Vestry & Leadership Resources

Mutual Ministry Review: Local Models

Developed by congregational development consultants in the Diocese of Washington. Serves as a means to review the ministry of laity and clergy working together in the daily life of the church. 
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Shaping the Parish Leadership Training

Shaping the Parish assumes that vibrant, faithful churches will flourish as leaders and parishes improve their own spiritual practice, emotional and social intelligence, and change theory and methods.There is a focus on immediate, tangible improvements while building long-term health. 
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Leadership Training Workshops

The Diocese has a leadership development program designed to help clergy and lay leaders develop or refresh various leadership skills to take home to their congregations.  These are 1/2 day workshops.
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Communications and Technology Resource Center

The diocese can provide support and resources in a number of ways to congregations and organizations in the diocese. More information on these is available here.
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The Vestry Resource Guide

Serving on a vestry is an adventure in faith. And The Vestry Resource Guide is the ultimate companion to help each and every vestry member embark on that adventure. Whether you’re a first time vestry member or a seasoned veteran, The Vestry Resource Guide provides information and handy, how-to advice on your responsibilities.
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Diocesan Consultants Network

Members of the network extend the ministry of the bishop in specialized service to the congregations of the diocese. The ministries they offer include facilitating vestry retreats, leading strategic planning processes, assisting with Mutual Ministry Review, leadership development, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, transition counseling, appreciative inquiring and vision development, team building, conflict management, mediation, training design and delivery, coaching, clergy/vestry relations and effective meeting planning. For more information, contact Paul Cooney.