FaithCARE will be hosting a virtual restorative practice training: Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches: support for interim/transitional ministers

This training has two parts and is geared toward Interim or Transitional Leaders.

Date: TBD
Time: weekly, 1:00-4:00 PM EST

Part One introduces a framework of basic principles to create a relationship-focused community with an increased capacity to work through, and grow from, conflict handled well. Participants will learn ways to apply framework principles to support a community to connect with its story or narrative, speak civilly with one another, hold productive meetings, make good decisions, and move forward well.

Part Two builds on Part 1 with in-depth training to facilitate conversations when there’s unresolved conflict, harm has occurred or when people are experiencing deep grief.
Particular emphasis will focus on conflict arising out of power-vacuums, side-taking, and disagreements over vision and mission.

While this training focuses on interim/transitional ministry, it is also recommended for:

• Pastors
• Council and Board members
• Leadership teams
• Pastoral care teams
• Denominational staff

A minimum of 6 participants are required for this training to proceed, and a maximum of 14 participants.

Instructors:
Anne Martin, PhD, is Shalem’s Director of Restorative Practice
Bill Bickle, B.Comm, MBA is a certified trainer and facilitator, working in church health and congregational development.

If your faith community is interested in providing an in person training, please contact Anne Martin for details.