Calendar of Alban Learning Events
Spiritually-based skill building for congregations and their leaders…
Alban offers three types of learning events, with each format geared to the topic and each venue chosen to provide you with the outstanding learning experience you have come to expect from us:
- Learning Retreats – 3 days in a quiet, nurturing environment, designed to provide time and space for reflection and informal interaction with colleagues.
- In-Depth Seminars – 2 or 3 days in a hotel setting designed to make the most of your time and provide a focused environment.
- Alban Express – 1 day workshops set in low-cost venues, designed for local participation, and scheduled as hosts and venues are identified.
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Scholarship assistance is available for clergy and lay persons from small congregations.
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2013
July 9-11, 2013 – Learning Retreat - This seminar is full. Please contact Tiffani Berry at tberry@alban.org or 703-964-2700 ext. 247 to be placed on the waiting list.
Finishing Strong, Ending Well: Crafting the Culminating Chapter of Your Ministry
Retiring within the next two-to-10 years? Move into this phase of your ministry with insight, resources, concrete plans , and confidence.
Leader: Larry Peers, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Zephyr Point Conference and Retreat Center, Lake Tahoe, NV
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
July 16-17, 2013 – In-Depth Seminar
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Raising the Roof: The Pastoral-to-Program Size Transition in Congregations
Size transitions in congregations can be difficult, especially if your congregation is bumping up against the 150-in-attendance “ceiling.” For options and opportunities, join us for this realistic examination of this important transition point.
Leader: Sarai Rice, Alban Consultant
Doubletree Airport Hotel, Cincinnati, OH
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
July 23-25, 2013 – Learning Retreat
Leading Adaptive Change
Tired of fixing the same old problems that don’t stay fixed? Facing adaptive challenges that seem so ambiguous and complex you don’t even know where to begin? Maybe it’s time to engage a new style of leadership, one that takes you out of the role of problem solver.
Leader: Susan Beaumont, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center, Norcross, GA
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
July 30 – August 1 – Learning Retreat
Dealing with Congregational Discord
Don’t wait until your congregation is mired in conflict. Learn skills that your whole congregation can use right now for healthy communication and decision-making.
Leader: Susan Nienaber, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center, Richmond, VA
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
September 17-19, 2013 – Learning Retreat
Dealing with Difficult Behavior II (Repeat of February, 2013 Event)
It doesn’t have to be a disaster! Learn the skills to turn around a bad situation.
Leader: Susan Nienaber, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
October 1-3, 2013 – In-Depth Seminar
Stepping up to Staffing and Supervision II, (Repeat of March, 2013 Event)
Practical, immediately useful, concrete steps and resources for supervising staff in your congregation effectively.
Leader: Susan Beaumont, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North, Phoenix, AZ
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
October 29 - 31 – Learning Retreat
Inside the Large Congregation
Not only bigger, but truly different: Learn the ins and outs of leading large congregations.
Leader: Susan Beaumont, Alban Senior Consultant and Author
Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
November 12-14 – Learning Retreat
Motivating and Equipping Leaders and Volunteers: Understanding Personality Types in Your Congregation
You probably know your Myers Briggs “type,” but do you know how to use personality as a powerful tool for motivating and equipping congregational leaders and volunteers?
Leader: Linda Rich, Alban Consultant
Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT
INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
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