Ministry asks more of today’s leaders than theological knowledge alone. It also requires the ability to navigate change, guide organizations, manage competing priorities, cultivate healthy teams, and turn vision into action.

McCormick Leads is a new professional-development series created for church leaders, community leaders, changemakers, and other professionals who want to strengthen the practical skills their work demands.

Through seminars, training sessions, and collaborative learning experiences led by McCormick faculty, alumni, and friends of the Seminary, participants will gain actionable tools, trusted insight, and fresh perspectives they can carry directly into their organizations and communities.

Because faithful leadership is not only about answering the call, it’s also about being equipped for everything the call requires.

PRACTICAL LEARNING FOR THE WORK YOU’RE ALREADY DOING
Leadership rarely unfolds exactly as a textbook describes. It happens in board meetings and budget conversations, during seasons of transition, amid community needs, and in moments when difficult decisions cannot be postponed.

McCormick Leads brings experienced practitioners into conversation with leaders facing those realities every day. Each session will connect practical expertise with McCormick’s commitment to forming thoughtful, courageous, and responsive leaders for the Church and the world.

Participants at upcoming sessions can expect:

  • Practical tools that can be applied immediately

  • Guidance from experienced leaders and practitioners

  • Candid conversations about real leadership challenges

  • Opportunities to learn alongside peers

  • Resources for strengthening ministries, organizations, and communities

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

McCormick Leads is designed for people serving in and beyond traditional ministry settings, including:

  • Pastors and congregational leaders

  • Nonprofit and community leaders

  • Chaplains and public theologians

  • Denominational and judicatory leaders

  • Ministry staff and board members

  • Social entrepreneurs and changemakers

  • Alumni seeking continued professional development

  • Anyone responsible for helping an organization move from vision to action

You do not need to be a McCormick graduate to participate.

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