Online Training Series 2023

(in)Spire: A Fresh Start for the New Year

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023 | 9:00am – 12:00pm

Hosts: Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry

“True to your word, you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.”
(Psalm 23:3, MSG)

Even under “normal” circumstances, the end of the year can be exhausting for ministry leaders, with unique demands that make it difficult to prepare for the year ahead. The experience of a global pandemic has only added to the complexity and challenges of leadership and self-care. Still, time marches on, and a new year is coming whether we are ready or not.

We get it, and we are ready to help. Start the new year with an infusion of encouragement, confidence, and clarity, by joining Dr. Rebeca Chow and Rev. Dr. Joshua Clough for a half-day of practical insights, tools and exercises that will get you pointed in the right direction and help you stay on course throughout the months ahead.

No matter your location or circumstances, this fully online event is for you. Come alone, or bring your partner, friends, or team. We can’t wait to help you re-group, re-charge and refresh – so you can face 2023 knowing you’ve got this, and you’re not alone!

This online training takes place from 9am-12pm Central Time, with 4 sessions focused on preparing you for the year ahead. Learn more in Session Descriptions.

Host Site for 10

Cost: $225 – Learn More

With a Host Site registration, you can gather up to 10 people at your church to engage in the online conference together. You will receive one link to watch on the day of the event (for use on up to 2 screens). Share the link with your participants after the event for On Demand Replay over the next 6 months (the unique watch link works for 2 screens at a time).

Your team can gather together for a time of strategic planning and debriefing during the lunch break and after the event ends. This is a great opportunity to learn the material and then dream together about how you might implement the principles you learn.

The cost of a Host Site registration for a group of 10 is $225. Have more than 10 participants? Please contact us for additional options.

Questions? Contact us at sharechurchconferences@cor.org or at 913-544-0247.

Cost

Individual: $29 / Person

Host Site Rate: $225 / 10 People

(in)Spire: A Fresh Start for the New Year is made possible by the generous support of our 2023 Series Sponsors – Saint Paul School of Theology and Text in Church.

Event Schedule

Thursday, January 26, 2023 (Note: All times are Central Time Zone)
9:00 – 9:25 AM CST Session 1: Introduction: Empty or Full? Finding Inspiration
9:25 – 9:35 AM CST Break
9:35 – 10:20 AM CST Session 2: Catching Our Breath: Practices for Strong Mental Health
10:20 – 10:35 AM CST Break
10:35 – 11:20 AM CST Session 3: Send Us: Practices for Resilience in the Right Direction
11:20 – 11:30 AM CST Break
11:30 – 12:00 PM CST Session 4: Leading from an Overflowing Cup

Session Descriptions:

Introduction: Empty or Full? Finding Inspiration

Led by: Joshua Clough and Rebeca Chow

In this session, we’ll set the stage for conversation about mental health, professional practices for effective ministry, and how to reconnect with self and God. Is your cup empty or full as you start the new year? We’ll talk about how to find inspiration again.

Practices for Resilience in the Right Direction

Led by: Joshua Clough

In this session, we’ll discuss practices that lead to resilience in your professional life. We’ll share tips, tools, and techniques to help you plan, prepare, and lead effectively in the right direction for the year.

Catching Our Breath: Practices for Strong Mental Health

Led by: Rebeca Chow

The normal flow of daily life includes many transitions from action to stillness. During this session, we’ll explore how our mental health is connected to experiences of danger, safety, and connection.

Leading From an Overflowing Cup

Led by: Rebeca Chow and Joshua Clough

Here, we’ll close with final thoughts to help you fill your cup, renew your inspiration, and lead from a sense of overflowing.

Joshua Clough

Location Pastor, Resurrection Overland Park

Rev. Dr. Joshua Clough serves as Location Pastor for Resurrection Overland Park. Joshua also partners with our ShareChurch team as Director of the ShareChurch Academy to provide practical leadership resources to pastors and other leaders. Joshua completed his doctorate in Practical Theology and Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. He runs marathons, ultra-marathons, and because he grew up in Seattle, drinks a lot of coffee.

Contact Joshua: joshua.clough@cor.org

Rebeca Chow

Clinical Counseling & Support Director

Dr. Rebeca Chow is a bilingual LCP Counselor in Missouri/Kansas and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is actively involved in the counseling and play therapy community with topics related to neurobiology, trauma, mental health and multicultural issues, supervision, and technology. She is a consultant for the Kansas Division of Family Services and Sesame Street in Communities.

Contact Rebeca: rebeca.chow@cor.org

Frequently Asked Questions

The entirety of the conference content will be available for replay by participants for 6 months after the live event ends. With this extended access there is no need to cancel your registration if you find you are unable to participate on the day of the live event. However, if your circumstances change and you no longer wish to have access to the conference content, cancellations for a full refund are accepted through January 13. We are unable to offer a refund after January 13.

Yes. Each registration purchased is intended for one participant. This is on the honor system. We trust if your team intends to watch the conference together that you will purchase a registration for each participant. Each participant needs their own registration with a unique email address to access the virtual platform and for access to the replay of the training session. You will have the opportunity to register multiple participants on one form during registration.

If you have a larger group, you can purchase a Host Site registration for up to 10 people. See details above.

American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for this event. Should you need to make other payment arrangements, contact us at sharechurchconferences@cor.org.

A link to the online event will be emailed to all registered participants a few days prior to the online training session. The platform is simple to access and navigate, and we will provide easy to follow instructions. We do recommend that you check out the platform a day or two prior to the start of the event to get oriented. You do not need to download any special software.

Yes. You will have access to the recording of the event for 6 months through the online platform. You’ll use the same instructions you use to access the live event.

The time zone for this event is Central Daylight Time: Thursday, January 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm CST (begins 10:00am Eastern/8:00am Mountain/7:00am Pacific).

What People Are Saying

Thank you from a pastor in a rural town who truly appreciates the resources you are offering. Your resources lifted a load from my shoulders in a time when I needed one lifted. Thank you for your kindness; this pastor appreciates it. God bless you.

Brenda T.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!  We are shifting so much to meet the needs of our community during this time that we have really been stretching our staff resources.  I am so grateful for your willingness to share – not just the content, but also the time it took just to reply (and so quickly!)!  Really, thanks!

Darren R.

Sharechurch is such a valuable resource to us all.  I find that I access it first on many topics just to begin my research, or to confirm if we are on the right track on a number of topics.  Thank you and COR for providing this to us all.

Nancy L.