Credentialing and Leadership Development

Fourteen people attended the February 6 training session for new and continuing Congregational Coaches. Leadership Enhancement Team will check with congregations in the coming months to see if they would like to have a congregational coach.
Leadership transition conversations increased significantly after the holidays. In January, Sharon had contacts with 9 congregations and 13 pastoral applicants.
Waterford Mennonite Church recently launched their search for a ½-time Pastor of Senior Ministries. Becky Horst is serving as the volunteer search guide on behalf of conference.
Ministry Credentialing Team has been reviewing documents and credentialing processes to incorporate greater awareness of intercultural competence in conversations with ministry leaders.