This course is designed for clergy serving in the primary role of leadership in a small congregation. This cohort will provide training in the ins-and-outs of running a parish liturgically, pastorally and administratively as well as support and resources for ministry particularly focused on the church calendar in this season (September-December) of the year. Participants in this course will learn effective methods of church administration, basic principles in pastoring small churches, and helpful ideas for liturgy. Cohort members will explore both big-picture topics and practical details such as what organizational systems work best for their church, how to plan for the bishop’s visit, and/or what stewardship in a small church looks like. Content of the course will also be shaped, in large part, to the specific needs of members of the cohort.
Instructor: The Rev. Canon Leyla King
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:45pm-3:00pm CT
Dates: September 3-November 12 (skipping one week TBD)
