Vital Conversations for Church Leaders

Needing a jump start of new ideas? Looking for conversation partners to explore options? Are you a new ministry leader? Join these vital conversations for church leaders to explore new ideas, learn in community, and foster creativity in ministry. The guiding principles for our vital conversations are:

  • Foster community and creativity
  • Facilitate spaces for co-creating and co-learning
  • Deepen Discipleship
  • Adapt/Strengthen Structures for Mission


We will take a deep dive on various topics through 1-day gatherings, with in-person and digital options available. In addition, optional post-event conversation cohorts are available. Scroll below to learn about our upcoming gatherings!

Vital CHurch Modules


  • Vital Church: MODELS FOR MINISTRY

    Thursday, October 26, 2023

    10am-4:30 pm

    Trinity Lutheran, Cooperstown

    Cost: $20


    Both the church and the world look different today than they did 5, 10, 20, or even 50 years ago! What needs to be adjusted for the sake of a vital and sustainable witness? How might we shape and adapt how we do church to fit who we are today? Together we will explore structures for shared ministry, leadership, worship and community partnerships, learning with and from leaders who are exploring new ways to make ministry work!


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  • Vital Church: Models for Ministry Introduction

    Sunday, November 12, 2023

    2-5pm, ZOOM

    Cost: $10


    Both the church and the world look different today than they did 5, 10, 20, or even 50 years ago! What needs to be adjusted for the sake of a vital and sustainable witness? This shortened version will give an introduction to different models and structures for congregations and leaders interested in beginning this conversation.


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  • Vital Church: Cultivating Worship

    Sunday, February 18, 2024
    2-5pm,  ZOOM


    This first worship session will look at history and traditions around worship and move into new worship practices that invite participation, faith practices, and creativity.

  • vital church: word & proclamation

    Sunday, February 25, 2024

    2-5pm, ZOOM


    During this gathering we will focus on the sermon or proclamation time. How might this part of worship be a communal activity? How do we fill this time when our pastor is gone? Join us to experience a variety of practices and tools for use in the sermon time. Participants can attend either or both of these worship sessions.

  • Vital Church: Communication  & Community (Past event) 

    Saturday, May 6th, 2023 10am-4:30pm

    Messiah Lutheran Church, Fargo

    This session focused on how we show up as leaders in our contexts and how to navigate and manage systems in order to foster healthier conversation and communities.