Thanks to a 2023 Partnership Grant through the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), the Kansas region has a marvelous opportunity: 60 training slots in KLC’s leadership training programs.
These are for people who want to improve their leadership skills, to aid their congregations and the region in addressing the adaptive challenges we face. This training is intended to help you lead your congregation more effectively, more powerfully, to change lives and turn systems in healthy directions.
If you want to make progress on something you care about, grow your leadership skills, aid your congregation and the Christian Church in Kansas (CCK) in addressing the adaptive challenges we face then this training is for you.
Your church will benefit most by sending teams of 3-4, one of whom is probably your pastor. You will also benefit by identifying a challenge on which you want to make progress. As you begin the process of defining what your adaptive challenge is for your congregation, the team developed a collective adaptive challenge for the region of Kansas.
Plan to focus 90 days on the process: pre-work, the training and its application, beginning 21 days before your event. This is not for everyone. It is hard, and you will have homework.
In addition to congregational teams, CCK plans to send interested staff, moderators, and other regional leaders. Trainings fill fast and registration early in the year is encouraged.
The KLC Partnership Grant pays tuition only. The CCK Executive Committee and Regional Board considered a recommendation from the Kansas Bible Chair Task Force for a grant to reimburse books, housing, and meals for those who take part.
The collective regional adaptive challenge:
We want more people leading so that we can strengthen, empower, and equip the leadership within the congregations that make up the CCK, as our church navigates an ever-changing world.
There are three types of workshops:
All registrations will close two weeks prior to each program or once maximum capacity is reached. Registration early is advised.
- Your Leadership Edge — This is a two-day training either virtual or in person for anyone who wants to lead more and get better results.
- Lead for Change – This training is designed for individuals who are called to lead others through tough situations. Perfect for pastors and church leaders working to guide or influence change.
- Equip to Lead – Whether you are a pastor or church leader this training will give you the essential skills you need to build leadership in others. Practice and receive feedback as you learn to communicate key leadership concepts tailored to your congregation in this two-day program.