Answering The Call Mentorship Program

THIS IS FOR YOU, IF…

• YOU WANT TO…Experience personal growth and empowerment through self-discovery and overcome your obstacles to fully answering your call.
• YOU NEED…Guidance in developing a rapport with your leader to add value, offer a greater level of support, and be offered more ministry opportunities.
• YOU WANT TO DEVELOP…Skills to lead difficult conversations and conflict resolution, overcome the challenges of gender bias, engage in marketplace ministry, build a dynamic ministry team, and more.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• EIGHT 90-MINUTE GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH Q&As – Each topic will discuss a ministry component essential to the development and growth of a lasting career of service to the church and community.
• PERSONAL MENTORING SESSIONS – Participants will receive two personal one-hour Zoom mentoring sessions with Dr. Stephanie Stratford to discuss their vision and ministry direction.
• A PRINTABLE WORKBOOK – The workbook accompanies the live discussions, providing space for action steps and reflection.
• PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY – You will have access to the private Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, exchange ideas, share your work, and encourage and inspire one another.

Topics for New and Aspiring Women Clergy

• Self-Discovery and Ministry Development: Experience the transformative power of self-discovery with practical strategies and insights to navigate obstacles, build resilience, and be productive ministry leaders.
• Contextualizing Post-Pandemic Ministry and Leading Through Change: Gain perspective on the unique challenges and opportunities of post-pandemic ministry contexts and adapting ministry approaches to meet evolving needs.
• How to Strengthen Your Leader and Increase Your Value: Develop strategies for proactive support, initiative-taking, and problem-solving that add support to leaders and increase ministry opportunities.
• Navigating Gender Bias and Abuse in Ministry: Receive empowerment to address issues such as gender inequality, sexual harassment, and bullying in ministry.
• Leading Difficult Discussions and Conflict Resolution: Become equipped with skills for leading difficult discussions, resolving conflicts, and promoting reconciliation within the church and community.
• Building Effective Teams and Ministry Partnerships: Learn practical strategies for building effective teams and leading collaborative efforts that maximize impact and effectiveness.
• When Ministry Meets Market Place: Learn how to expand and integrate ministry from the local church to global missions and the marketplace.
• Technology and Ministry: Receive insights into leveraging technology, social media, and digital tools to expand ministry outreach, communication, and community building in the digital age.