Presented by the Outdoor Ministry Connection, an ecumenical partnership
September 26-30, 2022
Camp Allen | Navasota, Texas | $575/person
Leadership transitions can be challenging. Your gifts can help camp and retreat sites enter their next season of ministry. As an Interim Director, you will bring blessings to the holy spaces that God uses to bring people deeper in their faith journey.
The OMC Interim Director Training Event — offered by Outdoor Ministries Connection, an ecumenical partnership of camp and conference center associations from different mainline denominations — will provide an overview of the interim ministry process.
Included in the course content will be core philosophies of interim ministry and explore leadership-related skills and strategies within the unique context of outdoor ministry organizations, including:
Process tasks of the interim executive director, which also highlight the importance of assessing oneself and self-differentiating
Focus points of an organization, which include exploring culture, partnerships, leadership, future, and mission
Various types of tools through which decision-makers review leadership patterns/styles, examine current realities, and work toward a more vibrant future
A learning journey within the organization that embraces systems thinking and adaptive leadership
Strategies for managing difficult realities, like conflict or misconduct
Emphasis on governance in clarifying responsibility, accountability, and authority within a particular context
Spiritual pilgrimage, where we seek to be conscious of God’s desires (and not just our own wants)
The intentionally small group size will provide opportunities for interactive learning. There will also be some required reading beforehand (1 small book, 1-2 articles), which will form a basis for discussion during the event. The schedule will be full, with minimum blocks of free time. Participation in the complete experience of the event is expected.