Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict

Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict and Polarities, reflecting our changing times. Conflict in congregational life is unique – it mixes organizational dynamics with personality, family history, conflict, theology and of course, faith. This combination creates both challenges and possibilities. This workshop provides church leaders with an opportunity to consider their role as leaders in this dynamic environment, …
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Navigating to the Next Normal: Challenges and Opportunities for the Church in Canada

You are invited to join leading thinkers, clergy and others to creatively engage with issues facing the Church in Canada. Many of us have been thinking about new church trends for a long time. In 2011 the Congregational Leadership Program at Grebel hosted a day of conversation on Leading the Church in a Post-Christian, Postmodern …
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The Boundaries Course

We were created for relationship. God’s word in creation, “It is not good that the man should be alone,” echoes out to all of us. Today, we find ourselves in many, many relationships, with intimate partners, parents, siblings, children, friends, colleagues, and church-friends. How would our lives be different if those relationships were more healthy? …
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The Art of Coaching Teams

What you will learn Can you honestly say you are meeting all the needs of your congregation? Is that even possible? The truth is that it doesn’t matter how motivated, dedicated, or organized you are, it’s still impossible to do everything yourself. And it’s critical to have others you can depend on. You need a …
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