Essentials for Pastoral Leadership Seminar
This one-week seminar is available for pastors, deacons, and leaders interested in learning the fundamentals of effective pastoring. Conducted by Leon Martin and Clyde Byler, this seminar is valuable for men in ministry and pastoral couples, with dedicated sessions available for the wives of ministers. Topics explored include:
- Study methods to make sermon preparation easier and more effective
- Creating a sermon outline that is understandable for the audience
- Sermon delivery that encourages people to listen intently
- How to encourage people who are grieving
- What to say and what to not say when offering consolation
- Conflict resolution and how to diffuse tension
- Time management that allows a balanced life between church and family
- Dynamics of team ministry and what is required to make it work properly
Schedule - October 13-17, 2025
Monday
- 4:00-5:00 | Arrival and registration
- 5:00 | Supper
- 6:00-7:00 | Orientation
Tuesday-Thursday
- 8:00 | Sessions
- 10:00-10:30 – Chapel
- 10:30 | Brunch
- 12:30-5:00 | Sessions
- 5:00 | Supper
Friday
- 8:00 | Sessions
- 10:00-10:30 – Chapel
- 10:30 | Brunch
- 11:30-1:00 | Conclusion
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Cost | $350 | Individual
$450 | Couple
The above total includes tuition and meal costs. Room and board is $100 per adult and $25 per child (Children 3 and under are free).
Lodging | Attendees will stay in the EBI housing (dorm, etc.). Dorm rooms include two bunk-beds, two dressers, a shower room, a toilet room, and two sinks.
Essential Items to Bring: a Bible, a note-taking device, bedding (Twin-size), and towels and wash clothes.