Sharing ideas and resources to empower and engage leaders

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Engaging Leaders

Leadership is not for the faint of heart!  The Presbyterian Church (USA) asks leaders to serve with energy, intelligence, imagination and love — essential tools for the task of leading in this complex age.  This site, Engaging Leaders, aspires to offer tools and resources that reflect best practices, creative endeavors, and helpful resources for your leadership — whether you are a formal or informal leader in  your setting, one who is or aspires to be an engaging leader or one who seeks to engage others in the wonderful adventures of leadership.  Welcome!

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This is a dynamic site where we will be adding new resources and ideas on a regular basis. We encourage you to share of your best resources through the Contact Us link.

Support for Congregations

Resources for ministry teams, ruling elders, Clerks of Session, PNCs, and more...

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Support for Clergy

The Synod of Lakes and Prairies partners with our presbyteries to support ministers through coaching, mentoring, assessments, and continuing education opportunities.

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The Academy

A series of classes to deepen faith and encounter Christ in a new way as church leaders

Upcoming Educational Events

Links to Synod School, the Art of Transitional Leadership event, Coaching event and Congregational Vitality event

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Engaging the wisdom of all

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As an introvert, I know all so well the agony of not having pertinent questions or comments roll off my tongue in meetings as well as how clear my questions and thoughts are to me in the coming days.  One of the most important things I learned early in my career is that introverts and extroverts process data in different ways. 

About this site

In May 2019 the Synod of Lakes and Prairies adopted a set of three priorities for the next five years.  Supporting leaders is one of the three priorities.  Learn more by clicking below.

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Thoughts on leadership