Leading Well is a Retreat for Church Leaders
Join us for a four-day training experience for pastors, diaconal ministers and church leaders that offers practical learning, Sabbath rest and collegial support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Renew yourself through worship, prayer, rest and fellowship.
Practice living and leading well as you build on your gifts and strengths.
Inspire team members to be creative, collaborative and conscious of God’s presence in their lives.
Learn ways to interpret your ministry context and adapt to changing ministry environment.
Gain wisdom from your colleagues around a variety of ministry issues.
LEARNING SESSIONS
DAY ONE – Tuesday
Becoming a Healing Community
Learning the Rhythm of Ceasing
Naming Intentions for the Week
DAY TWO – Wednesday
Rest As Resistance
Longings and Losses
Naming Competing Commitments
DAY THREE – Thursday
Becoming a Place of Healing
Spiritual Growth & Communal Listening
Living the Priesthood of All Believers
DAY FOUR – Friday
Naming Tools for the Journey Together (Crowd-sourcing)
Designing Your Leadership Plan
Blessing in Our Baptismal Call
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS EXPERIENCE?
Pastors of small and large churches who desire to work from a sense of rest and renewal.
Diaconal ministers and program staff who work with ministry teams.
Diaconal and health ministers who support wellness ministry initiatives.
Newly called ministry leaders who seek to rethink and reimagine ministry in new ways.
Judicatory leaders seeking develop healthy cultures and systems in faith communities.
LEADING WELL FACILITATORS
Your facilitators for the Leading Well Learning Retreat include:
Tammy Devine, Worship Leader, Facilitator & Coach
Jim LaDoux, Retreat Host, Facilitator & Coach
Matthew Short, Worship Leader, Facilitator & Chaplain
John Weit, Musician & Facilitator
COSTS | WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Price per person (fees vary based on the type of accommodation chosen):
One person, private room : $950 per person (*Available for Medical Reasons Only!)
Two people, two in a room : $850 per person, shared bathroom
Commuter Off-site housing : $650 per person (9 meals & hospitality incl. on site)
Special rate for non-participating spouse in shared room: $450 per person
All-inclusive Program Fee includes tuition, event preparation, participant materials, housing (if desired), 9 meals and on-site hospitality.
For Approved Siebert Grant Participants: Please register using the “SIEBERT” options. NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED for Double accommodations. A payment of $150 is required for those requesting a Single room (for Medical Reasons Only!). NOTE: The number of single rooms available at Spirit in the Desert is limited. Rooms will be reserved on a first come-first served basis for those with legitimate medical needs. Off-site accommodations are also available (commuter rates apply).
For those staying at Spirit in the Desert: For Early Arrival, please make arrangements directly with Guest Services at Spirit in the Desert, 480.488.5218 or denise@spiritinthedesert.org. Payment for early arrivals will be collected by Spirit in the Desert.
The Leading Well Retreat is developed and produced through Vibrant Faith.