Training Tuesdays

Training Tuesdays is an online training experience to inspire and equip local church leaders to connect more people with Jesus. Using Zoom, leaders connect from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn from an expert about a topic that helps 100% of our congregations to become 100 percent vital.

The trainings are recorded and can be accessed via our YouTube Playlist.
The handouts can be accessed in this searchable resource area.

Upcoming Webinars:

October 28: Church Council Leadership

Presenter: Erica Robinson-Johnson
What is the purpose, role, and responsibility of the Church Council? It’s more than a meeting! This Training Tuesday welcomes anyone who serves on the council, administrative board, or unified board, with special focus on the role of the chair. Pastors may also gain tips for working well with these leaders to fulfill the church’s mission and ministry beyond the boardroom to making disciples of Jesus. Learn more and register.

November 4: SPRC Training

Presenter(s): D.S. Johnsie Cogman and D.S. Elmer Davis
During the session, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025, at 7:00pm EST on ZOOM, attendees will explore the SPRC’s mission, responsibilities, effective evaluation process, conflict resolution, collaborative methods for fostering a thriving church community and much more. Through discussions, participants will:

Clarify the SPRC’s Role: Dive into the main duties of the SPRC and its influence on both pastoral care and congregational interactions.
Strengthen Communication: Develop techniques for open conversations and constructive feedback between clergy and church members.
Discover practical ways to support and uplift your pastor(s), promoting a spirit of teamwork and shared purpose.
Address Challenges: Learn practical approaches to conflict resolution and overcoming obstacles within the church family.
Foster a Healthy Church Environment: Discover strategies to create a welcoming, cooperative culture that inspires participation and spiritual growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow together and make a lasting difference in your congregation. This program is open to anyone involved in church leadership or those eager to strengthen the bond between pastors and their congregations. To secure your spot, make sure your register for this Training Tuesday. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rev Elmer Davis, or Rev Johnsie Cogman, We can’t wait to learn and grow alongside you. Looking forward to seeing you at the session! Learn more and Register.

November 11: Nominations and Leadership Development Training

November 18: Trustees Training

November 25: Finance Training

Most Recent Training Tuesdays

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Sessions for those Serving on Committees

Church Council

Finance

Trustees

Staff-Parish Relations Committee – SPRC/PPRC

Nominations

Congregational Development

How to participate:

Register for one of the trainings to the left to obtain the meeting link.
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Refer to your registration confirmation email for a direct link to the training or for the meeting ID.
You can choose to have video on or off, but make sure you DO connect audio so you can ask questions. You will have the ability to mute yourself /turn your video on/off during the training through the tools at the top of your screen after connecting.
To ask questions, click on Participants at the top of your screen, then raise your hand. You may ask questions aloud or via the Chat tool at the top of your screen.