Factors Influencing UMC Clergy Leadership Effectiveness

Networking
Continuing Education (need for more)
Technology (need for training)
Social media (need for training)
UMC-based leadership training
Matthew 28
PLD
Denominational events about vital congregations
Right-start training
Non-UMC-based leadership training
Willow Creek
Listening to/reading/learning from successful clergy leaders
Lack of clear understanding of how to lead
Seminary
Demographics
Advanced graduate education
Professional Coach
Podcasts
Books
(Need for) accountability groups
Seminary didn’t adequately prepare clergy for demands of ministry
Need increased financial budget for continuing education
Location of training often is inconvenient (too far to travel)

“Fewer expectations of the conference and district as to attending "training sessions" that seem to be the same old/same old, with a new cover on the book.”