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The Unitarian Universalist Association’s key affirmations have been translated into Spanish, French, Farsi, and Thai.By Sonja L. Cohen | November 1, 2018 | From UU WorldTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, MulticulturalismPage/Article
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Embracing an innovative shared leadership model has created a happier, more vital congregation in Athens, Georgia.By Michael Hart | November 1, 2018 | From UU WorldTagged as: Breakthrough Congregations, Governance for Congregations, Leadership, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
Explore how you can improve the function of your Committee on Ministry. IDEA 1: C.O.M. is an AGENT OF THE ENTIRE CONGREGATIONWebinar | By Barbara Child, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 29, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article -
Accessibility and Inclusion Issues in Congregational Life Opening our doors to people of all abilities is the less talked about test of inclusion in our congregations. This webinar discusses “disability etiquette” and explores the many ways in which our congregations can be more accessible and...Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA, Mark Bernstein, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals | October 18, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Disability & Accessibility, Diversity & InclusionPage/Article -
The communities where we live and work and go to school are constantly changing. The nation and the wider world is constantly changing.By Paula Cole Jones | October 8, 2018 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Leadership Development, Social Justice, UU BeliefsPage/Article -
In late July 2018, leaders from nearly every African Unitarian/Universalist community gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for a 3-day retreat.By Sara Ascher | August 20, 2018 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Opportunities, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
MidAmerica Region Webinar CalendarWebinar | August 1, 2018 | From MidAmerica EventsTagged as: Leadership Development, UUA Districts & RegionsPage/Article
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General Assembly 2018 Event 205 Program Description Re/Build trust within your congregation. Move from an “I” to “We” understanding of church. Courageously lead and stay centered in times of change. Speakers Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kūpono Kwong Rev. Sarah Gibb...Utility | July 12, 2018 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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General Assembly 2018 Event 406 Program Description Healthy relationships are the foundation and strength of our covenanted congregations. When disruptive behaviors erupt, leaders are caught between welcoming all and keeping the community safe. Using case studies and interactive presentations...Utility | July 10, 2018 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Healthy Behavior, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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General Assembly 2018 Event 215 Program Description Waiting for leaders to “drop into our laps” is inefficient, frustrating, and ultimately unsuccessful. To meet the call for effective leadership, we need to be proactive and innovative. We will share strategies for cultivating leaders and...Utility | June 21, 2018 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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Workshops and presentations at General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), have been provided by a variety of Unitarian Universalist (UU) organizations and UUA staff groups over the course of several decades....May 2, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: General Assembly, Governance for Congregations, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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Congregations become "smarter" as systems as they develop feedback loops that enable the system to learn from its past successes and challenges. Here is a tool that you can use to improve your ministry as well as the experience of your volunteers.April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Our living tradition calls us to be lifelong learners, and this is especially true for our leaders. There are many skills and sensibilities that today's leaders need to help our congregations be ready for the 21st century. The UUA has many training resources to assist you!By Renee Ruchotzke | April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Anxiety about lack of volunteers and leaders can often lead to treating them as human capital. Ironically, this anxiety-fueled approach tend to produce disappointing results.By Renee Ruchotzke | April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Your Leadership Development Team should have several practices and strategies that enable them to identify potential leaders, especially from groups that may be at the margins (young adults, people of color). Places to Look For Potential Leaders Attend newcomer classes....By Renee Ruchotzke | April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Learn the kinds of leadership best practices that you want to instill in the rest of the congregation. Learn about the difference between Leadership and Management (we need both), how Leadership Development is an important part of Faith Formation, and how thinking in terms of teams and not justBy Renee Ruchotzke | April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Healthy, wise leadership is essential to the growth and vitality of our congregations, yet leadership development can easily become an afterthought. Here is a brief overview of where we come from and where we are going....By Renee Ruchotzke | April 20, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article -
Leaders understand that processes, tasks and outcomes will not necessarily be the same next week as they were, and they remain agile in approaching situations and answers to questions and issues that arise in their work with congregations; they know that they have to be continually learning andBy Nancy Combs-Morgan, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Change & Conflict, Competencies for LeadershipPage/Article -
Leaders are not only financially generous (although they are that indeed!) but they have and encourage a generous spirit and appreciation of the world; they are quick to inspire others, to give of themselves as well as their time, talent and treasure, and are working to find ways to be aBy Dori Davenport Thexton, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Giving & GenerosityPage/Article -
Leaders understand that it’s not just about skills, but it’s about being able to learn (often together) what’s necessary in congregational life; they understand the difference between technical and adaptive challenges, and find themselves at ease in the discomfort of adaptive work,By Ian Evison, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Faith DevelopmentPage/Article