Leadership Academy: Empowering Leaders for Transformational Change
Effective leadership is essential for any organization or community to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. The UMC Leadership Academy aims to empower leaders with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary for transformational change. Participants gain the confidence and tools needed to lead their congregations to new heights through a comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.
About The Academy
Leadership Academy equips transformational leaders through learning that sticks. Sticky learning through the Leadership Academy provides the following —
Relevant Information
Useful material for leading congregations and ministries.
Facilitated Understanding
Conversation that helps leaders comprehend and connect the assets/strengths, challenges, principles and strategies with everyday leadership.
Explore Application
How to apply the information and understanding in the leader’s context.
Experimental Engagement
Implementing projects and initiatives by the leaner and receive feedback and coaching to strengthen leadership.
Our online courses are delivered via 90-minute Zoom sessions:
Courses span multiple weeks
Each session features unique content
What To Expect
These courses for laity leaders, clergy, and congregational leaders will bless the mission and ministry of your congregation.
Confidently Lead Your Congregation
From public speaking to conflict resolution, leaders learn techniques to communicate and inspire their congregations effectively.
Creatively Use Proven Strategies & Plans
By combining proven strategies with creative approaches, leaders can leverage the strengths of their congregation to achieve impactful outcomes.
Understand the Value of Leadership
Participants are motivated to continuously strive for personal growth and improvement.
Cultivate Positive Leadership Habits
Focus on developing a wide range of skills, including strategic planning, conflict resolution, and leading effective teams.
Develop Skills to Effect Positive Change
These courses are designed to help you advance your congregation’s mission by helping you develop and grow your natural leadership skills. These courses are for laity leaders, clergy, and any congregational leader.
Unlock the Potential of Leadership for Change
Create a culture of leadership development that extends beyond their tenure.
Joining Forces
Merging UMC's EPA & GNJ Regions
Lastly, the Leadership Academy addresses the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from merging UMC’s EPA (Eastern Pennsylvania) and GNJ (Greater New Jersey) regions. As leaders come together to navigate this merging process, the Leadership Academy provides a platform for shared learnings, collaboration, and mutual support.
