What makes a person successful and effective in ministry? It might surprise you that along with a vibrant relationship with God, one of if not the most critical factors has to do with the pastor's Emotional Intelligence.
In your ministry, have you ever asked someone on your staff or a volunteer to complete what you think is a simple task, only to find yourself frustrated and asking: "Why won't they just do what I ask them to do?" The other side of the coin is equally true: "Why won't my board of elders communicate more clearly?"
Whether you feel this frustration or one of at least a dozen others in your church, these feelings can inhibit productivity, cause costly unwanted turnover, and be the source for negative results. The good news is that these emotions, while very real, don't have to impact performance negatively. Once leaders can recognize them, they can choose how to respond. How the leader chooses to respond to the emotions they have makes all the difference in performance.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a model for leadership success for both the tasks we must complete and the important relationships that are critical to impactful outcomes. Many experts in the field of leader development say that leadership comes down to two primary objectives: leading change and leading relationships. Leading both change and relationships brings tension and complexity into the life and role of the leader. Understanding and managing the impact that emotions can have on leaders is one step that can lead to success.
The overall goal of this workshop is to improve the participant's awareness of the impact emotions have on behaviors, decision-making, and judgment. This goal will be achieved by emphasizing the importance of emotions on the current role of the participant with a vision to further development in the future. The workshop will include a valid and reliable self-assessment, a workbook, and several work tools that can be used to continue the leader development journey.
Indiana Ministries is sponsoring this extremely important workshop for pastors on Emotional Intelligence that will be led by Scott Livingston. Scott is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development expert who understands the role EI plays in ministry, as well as business and other areas.
Cost:
The only cost is for an in-depth EI assessment tool and lunch. You can register online by clicking here, emailing cmichel@indianaministries.org or calling Cassandra at the IM office (317.773.6477).
Pastors, Lay Leaders and Persons in the IM Credentialing process: $60
SHAPE Participants: $25
For more information about Scott Livingston's ministry visit http://www.integratei.com/
