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Leadership Development for the Church

Peruse the selection below for Handouts and 80-minute Audio files for a six-part series for lay people (especially for the Episcopal Church). The audio files are live recordings of presentations by The Rev. Tom Pumphrey from a series of classes held at St. David's, Wayne, PA, in 2013.

Foundations of Christian Leadership
Theology, Leadership Structure of the church, and Mission.
  • Audio File
  • Theology of Christian Leadership
  • How the Episcopal Church Works
  • The Mission of the Church (and mission statements)

Dynamics of Christian Communities:

Interpersonal Dynamics of Group Size, Parish Size and Parish History.
  • Audio File
  • Dynamics of Small Groups and Christian Communities
  • Size Models of Ministry

Elements of Effective Vestries & Ministries, Part I:

Leading Christian Ministry, and Healthy Relationships.
  • Audio File
  • Summary: Five Characteristics of Effective Vestries
  • Full Report: Five Characteristics of Effective Vestries
  • Appendix: Five Characteristics of Effective Vestries
  • Ten Rules for Respect

Elements of Effective Vestries & Ministries, Part II:

Mutual Accountability, Healthy Clergy, Effective Processes & Structures.
  • Audio File
  • Mutual Ministry and Mutual Ministry Review

Communication & Conflict Management

Personal Invitation, Recruitment, Conflict Management Styles & Resolution.
  • Audio File
  • Communication in the Church
  • Conflict Management in the Church 

Church Finances:

Parochial Reports, Budgets, Clergy Compensation, Stewardship, Capital Campaigns.
  • Audio File
  • Church Finances Definitions (Episcopal Church) and Clergy Compensation
  • Stewardship Handout for Vestries
  • List of Stewardship Bible Passages
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