The College for Congregational Development

for Congregational Development

We are a comprehensive training program for clergy and laity in congregational and organization development.

for Congregational Development

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What We Offer

Our consultants are ready to help with a wide range of organizational projects, meetings, and leadership development opportunities. The level of involvement is up to you – we are ready to come alongside you as coach, outside facilitator, or as a partner in planning, research, and execution of projects at key moments in the life of your congregation.  Here are some of the ways we can work with you:

  • Meeting planning and design: not sure how to structure your next all-day meeting? Looking for new ideas for an all parish listening session? Our consultants can talk with you on the phone or in-person, help to generate ideas, or come alongside for the entire  planning process.
  • Vestry/Bishop’s Community retreat or special meeting facilitation: Most leadership groups have one or two times a year when outside facilitation is helpful to free up lay leaders and clergy to be full participants in vision and planning processes, or in making big decisions.
  • Mutual Ministry Review planning and facilitation.
  • Parish-wide data gathering projects
  • Multi-faceted development projects: for example beginning a new Sunday service, or making a targeted effort to be more welcoming to young families.
  • Leadership Development: training and coaching for congregational leaders, ordained and lay.
  • Conflict consultation

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    • Intercultural Congregational Consulting
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The College for Congregational Development

a Program of the Diocese of Olympia

551 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

206.325.4200

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