Training Tuesdays

Training Tuesdays is an online training experience to inspire and equip local church leaders to connect more people with Jesus. Using Zoom, leaders connect from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn from an expert about a topic that helps 100% of our congregations to become 100 percent vital.

The trainings are recorded and can be accessed via our YouTube Playlist.
The handouts can be accessed in this searchable resource area.

Upcoming Webinars:

• December 3: "Living Well: A Holistic Approach to a Balanced Life"
  Presenters: Twanda King, Amanda McMurtrey, Martha Meredith, and Jack Shitama

Living Well is a holistic approach to living based on Christ’s command to “love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind, and with all of your strength.” (Mark 12:30-31) You'll learn how the Living Compass, a free well-being assessment, can shape your discipleship, your life, and your faith community. This Training Tuesday is for clergy and laity who are seeking to discover a new way to live out their Christian life.

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• December 10: "Leadership and Church Administration: Mastering Meeting Dynamics"

  
  Presenter: Dr. Teresa Holder, Ph.D., Professor of Communication and Head of the Department of Communication at Meredith College

  Meeting planning and unexpected meeting dynamics can present challenges and limit any well-intentioned team or committee chair. This workshop will equip you to prepare for meetings proactively. We will start with the basics such as determining when a meeting is needed, developing a simple and clear agenda, and documenting your team’s decisions with clarity and simplicity. The primary focus of our time together will be on facilitation skills and leading in a way that honors all who are involved and will include: 
  • How to facilitate (but not dominate) a meeting 
  • Structuring meetings so participation is shared among the extroverts and introverts 
  • Respecting and honoring cultural differences 
  • Working through conflict in a meeting Inspiring and empowering team members to feel invested in shared goals 
  • Building a sense of community in all of your teams and committees 

  This workshop is designed for team leaders, committee chairs, and anyone involved in facilitating and organizing meetings.
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