Upcoming Gatherings
Gathering leaders in clergy and congregational well-being.
Five Challenge Zones of Pastoral Ministry: The Difference between Struggling and Thriving
Lifeway Research's Scott McConnell will examine the results of a recent Lifeway Research survey of Protestant pastors.
We will discuss some of the core challenge zones of pastoral leadership: burnout, family, conflict, mindset, and preparation. How a pastor navigates each of these zones can determine whether the pastor struggles or thrives.
Global Church Mental Health Summit
Ministry is heavy -- but you don't have to carry it alone. The Church Mental Health Summit is a free online event offering practical tools for care, boundaries, team support, and self-care -- so you can serve from a place of strength.
Mark your calendar for October 10th.
Rest that Renews: Strengthening Pastoral Health & Congregational Life Through Clergy Sabbaticals
Ministry is demanding, but sabbaticals can be life-giving. Join Christian Theological Seminary’s Rob Saler and Geneva Benefits Group’s Jon Medlock for an interactive gathering sharing insights from research and practice on how sabbaticals can be thoughtfully designed as a blessing for the whole church.
Drawing on decades of wisdom from the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program and Geneva Benefits' applied learning across a denominational system, you will discover practical ways to support pastors and congregations through intentional seasons of rest and renewal.
Lifelong Learning in Ministry is Changing—Are We Ready?
Lifelong learning is essential for ministry leaders to adapt, grow, and respond faithfully to the changing needs of the church and world. How are lifelong learning programs in theological education evolving—and what support do they need to thrive?
In this interactive Common Table Virtual Gathering, Helen Blier, Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary and President of the Association of Leaders in Lifelong Learning for Ministry (ALLLM), will share findings from the latest nationwide survey of and interviews with lifelong learning leaders in theological schools.
We’ll explore what these data say about these seminary-based programs and the people who lead them and consider what these programs might mean for the future of theological education and ministry leaders.
2026 In-Person Global Gathering
Lifelong learning is essential for ministry leaders to adapt, grow, and respond faithfully to the changing needs of the church and world. How are lifelong learning programs in theological education evolving—and what support do they need to thrive?
In this interactive Common Table Virtual Gathering, Helen Blier, President of the Association of Lifelong Learning in Ministry (ALLLM), will share findings from the latest nationwide survey of and interviews with lifelong learning leaders in theological schools.
We’ll explore what these data say about these seminary-based programs and the people who lead them and consider what these programs might mean for the future of theological education and ministry leaders.