Resource Category: Leader Development

Training for deacons and their pastors. An overview of the biblical character needed and what that looks like in the deacon’s life, as well as practical ways deacons can fulfill their ministry to serve their church. Download Handout Here https://vimeo.com/644827725?share=copy

Grief is a journey unique to the individual. There are practical steps that can be taken to walk alongside someone in their grief journey. With the volume of loss experienced over the past 18 months the church has an opportunity of meeting people in their loss to love them well and point them to Jesus. […]

Contrary to our best laid plans, uncertainty is a constant in ministry. Understand the complexities of leadership and how to persevere courageously in your leadership role even in uncertain times. This video breakout was part of the Illinois Leadership Summit 2023 with Bruce Kirk https://vimeo.com/790243601?share=copy related resources

Learn how to lean into conflict and lead God’s church with skill and joy. This video was part of the breakout sessions during the Illinois Leadership Summit 2023 with Scott Nichols. https://vimeo.com/790248009?share=copy related resources

Gain insight and knowledge from this in-depth discussion on leading the church well through difficult times in life and ministry. This video was part of the breakout session at the Illinois Leadership Summit 2023 with Jeremy Byrd. https://vimeo.com/790259932?share=copy related resources

Courage isn’t an absence of fear, but an ability to persevere despite it. Discuss how to plan and prepare for the ups and downs of ministry instead of simply reacting to them in the moment. https://vimeo.com/790297625?share=copy related resources

Learn how to build biblical, servant-oriented leadership that will create healthy staff relationships with one another. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/790319027 related resources

Culture often makes or breaks a team. That’s why it’s imperative churches with limited budgets avoid mistakes when building and hiring around staffing culture. Gain ideas from presenters’ experience building a staff culture at their church, whether your staff is paid or volunteer. https://vimeo.com/790322068?share=copy related resources