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NGLA brings together volunteer, part-time, and full-time youth and children’s leaders for six months of training, coaching and connecting. Whether you are new to ministry or a ministry veteran, there will be something for you. Topics covered include finding volunteers, having difficult conversations, youth and children’s discipleship, fundraising and more. Learn more about the program at www.moumethodist.org/nextgen-leaders-academy.
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Smaller congregations often face unique challenges in terms of church structure and leadership. With limited time, people, and resources, it’s essential to design a structure that is streamlined, focused, and effective. This webinar from Kay Kotan will guide pastors and lay leaders through the core principles of creating a right-sized leadership system tailored to the realities of small churches.
You’ll learn:
- Who Should Serve: Best practices for identifying the right people for key leadership roles.
- Meeting Smarter: How to structure board meetings to maximize focus, reduce burnout and make decisions efficiently.
- Right-Sizing the Board: Tips for structuring a leadership board that is nimble, strategic and spiritually grounded.
- Four Key Responsibilities: Discover the primary duties every leadership board should focus on to maintain clarity and alignment.
- Staying in Your Lane: Learn how to create role clarity and healthy boundaries to prevent confusion and micromanagement.
- Accountable Leadership Model: What it is, why it matters and how to implement it effectively in a smaller church context.
This webinar is designed for pastors and lay leaders seeking to bring greater clarity, alignment, and health to their church’s structure — without introducing unnecessary complexity. Learn more and register at https://clergyeducation.com/events/kotan2508/.
