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Stepping Up to Supervision: Essential Training for Church Leaders

Join faith+lead for “Stepping Up to Supervision,” a training series by Susan Beaumont, designed to enhance your supervisory skills within a faith-based context. Starting on August 13, this three-session course covers essential topics like performance management, hiring practices, and effective feedback. Register now to gain practical strategies and theological insights that will empower you to lead your congregation more effectively. Sessions will be held on August 13, 20, and 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time. Enroll for $195 and access the recordings for a year. Enroll Now

Developed from extensive experience with congregations and denominational bodies across the US and Canada, Susan Beaumont’s “Stepping Up to Supervision” is the go-to training series for anyone looking to enhance their supervisory skills in a faith-based context. Whether you are a seasoned clergy person, manage a church office, or work in other ministry areas, this course is designed to help you navigate the specific challenges of supervision within a faith community.

Course Overview:

Join us on August 13, 20, and 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time for three impactful sessions. Each session includes a 30-minute break and will be recorded for one year of access, allowing you to revisit the materials as your supervision and leadership needs evolve.

What You’ll Learn:

Supervision in a Congregation: Explore the unique dynamics of supervisory roles within a church setting, balancing covenantal relationships with employment relationships.

Setting Performance Expectations: Learn to define essential functions, core competencies, and performance goals for your team, supported by well-crafted job descriptions.

Crafting Feedback Conversations: Develop skills in providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and fostering open communication.

The Annual Performance Appraisal: Master the developmental and evaluative aspects of annual reviews, enhancing both individual and team performance.

Hiring Right: Discover best practices for the hiring process and avoid common pitfalls, ensuring you select the right candidates for your team.

Progressive Discipline and Termination: Understand how to implement performance improvement plans and manage terminations effectively and justly.

Meet the Instructor:

Susan Beaumont, an acclaimed consultant, coach, author, and spiritual director, brings her extensive expertise in leadership dynamics and organizational behavior to this course. With a unique blend of theological reflection and practical strategies, she empowers leaders to nurture both their congregations and themselves.

Register Today:

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your supervisory skills and better serve your faith community. Enroll now for $195 and gain nine contact hours of invaluable training. A payment plan is available, and scholarships can be applied for on the course page.

Join us for “Stepping Up to Supervision” and embark on a transformative journey to become a more effective supervisor within your faith community.

Course Dates: August 13, 20, and 27, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time (with a 30-minute break)

Cost: $195 (Payment plan available)

Register Here: Enroll Now