Leadership Tracks

Various tracks will and have been developed and coordinated by leaders with a passion and focus on particular Leadership themes. Tracks that have run in the past:

1. Church Health & Transitions Track (CHATT)
Following the inspirational visits of Dr John Kaiser in April & Dr Paul Borden in May 2004, & with the support of the Baptist Union of NSW’s Ministry Support and Development (MSD) Committee, the Church Health & Transition Track (CHATT) commenced at the Centre for Leadership at Morling College.

CHATT was essentially a cluster of up to 12 pastors who have committed themselves to achieving Church Health & Missional priority & success, by means of transitioning their congregation’s values, practices, ministries & leadership towards more conducive models.

The transition process was guided by an in depth assessment & mentoring programme conducted by a trained senior pastor who has demonstrated a proven capacity to successfully lead Church transformation & health. The cluster was made up of 4 churches with an attendance of over 250 people each, & 4 churches with attendances of under 250, with two other Churches showing interest.

2. Personal Leader Development Track
The track took the form of a 2-year intentional programme that combines the sequencing of intensive conference training events, peer cluster coaching/support gatherings and a recommended reading programme. Each conference introduced new concepts and issues related to leader development, with follow-up learning and application achieved through the coaching clusters.

The 2 year programme included

• 3 x 2-day Intensives.
• 6 x half-day Coaching Cluster Meetings – 3 per year
• 1 x overnight retreat
• Guided reading and reflection

Outcomes:

Participants in the track were able to

Focus and internationalize their own development as leaders.
Utilize leadership development concepts with the leaders they lead.
Construct learning communities and coach the ongoing growth of the leaders around them.

A 2 year programme has concluded at the end of 2007, and we are exploring other programs with Professor Robert Clinton and Dr Terry Walling on biblically-shaped-leadership, commencing 2009.

For further information, please contact Graham Hill.