
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.
Amid 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 must 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:
- dig deeper into who you are and how you are made in the image of God
- identify the habits that can sustain you during times of stress and turmoil
- expand your leadership efficacy with your team
- build relationships with other Christ-following leaders
- retreat with God and reflect on the work he is doing in you during this season of your life
THE PRESENTERS
List of Services
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NATE BEBOUTList Item 1
Senior Pastor at Park Street Brethren Church and author
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DOUG COOPERList Item 2
Founder, Goldberry Roasting Company and Coffee Growing Community
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GEORGE SHUNKList Item 3
Spiritual Director, deacon at Park Street Brethren church, and retired pastor
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BRANDON WELLSList Item 4
Life Calling and Career Coach at Ashland University, and Executive Board Member for The Brethren Church
List of Services
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RUDY BOCANEGRAList Item 1
Associate Pastor at Smoky Row Brethren Church, North Central Regional Leadership Team Member, and Executive Board Member for The Brethren Church
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AMBER LEMASTERList Item 2
Worship and Administrative Coordinator at 5 Stones Community Church, The Well Campus Minister at Ashland University, and North Central Regional Leadership Team Member
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SCOTT SODENList Item 3
Global Partners Coordinator and Donor Care Lead for The Brethren Church
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SARAH WELLSList Item 4
Brethren Church North Central Regional Leadership Team Chairperson and author
List of Services
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STEVEN COLEList Item 1
Assistant Dean at Ashland Theological Seminary
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DUSTIN LEMASTERList Item 2
Associate Pastor at 5 Stones Community Church
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JODY THOMAEList Item 3
Spiritual Director, yoga therapist, and author
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JAYNE WILCOXList Item 4
Assistant Professor of Theology at Ashland Theological Seminary
Registration is $200 -- increases on April 6 to $300.
Registration closes after May 6, 2025.
(Registration will include some meals.)
On-campus housing is available.
Student Scholarships are available. Contact Sarah for more information.
THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 16 | |
6:00 - 7:15 pm | DINNER |
7:30 - 8:15 pm | Core Longings: Forgiveness |
8:15 - 9:00 pm | Reflect, Worship, & Pray |
9:00 - 10:30 pm | Back Porch Fellowship |
SATURDAY, MAY 17 | Breakfast is on your own | |
8:30 - 9:00 am | Worship, Pray, & Prepare |
9:00 -10:15 am | Know Thyself Breakout Sessions |
10:15 - 10:30 am | BREAK |
10:30 - 11:45 am | Core Longings: Significance |
11:45 am - 12:30 pm | LUNCH |
12:30 - 1:45 pm | Soul Refresh: Nature Hike, Guided Meditation, Moving Medication |
1:45 - 2:00 pm | BREAK |
2:00 - 2:45 pm | Core Longings: Acceptance |
2:45 - 4:00 pm | Personal Retreat Break |
4:00 - 4:45 pm | Core Longings: Security |
4:45 - 5:00 pm | BREAK |
5:00 - 5:45 pm | Power of Resilience in Community |
6:00 - 7:30 pm | DINNER |
Direct questions to Sarah Wells