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Conflict 101

Originally posted in October 2014: Recent events at General Theological Seminary provide another painful example of conflict in an organization, and how it can put people into extremely difficult positions, threatening the health and stability of … [Read more...]

2017 Guest Bloggers Wrap UP

Thanks to all the Guest Bloggers who shared how they have used CCD in their congregations and (not surprisingly) in their everyday life. In case you missed some of these, see below for a recap and check them out. This coming year, We look forward to … [Read more...]

Intercultural Competency Weekend for CCD Graduates 1/19/18 – 1/20/18

Want to experience the new unit of curriculum on Intercultural Competency Skills but have already graduated from CCD? The College for Congregational Development is adding a "CCD Graduate Upgrade Weekend: Intercultural Competency Weekend" on 1/19/18 … [Read more...]

Workshop: Increase the Effectiveness of your Ministry through Coaching Techniques

This year at the Diocese of Olympia 2017 annual convention (in Vancouver, WA, October 27 -28), the Congregational Consulting Network will be presenting a workshop called "Increase the Effectiveness your Ministry through Coaching … [Read more...]

What’s wrong with the Church?

(Originally published on October 30, 2015) This weekend I'm attending the conference of Episcopal Recovery Ministries here in Seattle. The first day culminated in a talk and book-signing by Anne Lamott, who had many interesting things to say. She … [Read more...]