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork. This half day format is designed to enable busy pastors and others to attend to other matters on the same days they are enrolled in the course. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 8-half day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It focuses on the work of the leader, the interim minister as s/he leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-class assignments. Class begins at 12:00 PM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Thursday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 15-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740Training
Facilitators:
Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan serves on the faculty of the Center for Congregational Health and is currently Interim Senior Pastor of Church of the Red Rocks, UCC, in beautiful Sedona, AZ. In 2017, he was invited to modify and enhance to Interim Ministry Training and to offer the same as a Doctor of Ministry Program Cohort at Interdenominational Theological Center, in Atlanta, GA. Les Robinson served as Asst. Adjunct Faculty.Rev. Dr. Les Robinson will assist in two segments of this course. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years
before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many other trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum.
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Mon14Nov2022Fri18Nov20221:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Christ, Macon, GA
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training consists of a 5-day classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and participation in a series of teleconferences.
Dates:
The dates for the class are November 14 - 18,2022. The lab will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude Friday before noon. It will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Pl., Macon, GA.
Costs for training:
- Standard: $1,765
- This event is partially underwritten by a grant. The cost of this training is $500.
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Mon24Apr2023Fri28Apr20239:00am - 4:00pm ETVirtual
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum.
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Mon16Oct2023Thu19Oct202310:00 amHayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608
We are offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities to assist them with the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life
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Tue19Mar20241:30 pmVirtual
Ministry amid political polarization—how to help your congregation manage in 2024
This workshop is designed to provide practical tools and strategies to help your congregation and community find connections and move beyond polarization.
This 90-minute workshop will offer the opportunity to learn about resources for clergy and lay leaders as well as to provide practical tools for navigating conversations about politics. It is often thought that conversations about politics should not happen in the context of church. However, being able to have discussions about what is important in the work of communities and government can lead to greater connection and the ability to ask the questions:
- How does my faith impact my political thinking?
- How does government impact my faith?
- How can I be a part of a faith community where we might not all agree about politics?
- Is it OK to talk about politics with other people of faith?
- Is it OK to talk about politics at church?
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Mon06May2024Fri10May20249:00am - 4:00pm ETVirtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 26, 2024
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM each day, Monday - Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, please contact Anne.Tambling@healthychurch.org for more information.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum.
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Tue21May20241:30 pmVirtual
Join us for 90 minute workshops designed to give you concrete tools to use in your leadership and provide training tools to use with leadership.
Cost: $25.00
Recordings provided to all who register and will include guidance for using the workshops with your leadership and staff teams.
Next Workshop:
DeInstituting the Institution
How do you move your church to try something new? We know that many things about the institution of church are not working today but moving a congregation to think differently about how we define "church" can be a challenge. Learn about nontraditional churches and ministries to inspire imagination and learn consulting skills to help navigate the conversations within your church and inspire holy curiosity about what the church can be today.Following the workshop, congregations will also have the option to work with a consultant to utilize the tools in the workshops in their own contexts for an additional fee.
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Tue30Jul20241:30 - 3:00 pm (ET)Virtual
Led by Rev. Anne Tambling
In a society focused on radical individualism, the idea of community is often elusive. This is a time for us to lead a shared path out of isolation, fear, and the false notion of scarcity! Imagine a future where people are not isolated by the transitions inherent to life but are uplifted by communities that recognize the strength in unity and the power of shared experiences. Through this workshop, we will explore our own need for connection and find ways to create compassionate communities of mutual support, both in our own lives and the communities where we serve. Each participant will go away with tools to use in their own life as we build a path out of isolation, fear, and scarcity. -
Mon26Aug2024Thu29Aug202410:00 amUmstead Park UCC, Raleigh NC
The period of transition after the departure of a minister is an incredibly important and vulnerable time for a congregation. Today, more than ever, this period is filled with questions about the future of the congregation and its staffing needs and desires. Finances, attendance, facilities, beliefs are all topics that have to be addressed during a time with no ministerial leadership. As churches needs increase during this transition period, organizations and denominations that previously provided support are no longer able to do so at the level required by congregations. There is a great need for consultants trained specifically for this time period in the life of a congregation.
Transition Consultant training will provide you with concrete tools to use with congregations, an awareness of how to navigate conflict that may arise, and a framework for how to walk alongside a congregation in transition. This framework helps a congregation to clarify its mission, strategize for the future, and navigate the details of the search process.
Participants needing hotel accommodations can look at hotels in the Brier Creek or Crabtree Mall areas
Cost: $1545
Dates: August 26-29, 10:00 to 6:00 each day
Lunch and snacks will be provided each day.Location: Umstead Park UCC
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Mon09Sep2024
A new semester of core curriculum begins with the first class on Monday, September 9. Click here to register and learn more about the core curriculum, and electives, being offered this fall.
Pinnacle Leadership Associates offers Summit Coach Training to equip coaches who will guide others as they grow into the persons that God has called them to be. All classes will be offered in an online format and taught by credentialed coach practitioners. If you are interested in hosting an on-site class, contact us.
Summit Coach Training courses are accredited by the International Coaching Federation* for credentialing at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level and for continuing coach education.
* The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
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Tue24Sep2024
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Mon14Oct2024Fri18Oct20249:00 amVirtual
15% discount if you register by noon on 10/7!!!
This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by individual fieldwork. The fieldwork entails completing a project related to one of the focus points covered in class, and participating in a series of teleconferences.
This 5-day course combines the Interim Ministry 1 (the work of the leader) and the Interim Ministry 2 (the work of the congregation) courses. It is designed for those individuals who have already discerned God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as he/she leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete six pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event. Note: Applicants who previously completed IM1, and who now wish to complete their training in order to be recognized as an Intentional Interim Minister, can join the on-going class at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and will finish at 4:00 PM on Friday.
Cost of this training: $1740
Training Facilitator is the Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum.
Register here for this event here.
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Mon28Oct2024Thu31Oct202410:00 amGrace Crossing Baptist Church, 5600 Rocky River Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215
Faith communities are looking for assistance in meeting the increasingly complex challenges of mission, ministry and congregational life. The programmatic, cookie-cutter answers once offered by denominations and traditional consultants are now often inadequate to meet these challenges. The need is growing for consultants who can provide more personalized, context-specific help to faith communities.
To meet this growing need for qualified consultants, the Center for Congregational Health is offering a process to train and develop consultants to work with faith communities. The training consists of a 4-day classroom experience, followed by individual fieldwork and participation in a series of teleconferences.
Dates: The dates for the in-person class are October 28 - 31, 2024. The lab will begin at 10 am on Monday (9 am T, W, Th) and conclude Thursday by 5 pm. The training will be held in the Charlotte, NC area.
Costs for training:
- Standard: $1950
- This event is partially underwritten by a grant. The cost of this training is $1200.
Please note: a quality learning experience is dependent upon a minimum number of active participants. The Center reserves the right to cancel any training event that does not reach a minimum of 10. Please take this into consideration when making travel arrangements.
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Tue19Nov2024
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Wed20Nov202410:00 amVirtual Workshop
What Matters Most Now: Tools for self care that radiate outwards
These are some of the most challenging times to be in leadership in the Church. We want to help you breathe deeply, find clarity and focus on what you’re needing right now. In this workshop you will learn three practices to help you care for yourself and for your personal relationships.
Join us for this 90 minute virtual conversation.
Register here
