THE WORKSHOP WILL HELP YOU...

• Understand some basic concepts of family systems theory and apply them to congregational life.
• Manage Pastoral transitions more effectively and improve support systems for Pastors
• Institutionalize healthy conflict procedures and understand "leadership through self-differentiation."
• Refocus on your congregation's mission and purpose rather than having energy drained by contentious issues.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER:

Richard Blackburn is Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) in Lombard, IL. Richard leads a variety of workshops yearly on conflict transformation in congregational systems, and serves as a consultant to conflicted churches. He participated in Dr. Edwin Friedman's Post Graduate Clergy Seminar in Family Emotional Process and the Georgetown Family Center's Post Graduate Program in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Its Applications.

REGISTRATION FEE:

The preregistration fee is $65.00. If received after March 15, or for those who register at the door, the fee is $75.00. Fee includes training manual, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Cancellations: if Southminster Church receives at least five days advance notice of cancellation a $25 administration fee will be charged; for each reservation; otherwise no refund will be issued. Group discounts are available. When five or more persons register together from the same congregation, the discount is $5 off the normal rate per person for the whole group. Contact Southminster, 262.547.5100 for more information about group enrollment