Colleagues from the Episcopal Church Congregational Development Office have joined in partnership with the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia in offering a four day seminar as a gift to all who have a passion for sharing the Good News. 

The invitation to attend this seminar is broadly extended to all who share a commitment to the ministry of bringing people to Christ. 

The first three days specifically address the concerns of leaders in parishes, dioceses, and judicatories. 

The Saturday session is a Laity and Clergy Festival Day for the full parish membership, with numerous workshop options.

Items of particular interest to Aotearoa/New Zealand with wide applicability elsewhere, include:

The seminar presenters are an ecumenical team of clergy and laity whose expertise is congregational health and leadership development.  They draw from years of experience presenting the renowned seminars:

Start Up!Start Over! Congregational Development Seminar, USA
Upward Bound – Leading Congregations Through Change, Decisions, and Conflict, USA
International Multi-Media in Worship Symposium, Ulsan, Korea

While their experience is based primarily on work in the U.S., the sessions have international relevance and applicability.  It is hoped that participants will attend from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States.  This is a unique opportunity to participate in an international gathering of expertise and commitment to sharing the Word of Christ.  There will be time to intentionally reflect about the cultural relevance of each topic presented.

As an expression of their commitment to sharing their work and passion, the presenting team is offering their time and expertise at no cost.  The Episcopal Church USA is covering the cost of bringing the team to Aotearoa/New Zealand.  The Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia is providing their on site hospitality and is underwriting the meeting coordination costs.