Leadership Course at Trinity
Graham Beattie ran a three-day course at Trinity College in July, an annual short course provided for people preparing for ministry.
The aim of the course was to provide ministry students with an understanding of the nature and key dynamics of congregational/faith community based leadership in times of change and uncertainty. The course was designed to offer participants the opportunity to develop their own theology, style and approach to Christian leadership.
Over three days students reflected on Scripture, examined their own approach to leadership, interacted with guests and journalled their personal responses to each day’s process. Topics included the connection between ministry and leadership, Biblical stories, images, symbols and contemporary contextual developments that shape a theology of leadership, emotional intelligence, the contexts of church sizes and styles, leadership styles, leading change in the congregation, leading missional projects, and levels of complexity. Guests included Ann Hewson (Deacon), Yvonne Sutherland and Lu Senituli (Ministers of the Word), and Duncan Macleod (Vision for Mission Advocate).
On the Thursday and Friday Ann Warren led the group through a workshop on conflict resolution.
