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Prairie North Leadership Training

Location: Faith UMC in Freeport, 1440 S Walnut, Freeport, IL

District Leadership Trainings 2023 Pn

 

Online Registration

Registration deadline is Thurs., Jan. 26.

Schedule:

  • 8:30 Registration
  • 9:00 Opening Prayer and Holy Communion

           Video Message: Bishop Dan Schwerin
           Holy Communion: DS Fabiola Grandon-Mayer/ Deacon Sharon Rice

  • 9:45 Break
  • 10:00 Workshop 1
  • 10:45 Break
  • 11:00 Workshop 2
  • 11:45 Wrap-Up and Closing Prayer

Classes:

Pick 2 Classes (All classes are offered in both sessions)

  • Developing Vital Congregations in Your Context – Rev. Martin Lee
  • Call to Ministry – Rev. Jim Bell
  • Lay Leadership & Staff Parish Relations – Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer
  • Best Financial Practices in Your Local Church – Sue Wenger
  • Senior Ministry in Rural Communities – Rev. Libby Rutherford
  • The Church Involved in the Community – Rev. Violet Johnicker
  • Engaging in Missions – Kris Aves and Pastor Leslie Stanford
  • Antiracism Youth Curriculum – Pastor Roger Bronkema

Online Registration

Download the Flyer

More Information:
Rev. Matthew Mariani   revmariani@gmail.com  314.604.2249

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