Workshop Prep

Make your influence intentional.

Culture change starts with intentional leadership—and that’s what this workshop is all about.

Step 1

Watch this short video to prepare for your workshop.

You'll hear how working on your congregation’s culture can benefit your ministry and learn more about the upcoming breakout selections.

Play Video

Step 2

Select your breakout session.

To apply the framework and principles, we'll work through a real culture-change scenario that many congregations are currently managing. You have the opportunity to select the session that best applies to your congregation.

Workshop FAQs

Get answers to common questions.

Can my congregation request a workshop for our council?

Eventually, that’s the plan.

The initial focus of the Shadow of the Leader program is bringing this workshop to all pastoral conferences throughout the synod.

The second phase of the program will include a congregational workshop, closely aligned to but slightly modified from the current one. This will not be available before 2026. Let us know if you’d like to host a test session to assist in development!

How long is the workshop?

Do I need to prepare to attend the workshop?