Leadership & Governance

Thriving churches have a clear sense of direction and vision. They know who they are as a spiritual community, and what God is calling them to do. Leaders champion the vision and priorities of their parish, and support those who are working toward common goals. Lay and clergy leaders in a thriving church have a functioning understanding of how congregations and parishes ‘works’, as well as how they fit into the governance structure of its diocese.

Workshops:

“Governance & Human Resources” for churchwardens, Council members and clergy.
Save the date: Saturday, April 25 at St Clare’s, Winchester 

Recommended Books:

To Love and To Serve: Anglican Beliefs & Practices by Scott Gunn & Melody Wilson Shobe. Archdeacon Rhonda Waters served as one of the Canadian editors. An accessible guide to Anglican worship, governance and spirituality.

Leadership and the New Science by Margaret Wheatley (Intermediate): The author emphasizes creating conditions for generosity and creativity to flourish rather than relying on rigid structures. She shows how successful organizations invite the wider community into dialogue to make informed decisions about the current and future needs of a changing culture. 

Transformative Leadership: Developing the Hidden Dimension by Anello, Hernandez, and Khadem (Intermediate): The authors show how leaders can prioritize the common good over self-interest, having the humility to allow themselves to be changed and shaped, while the work they do changes and shapes the world around them.