GLS reviews:

There are nuggets of wisdom, at the very least, and often truck loads, in every GLS session, for those in ministry as laypeople or clergy and for those outside the faith community. I would not spend two precious days of summer sitting inside if what I gained at the GLS didn't significantly enhance my effectiveness in ministry and community work and feed my soul!

-Meredith, Bayport

This will be my third year at GLS; and I'm excited because I heard a rumor that Michael Jr. is back! Something happens to me when I'm in a room full of people, hearing talks, testimonies, and teachings specifically designed to motivate and inspire. I laugh, I cry and I take pages of notes - not just speaker highlights. Ideas, plans, goals, hopes and dreams flood my mind to overflowing. It's electrifying. When I leave the summit, I want to do so much. I truly believe I can make a difference.

-Jann, Bayport

Every year that I go to the GLS, take away something that has deep impact on my personal life, my professional life, and my work within the church. And the atmosphere of excitement and creativity are invigorating!

-Linda, Wheatley Heights

Education Committee

Learning Opportunities through GLS:

Growth & Leadership Seminars

Empower your church’s team with top notch, multidisciplinary leadership training!

Each session will consist of a 30-45 minute video and 45-60 minutes of Christian conversation, on Zoom. (No travel required!)

Sunday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:30 pm REGISTER HERE	Permission To Obsess - Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel challenges you to re-think obsession and harness it to lead and live life with distinction and excellence.
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 - 3:30 pm REGISTER HERE	Getting Happier In An Unhappy World - Arthur C. Brooks Learn practical tools you can use to by exploring the fundamentals of happiness science, to overcome loneliness and a “culture of contempt.”
Sunday, November 17, 2:00 - 3:30 pm REGISTER HERE	Span of Control - Carey Lohrenz Carey Lohrenz shares life lessons from her time as the first female F14 fighter pilot and practical advice to leaders who are navigating uncertain times. Gain strategies to make your goals a reality.
Sunday, November 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm REGISTER HERE	Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business - Marcus Buckingham Marcus Buckingham helps us become leaders who strive to help people express themselves, rather than forcing them to conform.

Each year, the Global Leadership Summit offers insights from some of the most innovative and inspiring leaders in their respective fields.

As people of faith, our influence in the church, workplaces,

non-profits, and everyday interactions can have holy significance.

and participate individually or as a group.

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Learning Opportunities through Lay Servant Ministries:

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Learning Opportunities through Discipleship Ministries:

Watch a pre-recorded Webinar:

Church Council: What’s My Role?

SPRC: What’s My Role?

Build/Improve a Safe Sanctuaries Policy

Lay Leader/Lay Member to Annual Conference

Trustees: What’s My Role?

Read Job descriptions for:

Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶;253)

Age-Level and Family Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Children's Ministries Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.2)

Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Church and Society Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Church Historian (¶247.5)

Church Media Relations or Communications Leader

Church School (Sunday School) Superintendent and/or Small Group Coordinator (¶255)

Class Leader (Covenant Discipleship groups) (¶256.1b)

Community Volunteers Coordinator (¶254)

Earth Advocacy Team Leader (¶254)

Educational Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Evangelism Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Family Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Financial Secretary (¶258.4)

Finance Committee Chairperson (¶258.4)

Health and Welfare Ministries Team Leader (¶255(2)

Lay Leader (¶251.1)

Lay Member of Annual Conference (¶251.2)

Leadership Team (also called Church Council, Administrative Board) Chairperson (¶251.3)

Missions Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Membership Secretary (¶234 and ¶235 to 242)

Nominations and Leader Development Committee (¶258.1)

Nurture, Outreach and Witness Ministries Coordinator(s) (¶244)

Older Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations Committee (¶258.2)

Prayer Advocate (¶254)

Religion and Race Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Scouting Ministry Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.4)

Small Group Coordinator (¶256.1)

Status and Role of Women Coordinator (¶254)

Stewardship Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Treasurer (¶258.4)

Trustees (¶258.3 and ¶2524 to 2550)

Worship Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Youth Ministry Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.3)

Young Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.3d)