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The Resilient Leader.

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-

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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

NATE BEBOUT

Senior Pastor at Park Street Brethren Church and author

DOUG COOPER

Founder, Goldberry Roasting Company and Coffee Growing Community

GEORGE SHUNK

Spiritual Director, deacon at Park Street Brethren church, and retired pastor

BRANDON WELLS

Life Calling and Career Coach at Ashland University, and Executive Board Member for The Brethren Church

RUDY BOCANEGRA

Associate Pastor at Smoky Row Brethren Church, North Central Regional Leadership Team Member, and Executive Board Member for The Brethren Church

AMBER LEMASTER

Worship and Administrative Coordinator at 5 Stones Community Church, The Well Campus Minister at Ashland University, and North Central Regional Leadership Team Member

SCOTT SODEN

Global Partners Coordinator and Donor Care Lead for The Brethren Church

SARAH WELLS

Brethren Church North Central Regional Leadership Team Chairperson and author

STEVEN COLE

Assistant Dean at Ashland Theological Seminary

DUSTIN LEMASTER

Associate Pastor at 5 Stones Community Church

JODY THOMAE

Spiritual Director, yoga therapist, and author

JAYNE WILCOX

Assistant Professor of Theology at Ashland Theological Seminary

Register
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.

Apply For Student scholarship

The Schedule

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Direct questions to Sarah Wells