Hybrid Course — Self-paced plus scheduled Zoom sessions
 
This course may be taken à la carte or as part of the Lewis Center Church Leadership Certificate Program.
 
Oct. 12-Nov. 22, 2025
Dr. Jessica L. Anschutz, Interim Director and Editor, Leading Ideas, Lewis Center for Church Leadership
 
The goal of this course is to strengthen and refine the skills needed for day-to-day ministry in order to maximize one’s impact and increase capacity for ministry. Course participants will learn to refine time management skills, enhance volunteer recruitment and retention, and better manage staff. They will also learn to cultivate skills for better meetings and delegation of tasks so that the congregation is empowered to lead.
 
CEU credit
 
One CEU will be awarded for the successful completion of this course.
 
About this course
 
This course is comprised of six self-paced asynchronous learning modules and three synchronous Zoom sessions. Before the course begins, participants should purchase Synergy: A Leadership Guide for Church Staff and Volunteers by Dr. Ann A. Michel. Each learning module involves a combination of readings, videos, podcasts, and online discussion board posts, and participants are expected to complete all the assignments and tasks within the allotted time frame. In the Zoom sessions, participants join the instructor and others in the course for a live discussion of the material. 
 
Course schedule
 
Oct. 12-Nov. 22, 2025
Zoom sessions: TBD
 
Learning Module One: Synergy!
Learning Module Two: Time Management, Productivity, and Delegation 
Learning Module Three: Team Building and Volunteer Recruitment, Productivity, and Retention
Learning Module Four: Managing Staff 
Learning Module Five: Have Better Meetings!
Learning Module Six: Managing Conflict 
 
If you have any questions or problems, please email pathways@wesleyseminary.edu.