Healthy Congregations Workshop

Equipping leaders to prevent destructive conflict and continue the path set before them by Christ.


When:  February 8, 9:00-4:00
Where:  Mayfield UMC 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
Who: Clergy, Church Leaders, Church Members
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Join us on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Mayfield UMC (7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026) for a special workshop with lunch & 15 minute breaks included. The Healthy Congregations workshop is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose. This event is open to anyone but church leaders are especially encouraged to attend.


The cost is $15 and can be paid by cash or through MUMC’s online giving: https://www.mentorumc.org/onlinegiving (click “Healthy Congregations” on the Fund dropdown). This fee covers the cost of materials you will receive. Lunch is provided through support from Northern Waters District & District Churches.

This Workshop Will Help You/Your Church

Learn how to positively influence the health of your congregation

Learn how to keep anxiety from being infectious

Gain confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities

Learn how to limit invasive behavior, manage reactivity, and overcome sabotage

Learn to focus on strengths, resources, options, and the future

Who Will Benefit

Clergy who are interested in learning a proactive approach to managing anxiety in their church

Church lay leaders who want to gain confidence in their position and how to best manage challenges

Anyone interested in learning how to manage self and become a positive representative for the church

Workshop Leader – Rev. Jay Wittmeyer

Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Jay Wittmeyer, will present the workshop. Rev. Jay Wittmeyer is an educator, organizational development consultant, and mediator with broad experience, serving conflicted churches and organizations in the U.S. and international settings. Grounded in an Anabaptist peace-building tradition and working from a Bowen family systems perspective, LMPC works to transform conflict in a healthy manner. Learn more about The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) here:https://www.lmpeacecenter.org/

Please register here

Support Acknowledgements
This workshop typically cost participants up to $99 per person. Because of the support of the Northern Waters District and the following churches, this event is available to participants for just the cost of the printed materials each will receive.

Mentor UMC

Mayfield UMC

Painesville UMC

North Mentor/Willoughby UMCs

Rocky River UMC

Strongsville UMC

For questions, contact Mentor United Methodist Church: info@mentorumc.org
MUMC Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM