Dates: March 20-22 and September 18-20, 2023

 

Course Description: The Leadership in Ministry Workshop at Lynchburg is a twice-a-year, peer-based clergy leadership development program. It is part of the Pastoral Excellence Programs of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (spring and fall). Some participants have attended for several years, with some participating for over a decade, reaping the benefits of long-term commitment to personal and professional growth. This program's goals are to;

The Leadership in Ministry workshops will apply Bowen Family Systems Theory as further developed by Edwin Friedman, author of Generation to Generation and A Failure of Nerve, to ministerial and organizational leadership. The majority of time is spent in peer group case studies led by experienced faculty coaches. As such, participants work to apply the theory to the "real world" realities of their ministry context. 

 

Participants are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Masks are not mandatory but recommended. Decisions on safety protocol can change between registration and the event. Any changes will be made via email. 

 

Location: Eagle Eyrie Conference Center, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503

With: Andrew Archie, Lance King, Elaine Boomer, Israel Galindo Bill Pyle and Carla Toenniessen

Schedule: Program will start promptly at 2PM on Monday and conclude the following Wednesday at 12 PM. Plan to attend the entire program. Return flights should not be booked before 3PM.

Program Fee: $850. It includes access to past and upcoming webinar presentations by LIM faculty and a minimum of 3 group sessions per season.  Single session rate is $510.

Housing: Housing rates are $360 for double occupancy (2 nights per session, 4 total) and $460 for single occupancy (2 nights per session, 4 total). Housing covers Monday and Tuesday nights. Linens are included. All guest rooms have a private bathroom. 

Meals: Are included in housing prices. Meals included are: Monday dinner, Tuesday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Wednesday breakfast. 

Limited scholarships are available. Submit your financial aid request HERE. Aid is limited to program fees only and is not applicable to travel or housing expenses. Payment plans can also be arranged. 

Sample Schedule: 

MONDAY