The College for Congregational Development
The College for Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program that seeks to nurture and develop lay and clergy leadership by drawing on congregational and organization development theory and practice. We focus on developing healthy, responsive leadership, facilitation skills, and teamwork through understanding of Anglican/Episcopal ethos, culture, spirituality, and ways of being the church today.
The goals of the College are:
- Healthy, faithful, sustainable churches living into their calling to be the Body of Christ in their own place and time and people.
- Congregations that are deeply grounded in their own Episcopal identity, in a way that fits with their context.
- Leaders who know the challenges and opportunities they face and are equipped to respond, both individually and together with their faith communities.
- A common language and culture of practice of congregational development throughout the Diocese, recognizing that this is possible for churches of all sizes, locations, and conditions.
- Connections among leaders within and between congregations that strengthen shared learning, encouragement, community, and inspiration.
The focus of the College is on congregational teams learning together in order to broaden congregational leadership. We believe teams are best able to implement positive, shared, and long-lasting change for the health of their community. Many of the exercises the College uses concentrate on your specific congregation’s experience, inviting you to go deep in both reflection and planning.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email The Rev. Canon Kristin Krantz at [email protected].
