The East and West Ohio Conferences collaborate to offer the Residence in Ministry Program, called Crucible.
Crucible has been designed to help clergy continue to grow spiritually and professionally. At Crucible sessions, clergy are taught core skills, qualities and characteristics for effective leadership. Crucible gives clergy the greatest opportunity for success in a variety of settings in partnership with their ministry leaders. The strengths and competencies are built upon four foundational pillars, each a focus at the four multi-day events.
- Personal Development:
During this retreat, clergy learn practical skills and support necessary for the spiritual life of the spiritual leader. They have the opportunity to gain awareness and stewardship over their health and wholeness emotionally, physically and spiritually. The scenic setting provides the environment for being apart and focusing on personal renewal in Christ.
- Leadership and Identity:
The purpose of the leadership summit is to form and shape the character of each spiritual leader. Clergy are guided in gaining confidence as leaders, directing ministry from strength and identity rooted in relationship with God. They cultivate skills as spiritual leaders, continuing to develop from the inside out in personal, social and performance mastery.
- Ministry Business and Marketplace Skills:
At this point, students look at the business aspects of ministry, such as creating a structure of leadership, conducting effective meetings, understanding finances and how to hire and fire paid and non-paid servants within the ministry. They also learn to develop and integrate a clear mission throughout the entire ministry.
- Cultural Context:
The final event focuses on the clergy leader's ability to understand the culture and community to which they have been appointed. The intent is that clergy leaders may become able and confident in God's call to discern and meet the needs of the people in their community. Whether regional, ethnic or generational, participants learn to lead with a relevant perspective in a culture which may be different than their own.
| Crucible 14 (Year Two) | |
| September 26- 27, 2024 | Leading out of Drama |
| November 14 – 15, 2024 | IDI and Cultural Competency |
| March 17 - 18, 2025 | Discipleship |
| EOC Episcopal Conversation | To be determined by the East Ohio Episcopal Office |
| WOC Newly Commissioned and Ordinand Retreat | To be determined by the West Ohio Episcopal Office |
| Crucible Class 15 (Years One and Two) | |
| Introduction to Crucible, Self-Care, and Process Communication | September 25-27, 2024 |
| Process Communication | November 14-15, 2024 |
| Leading Out of Drama | March 17-18, 2025 |
| Self-Care, Clergy Wellness, and Wesleyan Theology in Practice | September 25-26, 2025 |
| Intercultural Development Inventory and Cultural Competency | November 13-14, 2025 |
| Discipleship, Congregational Adaptability, and Financial Awareness | March 16-17, 2026 |
| EOC Episocopal Conversation | To be determined by the East Ohio Episcopal Office |
| WOC Newly Commissioned and Ordinand Retreat | To be determined by the West Ohio Episcopal Office |
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