{"id":13533,"date":"2026-07-22T08:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/?p=13533"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:51:17","slug":"join-us-for-a-shared-path-forward-consensus-building-in-the-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/2026\/07\/join-us-for-a-shared-path-forward-consensus-building-in-the-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us for A Shared Path Forward: Consensus Building in the Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Center for Leadership Excellence presents an online workshop with Margaret Brunson,\u00a0A Shared Path Forward: Consensus Building in the Church<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
12pm \u2013 1:30pm ET
Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the church, we are called to be one in the body of Christ\u2026how does that translate when we are sitting at a conference table trying to decide whether to build a new sanctuary, where to allocate the budget, or who to hire to disciple our kids? It would be easy to \u201ctake a stand\u201d on any one of these real-life decisions \u2013 but consensus building requires a different approach of deep listening, creativity, and a willingness to recognize Christ in one another\u2026even when we don\u2019t agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laity and clergy, we invite you to join in a workshop designed to help us act more like Christians. Learn to engage in faithful discussions and dialogue about issues that are central to the ministry and life of the church. Explore consensus-building frameworks that offer practical tools for navigating disagreement with grace, helping your congregation move from gridlock to shared discernment. You can find ways to honor each voice and navigate differences while maintaining the unity you and your congregation desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Gain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n