Learning Programs
Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership
Model & Delivery
Lead Well learnings will primarily happen through Virtual Boot Camps, Onsite Boot Camps, and a Comprehensive Series.
Boot Camps
The Boot Camp model is a fast-tracked option that will briefly introduce PAW pastors to the four Lead Well focus areas and be delivered in a virtual and an onsite format (approximately 5 hours of learning; about one-hour devoted to each area).
The onsite option will specifically take advantage of two in-person gatherings – the national summer conventions and bishop board meetings in early spring, consisting of one day/block of learning or held over 2 days. Virtual Boot Camps will happen in 4 weekly sessions.
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Online | Virtual Boot Camps
Onsite | In-Person Boot Camps
Comprehensive Learning Series
Comprehensive Series
The Comprehensive Series is a more time-intensive deep-dive of all 10 modules listed below and is likely to be virtual but may include in-person elements once finalized.
Other Learning Opportunities
Other future learning opportunities include peer-to-peer facilitated groups, national facilitated conversations, train-the-trainer opportunities, and access to the Resource Hub and on-demand content.
Learning Modules
Learnings will consist of planned activities that help PAW pastors learn, practice, and improve their proficiency and skills in the socio-economic competencies that have been organized as four modules, with the draft topics categorized accordingly below.
1. Financial Literacy (personal, household)
2. Debt Management & Credit Repair (personal, household)
3. Church Financial Operations (budgeting, tracking, financial statements, controls, policies, debt management)
4. Succession Planning & Transition Strategies
5. Organizational Leadership & Management
6. Fundraising, Stewardship & Generosity
7. Stress Identification, Treatment & Management (identify psychological, administrative sources of stress and how to plan a healthy path forward)
8. Conflict Resolution (facilitating constructive conversations, repairing harm)
9. Partnerships & Grants (a grassroots approach to power building and increasing resources)
10. Community Integration, Improving Outreach (church outreach ministry as community engagement, e.g., food giveaways)
Benefits & Resources
Boot Camp attendance in either format makes pastors eligible for a scholarship up to $300; completing the Comprehensive Series makes them eligible for a grant. Additionally, those that attend the Comprehensive Learning Series are eligible to receive the personalized coach benefit.
Other support includes an online resource hub and peer support groups.
*At this time only pastors in the United States are eligible for the grants, mini-scholarships, and coaching benefits.
Personalized Support
Pastors who complete the comprehensive learning series will be eligible to receive
personalized follow-up support services. This short-term benefit is designed to help pastors apply what they have learned with hands-on guidance from an expert who could be, but not limited to, a:
debt counselor personal coach financial planner accountant technology expert
fundraiser attorney mentor mental health therapist
organizational management consultant
We're curating a trusted, high-quality, robust, and well-organized collection of online references, tools, software, templates, worksheets, books, tips, articles, blogs, podcasts, services, speakers, professional service providers (pro bono and low-cost fee-for-service) and other recommendations that support the ongoing learning and efficiency of PAW pastors in the four competencies.
Provider Referrals: we'll maintain a list of experts and professional service providers
Real-Time Assistance: a librarian-type function will improve access to resources
Online Resource Hub
Resources can be people, places, or things that come in a variety of formats and delivery methods! You never know what might
help a pastor!
Note: All resources are subject to a vetting process. If you're interested in sharing your talents with PAW pastors, please visit Help Us Get Started.
Mini-Scholarships
Pastors who complete either the virtual or onsite Boot Camp will be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $300 towards the purchase of a tool that will help them improve in the Lead Well priority areas. Items include but are not limited to software, books, and fees associated with growth opportunities.
Peer Networks
We plan to facilitate sessions with peers, organized by topic and interest areas.