Training church leaders in Conflict Competency – Brisbane

We (Tim and Luke) enjoyed spending the day today training a large Brisbane church staff team in conflict competency. We looked at unique elements of conflict in churches, explored conflict dynamics, interpersonal conflict styles, and generational values and preferences regarding communication and conflict resolution. Finished the day with a great walk around the river through Southbank and up and across the Story Bridge.

Filming a new video series in Sydney

Luke and Tim once again enjoyed the hospitality of Transform Southern Sydney as we spend two days in Hurstville filming Making Sense of Conflict – a video series for leaders. This is the third of four video series being produced in partnership with TSS this year. Go to Transform Southern Sydney to read more about their mission and stay tuned here to hear about release dates for the first series which is now only days away.

Ministry Renewal Retreats Victoria – Facilitators Training

Great to be back (for both of us Tim and Luke) with the Victoria Renewal Retreat faciliators for a couple of days training at Belgrave Heights Convention Lodge.  Victorian Ministry Renewal Retreats run over three years and then groups either multiply or reform. If you are interested please contact me to find out how to be involved.

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Self-Care and Resilience in Ministry – SMBC

It was great to return to Sydney Missionary and Bible College 8th – 12th July for a full intensive week teaching the Australian College of Theology Course PC073 on Self-Care and Resilience in Ministry.

The course included Biblical reflections on self-care and resilience, understanding the unique stresses and dynamics of ministry, managing adversity and crisis in ministry, rest, supportive relationships, the role of emotional intelligence in self-care and resilience, and more.

The notes and resources made available to students through the course are on the SMBC moodle interface.