50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor
08.22.17 | Leader Development | by Dr. Robert Crossman
Congregations can help a new pastor get off to a strong start with these 50 Ways to acclimate a new pastor and make that new pastor feel truly welcome.
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Leadership Lessons from Sloth Bears and Cycling
08.15.16 | Leader Development | by Beth Ludlum
Watch a video with Beth Ludlum of Wesley Seminary and engage in daring conversations about making a way for young adult leaders.
The Soul of Leadership
06.15.16 | Leader Development | by Matt Poole
Good leaders lead from the soul, not the ego. In this video, the Rev. Matt Poole, invites you to explore this idea.
Three Things Leaders Should Know
10.26.15 | Leader Development | by Bridgette Young Ross
In this video, Dr. Bridgett Young Ross shares three important lessons for leaders.
Strategic Planning Tips for Churches, part 1
09.09.15 | Leader Development | by Christie Latona
by Christie Latona Strategic planning means different things for different people. When churches ask for strategic planning or visioning support, I have learned to ask the following: The mission of the United Methodist Church is "To make...
Does The United Methodist Church offer Online Theological Training for Leaders?
06.01.15 | Leader Development | by Christielatona | by Christie Latona
The UMC Cyber Campus provides a vast array of online theological learning opportunities.
Ways to Welcome your New Pastor
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Robert Crossman
Welcoming a new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital ministries.
When and How to Hold One-on-One Meetings
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Christie Latona
One-on-one meetings are a great tool for pastors and members of the congregation to share information and concerns and grow together.
Getting to Know New Pastors: Home Group Meetings
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Christie Latona
When a pastor moves to a new church, home meetings with people in the congregation are a good tool to create shared understandings and vision.
Welcoming a New Pastor
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Dr. Robert Crossman
Welcoming a new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital relationship and for the development of stable, long-term ministries together.