DR. JASON BARNHART
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Ashland Theological Seminary
THE RESILIENT LEADER
MAY 16-17, 2025 | ASHLAND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
-An event by the North Central Region for pastors, leaders, and community members in Ohio-
The events and challenges of the last few years have put a substantial strain on leaders, whether they serve in a ministry setting or a professional workplace. The coming years seem to promise that our communities will experience more division, more tension, and more challenges.
In the midst of such turmoil, our communities require resilient leaders.
We believe the Brethren tradition rooted in Jesus Christ's example provides the most compelling model for Christian leadership in the 21st century.
To develop resilience in leadership, we need to first understand who God made us to be at our core.
This two-day retreat will provide leaders and emerging leaders with the tools, vocabulary, and space to:
Want to go deeper? Register for the Brethren Leadership Cohort, a yearlong exploration of our gifting and calling as leaders. This program is offered through the Thriving in Church Ministries Program at Ashland Theological Seminary and begins with this 2-day retreat. For more information, download the Brethren Leader Cohort flyer.
DR. JASON BARNHART
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Ashland Theological Seminary
NATE BEBOUT
Sr. Pastor, Park Street Brethren Church and author
COLLEEN COOK
President, Vinyl Marketing
MILES LARSON
Director of Pastoral and Congregational Vitality, The Brethren Church
GEORGE SHUNK
Spiritual Director, deacon at Park Street Brethren Church, and retired pastor
CORY SMITH
Lead Pastor, Smoky Row Brethren Church and Executive Board member, The Brethren Church
SCOTT SODEN
Global Partners Coordinator and Donor Care Lead, The Brethren Church
JODY THOMAE
Spiritual Director, yoga therapist, and author
SARAH WELLS
Brethren Church North Central Regional Leadership Team Chairperson and author
Registration $300 -- closes after May 10, 2024.
(Registration will include dinner, breakfast, and lunch.)
On-Campus housing is available.
5:00-6:00 pm
6:00-7:15 pm
7:30-8:00 pm

8:00-8:45 pm
9:00-10:30 pm
Mentor & Leader Meet-Up (cohort participants only)
Dinner
Resilience & Christian Leadership in the 21st Century
Reflect, Worship, & Pray
Back Porch Fellowship
7:00-8:00 am
8:00-8:30 am
8:30-9:30 am
9:30-9:45 am
9:45-11:00 am
11:00-12:00 pm
12:00-1:00 pm
1:15-2:00 pm
2:15-3:00 pm
3:00-3:30 pm
Breakfast
Worship, Pray, & Prepare
Soul Refresh Breakout Sessions
Regather
Know Thyself Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Sabbath & Rest
Building Resilient People
The Importance of Christ-Centered Friendship
Pray, Share, Close
Direct questions to Sarah Wells - sarahmwells1982@gmail.com