SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII PRESENT MINISTRY LAB NETWORK’SIMMERSION EXPERIENCE4 days of a unique and focused learning experience designedto build up new and emerging pastoral leaders, renew and revitalize seasoned leaders, and develop and empower lay leaders.

Learn from ministry and marketplace experts. Gain a greater understanding of strategies and practical skills that will help you lead your church to its next place of impact.

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Registration Information: - Register by Monday, November 3rd- $300 Tuition- Scholarships available upon request- Lunch and snacks provided- Registration is limited to 30 people

November 6–7, 2014January 22 & 29, 2015Claremont Presbyterian Church1111 N. Mountain Ave.Claremont, CA 91711

Schedule:Thursday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Dr. Bill DonahueLeading Change: Moving Beyond Change Management Toward Church Transformation

Friday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Scott VaudreyDifficult Conversations: Overcoming Barriers, Maximizing Results

Thursday, January 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Rob DeLangeThe Multiplier Effect

Thursday, January 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Phil LingFinancial Leadership and Management

Immersion Topics: Leading Change: Moving Beyond Change Management Toward Church TransformationThursday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Changing your strategy will not change your church. You must also change the culture. This workshop will equip you to identify and implement the principles and processes essential for changing your culture as you develop a new direction for your church’s ministry.

Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Bill Donahue @bdonahue80

Dr. Bill Donahue, Ph.D., is a popular conference speaker, prolific author and leadership consultant. A graduate of Princeton University, Bill also holds a Ph.D. in Adult Learning from the University of North Texas. He is an Associate Professor at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL where he develops emerging leaders. He also serves as President of the LeaderSync Group, Inc. where he provides strategic consulting and leadership development for key leaders and their teams.

Bill has authored over a dozen books and resources including the best-selling Leading Life-Changing Small Groups and co-authored Coaching Life-Changing Leaders with Greg Bowman, and Building a Life-changing Small Group Ministry with Russ Robinson. He resides in Dundee, Illinois with his wife Gail, and has two great children, Ryan and Kinsley.

Financial Leadership and ManagementThursday, January 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Today’s pastor faces a myriad of financial challenges, including but not limited to the daily management of finances, stewardship views of the different generations and the ability to tie vision to the giving and spending of resources. In this session we will discuss all of the above as well as explore the key factors in developing an intentional and strategic plan for creating a culture of generosity and financial literacy and risk and resource management. We will apply practical strategies for budgeting, giving and talking about money. We will look at church finances as it relates to building projects, compassion and capital campaigns.

Faculty Facilitator: Scott VaudreyIn one capacity or another, Scott has been guiding others toward better living throughout his career. From his years as an attending physician in the Emergency Department of a major medical/trauma center to his role today as Director of Pastoral Care at Willow Creek Community Church outside Chicago, and Paterson Center LifePlan facilitator, Scott is no stranger to the reality that our lives regularly bring us to a crossroad.

By far, Scott’s favorite role in life has been “family man.” He and his wife, September, have been married for more than thirty years. They have raised their five children (ages 21–29) and are now enjoying the spoils of being grandparents to two little ones—and counting!

Difficult Conversations: Overcoming Barriers, Maximizing ResultsFriday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.mDifficult conversations with important peopleImportant conversations with difficult people

We all encounter situations that require difficult conversations in order to bring about conflict resolution. The passive-aggressive co-worker, bullying church leader, church members resisting change—avoiding them is not an option. The stakes are too high, the consequences too costly. But how do we engage in effective, forthright conversations without getting stuck in anger, protracted arguments, or relational fracture? While the emotional, relational and vocational cost of mishandling these conversations is incalculable, so are the rewards to getting it right: Deeper relational connections, empowered sessions, a thriving team culture, and a rewarding, fulfilling ministry that is maximizing its kingdom impact. In this session, Scott sheds light on the key barriers that sabotage even the most well intentioned efforts at conflict resolution—and offers practical insights and tools to help you navigate difficult conversations successfully.

Faculty Facilitator: Rob DeLange @rldelange

Rob is the Master Practitioner for the Wiseman Group. Rob uses his deep Multiplier experience to conduct leadership workshops and certify new Multiplier practitioners throughout the world. He also leads the Wiseman Group’s growing Latin American practice. Rob has over 15 years experience building corporate learning centers and training programs at global technology companies. Rob began his career as a systems analyst and programming supervisor for Pacific Bell (now AT&T). At PeopleSoft he was the product support manager and then led the technical training organization, where he was instrumental in achieving PeopleSoft’s recognition as number 4 on the ASTD 2004 BEST 100 training companies list. He led the HR training function for EMC’s software division and most recently worked as a talent management consultant at VISA Inc.

Rob is one of those rare education professionals who combines deep experience as a technologist, years of solid management experience, and a gift for teaching and coaching. His greatest talent is enabling business leaders to develop the people around them. He has extensive global experience having worked in over 10 countries and is fluent in Spanish. Rob is SPHR certified and holds a Masters degree in Systems Management from the University of Denver and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University.

The Multiplier EffectThursday, January 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and always needs to be the smartest person in the room. These are the idea killers, the energy sappers, the Diminishers of talent and commitment. On the other side of the spectrum are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. When these leaders walk into a room, light bulbs go off over people’s heads; ideas flow and problems get solved. These are the leaders who inspire others to stretch themselves and contribute more to the mission of the organization. These are the Multipliers. The world needs more of them, especially now when leaders are expected to do more with less. What could your organization accomplish with access to all the intelligence that sits inside it?

Faculty Facilitator: Phil Ling @Phil_Ling

Phil Ling’s experience as a church planter, business entrepreneur and sixth generation ministry leaders has made him a key leader and contributor to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. His expertise in building networks and developing resources to establish and strengthen congregations and not-for-profit organizations has been invaluable.

Prior to launching his own consulting firm, Phil served as Vice President of Development for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, representing Franklin Graham, the President and CEO. Preceding joining the executive leadership of BGEA, Phil served as ExecutiveVice President of INJOY Stewardship Services, representing the founder, Dr. John C. Maxwell.

Phil has 21 years of pastoral experience. He successfully launched two dynamic ministries over a twenty-year span. The most recent, he served as founding pastor of the Northshore ChristianChurch (WA), and founder of Northshore Christian Academy. Under his leadership the church grew to nearly 2,500 in weekly attendance and the school became one of the largest private primary education institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Phil also served as Senior Minister of the historicBroadway Christian Church, Lexington, KY.