The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a reflective workshop for those navigating change in life and ministry. This event explores how the wisdom of God’s creation can offer insight, resilience, and hope in seasons of transition.
February 25, 2026
1pm – 2:30pm, ET
Zoom
About the Webinar:
Join Courtney Ellis, author of Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amid Life’s Tough Transitions, on a guided conversation about the difficulties of change and how we might learn to weather it well as individuals and congregations. With help from God’s “book of nature,” together we will explore preparation, curiosity, adaptation, and resilience.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone in a season of personal or professional change
- Leaders of congregations in the midst of change
- Pastors anticipating a move
What You’ll Gain:
- A deeper understanding of the role of change in your own life and church
- Practical approaches to navigating transitions with curiosity rather than fear
- Insight into the role of adaptation and resilience in weathering change
About the Presenter:
Rev. Courtney Ellis is a Presbyterian minister, speaker, and the author of six books, most recently Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amid Life’s Tough Transitions. She also hosts the podcast, “The Thing with Feathers,” about birds and hope. Courtney and her husband Daryl pastor together in southern California where they are raising three sporty children and spend a lot of time watching youth basketball.