Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

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From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Dates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification.

• Self-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time

• Online Group Session One: Saturday April 2, 2022, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain

• Online Group Session Two: Sunday April 10, 2022, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain

Leadership: Dr Julie Clayton, hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift and Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry

Full Details are Here.

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Dates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification.

• Self-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time

• Online Group Session One: Saturday April 2, 2022, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain

• Online Group Session Two: Sunday April 10, 2022, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain

Leadership: Dr Julie Clayton, hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift and Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry

Full Details are Here.

This course will be a great option for you if you are in direct contact with the public in your volunteer or paid work in the community of faith – you maybe an administrator, a custodian, choir leader, greeter, member of the pastoral care support team. Also an excellent course for you if there are friends or family members in your circle who you would like to know how to assist more effectively.

Dates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification.

• Self-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time

• Online Group Session One: Tuesday March 29, 2022, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am - 1pm Mountain

• Online Group Session Two: Wednesday March 30, 2022, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am - 1pm Mountain

Click for Full Details.

This course will be a great option for you if you are in direct contact with the public in your volunteer or paid work in the community of faith – you maybe an administrator, a custodian, choir leader, greeter, member of the pastoral care support team. Also an excellent course for you if there are friends or family members in your circle who you would like to know how to assist more effectively.

Dates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification.

• Self-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time

• Online Group Session One: Tuesday March 29, 2022, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am - 1pm Mountain

• Online Group Session Two: Wednesday March 30, 2022, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am - 1pm Mountain

Click for Full Details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Click here for full details and to register.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Click here for full details and to register.

This will be a great opportunity to learn more about how to be a competent leader, a supportive colleague, and a friend for those in your community with mental wellbeing decline. You will learn more about your own mental wellbeing and have an important credential for your resume if you plan to work with youth in the future.

This course is over two Saturdays, one week apart. (February 5 and 12) as detailed below, and is offered specifically for participants who are 18-35 years of age.

Your participation is completed in three parts. Part One: A self-directed module that you complete online in your own time. Part Two: Online group session one. Part Three: Online group session two.

 Participants will learn how to:

• recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis

• initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem

• discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being

• assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation

• check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

Dates: Saturday February 5 and Saturday February 12, 2022. 2-6pm Pacific/3-7pm Mountain.

Leadership: Dr Julie Clayton, hosted by Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry.

Pricing: $100

Details and Registration Link here.

This will be a great opportunity to learn more about how to be a competent leader, a supportive colleague, and a friend for those in your community with mental wellbeing decline. You will learn more about your own mental wellbeing and have an important credential for your resume if you plan to work with youth in the future.

This course is over two Saturdays, one week apart. (February 5 and 12) as detailed below, and is offered specifically for participants who are 18-35 years of age.

Your participation is completed in three parts. Part One: A self-directed module that you complete online in your own time. Part Two: Online group session one. Part Three: Online group session two.

 Participants will learn how to:

• recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis

• initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem

• discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being

• assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation

• check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

Dates: Saturday February 5 and Saturday February 12, 2022. 2-6pm Pacific/3-7pm Mountain.

Leadership: Dr Julie Clayton, hosted by Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry.

Pricing: $100

Details and Registration Link here.

Core, Character, Competence, Call, Community.

Renewing Leadership For Ministry Personnel in the PM and CW Regional Councils

This multi-week program invites you to connect and reconnect with your core gifts and strengths, to reflect on God’s call as you experience it now and align once again with the essential character you bring to your ministry leadership. Over the 6-week course you will meet online in large and small groups, complete a 360 assessment (purposefully receiving feedback from a cross section of people who you respect and trust) culminating in a one-on-one coaching session. Upon finishing the Renewing Leadership process, you will have a personal plan for moving forward with what has emerged in the course. This course is facilitated by Allison Rennie, LeaderShift Director, and LeaderWise.org colleagues Deborah Rundlett and Okokon Udo. Renewing Leadership is for Ministry Personnel in the Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils only. Space is limited to 18. The $1100 actual cost per person is subsidized by LeaderShift to make this opportunity available at $550 per participant.

• 10 hours of cohort learning

• 2 hours of one-on-one coaching

• 6 weeks this April - June 2021

Learn more here: leadershiftpm.ca/RenewingLeadership