practices and traits to navigate conflict faithfully & successfully

Leading Through Conflict

A Workshop Opportunity with Renowned Facilitator, Susan Nienaber

Leading Through Conflict Workshop

Friday October 27 - Saturday October 28, 2023

In-Person in Calgary, Alberta

Online, via Zoom

A LeaderSHIFT Event, in Partnership with Chinook Winds Regional Council

This workshop is for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in the Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada — and anyone wanting to gain practices and learn traits to navigate conflict faithfully, and successfully.

With Susan Nienaber, participants will learn the essential practices and traits of communities of faith, and leaders, that lead to successful navigation of conflict in congregations!

The goal of this Workshop is to increase the health of communities of faith, and the effectiveness of ministry personnel.

Susan has worked with United Church congregations and regions extensively. She knows our context, our polity and our theology. More importantly, she knows how to help communities and leaders learn more about themselves, so that they can lead more faithfully and effectively. According to Susan, “In an age of great divisiveness and polarization, I am an eternal optimist. I believe in human and organizational transformation and have devoted my life to walking alongside people who are experiencing enormous change and challenge.” Sounds like the church right now!

Mountain Time Zone Only

This event is held from the Mountain Time Zone for Online and In-Person Attendees alike. Please take note of the relationship between your own time zone and Mountain Time Zone so that you are arriving on time to the sessions.

Workshop Overview

• Friday, October 27, 2023: 7-9pm (Mountain Time)

• Saturday, October 28, 2023: 9:30am – 5pm (Mountain Time)

Workshop Agenda

Friday, October 27

all times are in Mountain Time

6:15 pm In-Person Check In Table opens
6:30 pm Online Zoom Gathering opens
7:00 pm Opening & Worship
7:30 pm Workshop Session 1: Rev. Susan Nienaber
9:00pm Closing prayer

Saturday, October 28

all times are in Mountain Time

8:30 am Doors and Zoom opens
9:00 am Opening & Worship
9:30 am Workshop Session 2: Rev. Susan Nienaber
(10:30-10:45 am: break time)
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Workshop Session 3: Susan Nienaber
(3:00–3:15 pm: break time)
5:00 pm Closing

Held In-Person at Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2 and Online via Zoom

In-Person GROUPS OF up to 3 FOLKS FROM THE SAME CONGREGATION RECEIVE A DISCOUNT!

• Communities of faith sending up to 3 people In-Person can pay the $250 flat rate (a 44% discount per person).

Group Discount Details

• Members of an In-Person group should NOT purchase the $150 Individual Ticket. They should wait to receive the $0 “Participant Information Form” link from their group leader.

How to receive the Group Rate for In-Person Groups

1. Complete the Group Payment Request form.

2. Receive an email from our Registrar with a) group payment details and b) instructions for how to register your group members.

3. Once the group payment is arranged, the group’s payee sends group members the “Participant Information Form” link to submit their personal registration details (workshop choices, menu choices, emergency contact details).

Members of a group should NOT purchase the $150 Ticket. They should wait for the link from their group’s payee.

Susan Neinaber

Susan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, consultant, mediator, ordained clergyperson and District Superintendent in the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She writes, lectures, and leads training workshops and retreats on managing conflict and change, fostering health and well-being of leaders, and revitalizing organizations.  

WORKSHOP Host

Rev. Michelle Slater (LeaderSHIFT)

Group Discount & Registrations

• Individual In-Person Tickets ($150) can be purchased online here, or by phone or email with our Registrar.

• Individual Online Tickets ($75), can be purchased online here, or by phone or email with our Registrar.

• Group Payments Options for In-Person Groups: Credit Card, Cheque, or Cash. Please complete the Group Payment Request form above, and our Registrar will contact you for payment and “Participant Information Form” instructions (members of a group should NOT purchase the $150 Ticket). Communities of faith sending up to 3 people In-Person can pay the $250 flat rate (a 44% discount per person).

Your Stay (meals, rooming for In-Person participants)

Lunch on Saturday October 27, and snacks during the workshop are included in the registration fee.