Available Workshops

We invite any congregation in Albany Presbytery to let us know where and when we can bring a
workshop to you! Below is the list of workshops we are already prepared to lead. We will also
create new workshops based on your needs, so just ask!

Coaching, led by Chris Garrison, past at Bay Road - how coaching can help individual church leaders or Sessions to envision and implement your ministry

Deacons, led by Cass Shaw, General Presbyter and a hospital chaplain - strengthen and develop your deacons' ministry according to the needs of your congregation and your community - click here to view a promotional video

Empowering Congregational Leaders, led by Harry Heintz, pastor at Brunswick - how to build and support a powerful team of lay leaders for effective, shared ministry

Emergency Disaster Response, led by Janice Holding, an elder at the Bay Road Church - Janice will share her significant experience in responding quickly and effectively to local disasters

Faith Development, led by Nancy McGiven, on staff with the Reformed Church Synod - How to build effective ministries and programs that foster a deeper faith among adult members

Grants and Buildings, led by Cass Shaw - information about grants & loans available to you for ministry; and options for effective stewardship of our buildings and property. How can we care for the buildings we love, without draining our energy and resources?

Introducing Change, led by Dennis Dewey, a pastor, storyteller, and COM Chair in Utica Presbytery - how to gently introduce change as a positive experience for all

Legacy, Gifts and Endowments, led by Cass Shaw - effective strategies and resources for managing endowments and encouraging legacy gifts and development of a long term donor base

Media in Worship, led by Tim Coombs - introducing various media to enrich your worship services

Mission Trips, led by Cass Shaw - from preparation to follow up, learn how mission trips can transform the life and witness of your congregation

Music in Small Churches, led by Barrett Germain and Don Wheeler, Elders in Scotia - experienced guidance in building a dynamic music program in a small church setting

New Form of Government, led by Dan Rogers - an introduction to the new FOG and how it will impact Congregations. Please click here to view a promotional video.

Personnel, led by Cass Shaw - how to form a personnel committee, conduct annual performance reviews of your entire leadership team and ensure safe, smart, and effective policies are in place

Social Media, led by Michael Massey, Elder at Trinity Church in Scotia - how social media can enhance your ministry and help you connect with your young people and the wider community

Spiritual Formation, led by Stewart Pattison - a practical guide for developing and nurturing spiritual disciplines and deepening our faith life

Treasurers, led by Bill Ramage - support and best practices for church finances. Please click here to view a promotional video.