Welcoming Exiles & Other Wanderers Cohort

Led by Rev. Claire Clyburn, lead pastor of First UMC Graham in North Carolina, this cohort is a six-week small group process for clergy who wish to become more trauma-informed pastoral leaders. Specifically, the cohort will delve into how local churches can be equipped to welcome people who are processing grief, trauma and loss through disaffiliation or other church hurt. The short-term cohort grew out of a small group process developed at FUMC Graham for the people received from area disaffiliating congregations. From that experience (15 newcomers, all of whom connected to the local church), Rev. Clyburn developed a fuller course on trauma-informed pastoral leadership. She has now led three cohorts of pastors in Western NC and NC conferences.
Topics include:

• Previewing a small-group process for use in local churches designed for those experiencing church hurt
• Psychological safety
• Systems anxiety
• Trauma-informed pastoral ministry

This group will gather virtually for six consecutive Wednesdays at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. beginning January 17. Register at https://peerlearning.pipministries.org/courses/welcoming-exiles-winter-2024. The entire 6-session course is $195. Claire is part of Passion in Partnership Ministries (PIP) offering her gifts as a Clergy Coach and Group Facilitator. More information about Passion in Partnership Ministries is available here. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email the course creator and facilitator, Rev. Claire Clyburn at [email protected].

Discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha Event Recording

Did you miss our Discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha event with Barna? There’s still time to purchase the recording. Due to contractual responsibilities to Barna, we are required to charge for the post-event recording, which is only available until Dec. 6. Sign up to receive the recording at https://missouri-reg.brtapp.com/DisciplingGenZ.