MORNING WORKSHOPS @ 10:15 AM

Beyond Open and Affirming: Becoming a Church That Really Welcomes All
Presented by Michael Shephard, AllianceQ Location: Choir Room
Panel presentation with perspectives on ways to foster inclusion within a congregation that extend beyond formal statements and have a greater impact for your community.

Church Finances - Best Practices
Presented by Phil Fowler Location: N221 / Youth Room
Best practices for offering practices, bank accounts, disbursements, financial reporting, budgeting, IRS compliance, internal controls and data security.

The Wisdom of Elders: Nurturing a Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
Presented by Rev. Dale Suggs, BELOVED Way
Location: N223 / Chapel
This workshop will provide a better understanding of second half of life spirituality and experience in spiritual practice that nurtures and deepens the spirituality of maturing adults.

Equipping Disciples to Oppose Christian Nationalism
Presented by Rev. Rebecca Littlejohn, Pro-Reconciling/Anti-Racism Committee Location: Chapman Lounge
In this workshop, we will build on the work begun with last year’s Regional Sense-of-the-Assembly resolution calling the church to resist Christian Nationalism.

Fortaleciendo el alma de tu liderazgo / Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Presented in SPANISH by Rev. Dr. Esther Robles
Location: Room N220 / Board Room
Aprendiendo en comunidad lo que que significa forjar y mantener una conexión vivificante con Dios para uno mismo y para aquellos a quienes lidera.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS @ 1:00 PM

Who is the Acceptable Witness? Authentically Embracing Collective Care for the Qualified, Called, Yet Socially Overlooked Ministry Leaders
Presented by Rev. Whittney-Marie Ijanaten Location: Chapman Lounge
This workshop asks and helps guide us to answer the question: How do we support the ministry and calling of those relegated to the margins of acceptability in the Church? Oftentimes we can overlook the qualified leaders within our ministries because of social respectability and acceptability norms.

What does it mean to give your all in ministry?
Presented by Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, LPCC Location: N223 / Chapel
Participants will learn about typical stress responses and how they might manifest in ministry.

Spiritual Leadership Among and With Multiracial Youth and Young Adults
Presented by Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong Location: N221 / Youth Room
In this workshop, the presenter will share findings from his latest book which encompasses the topics of contemporary spiritual formation, critical race theory, and pastoral care among mixed-race young adults.

Fortaleciendo el alma de tu liderazgo / Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Presented in SPANISH by Rev. Dr. Esther Robles
Location: Room N220 / Board Room
Aprendiendo en comunidad lo que que significa forjar y mantener una conexión vivificante con Dios para uno mismo y para aquellos a quienes lidera.