Every phase of church life has its challenges. Gathering people to begin a new work, launching public worship, moving from a mission work to an organized congregation all present their own difficulties. What is often overlooked is the next hurdle, often described as the “solidification stage,” the time when there is a transition to a shared form of leadership through the creation of a session.
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DMin: Leadership in Ministry Cohort, Summer 2025. The Leadership in Ministry Cohort addresses the leadership challenges that ministry leaders regularly face. Studies show that pastors spend 45–65% of their time on leadership responsibilities. By weaving a biblically informed and grace-based spirituality together with the best practices of organizational leadership, participants are better prepared to navigate these real-world ministry situations. Facilitated by Covenant Seminary President Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs, the cohort begins Summer 2025. Cohort meeting dates:
- Week 1: May 19-23, 2025, in St. Louis: Introduction to the task of leadership
- Week 2: January 12-16, 2026, in St. Louis: Sustaining and Flourishing in the Task of Leadership
- Week 3: June 1-5, 2026 (Seattle or NYC): Politics of Ministry and Conflict Negotiation
- Week 4: January 11-15, 2027, in San Antonio: Visioning and Alignment
- Week 5: June 7-11, 2027, in St. Louis: Governance and Execution
- Week 6: January 10-14, 2028, in St. Louis: Dissertation Preparation
