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Lake North Leadership Training 2025

Location: Trinity UMC in Mount Prospect, 605 W. Golf Rd.

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Saturday, February 1
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Trinity UMC in Mount Prospect, 605 W. Golf Rd.

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Cost: $15 per person

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Classes:

Choose one class per session. All classes are offered in both sessions.

  • Caring for Our Neighbor in Uncertain Times
    Explore practical ways to support and care for neighbors feeling anxious about the future in the post-election climate, with the speaker awaiting confirmation.
  • Church Marketing and Worship Storytelling
    Learn how to effectively market your church and create compelling narratives that enhance worship engagement, led by Rev. Scott Himel.
  • Collaborative Models for Creative & Connectional Ministry
    Discover how cooperative and collaborative models can transform ministry, drawing from the experiences of the Northside Co-op pastors in fostering innovation and connection.
  • Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics (SPRC Encouraged)
    Develop essential skills for resolving conflicts and building strong team dynamics in any church setting, with a special focus on Staff Parish Relations Committees, led by Rev. Hope Chernich.
  • Discipleship for New Leaders (Trustee and Finance Focus)
    Focused on new leaders, this class provides essential discipleship principles and practical leadership guidance for trustees and finance teams, featuring insights from the Conference Treasurer, Elaine Moy, and the Lake North Building and Location Team.
  • Net Zero for Your Green Ministry
    Learn how to develop and implement strategies for achieving net zero emissions in your congregation’s environmental efforts, led by Richard Alton and the Net Zero Committee.
  • Pensions, Benefits, and Health Insurance
    Gain a clear understanding of pensions, benefits, and health insurance options tailored to church staff and leaders with insights from Rev. Cheryl Weaver.

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