NOTE 11 - Oilstone Cohort 8, April - May 2018 'Golden Grove', Newtown, New South Wales.
The eighth, Oilstone program completed in May 2018
The Oilstone program returned to its familiar Newtown home, this time for 11 Christian leaders.
Our pastoral leaders were from: Vic, N.S.W., Qld and A.C.T. We had pastoral leaders from 'Corporate' size, 'Program' size, 'Pastoral' size and 'Family' size churches as well as university and denominational ministries.
Participant feedback:
Pastor Multicultural church, State Capital.
'You both really allowed us space to ask/explore questions and ideas, and never shut us down. You have pulled together the BEST course on leadership I have ever attended.'
Pastor, 'Program' Sized Church, State Capital.
'Thanks for being a blessing to me and my church.'
'This was exactly the conference I needed at my stage of ministry for heartfelt reflection, for leadership competencies and Gospel motivation...'
Campus Leader, 'University Ministry', State Capital.
'I really valued the distinction between management and leadership, in thinking broadly about the priorities in my role.'
'I think the residential component was valuable to minimise distractions.'
Pastoral team member - 'Corporate Sized' Church.
'I really enjoyed it. Exceeded my expectations.'
'A lot of tools, very valuable tools, but also a clear picture of how those tools actually can work together - how together they have more impact and purpose.'
'Lots of light bulb moments for me.'
'... was a 'I wish I knew this 20 years ago' moment...'Executive pastor - Denominational Ministry.
'The overall idea of equipping the participants for leadership was what happened - for me, this is something I have been craving - go!'
Pastoral team member - 'Corporate Sized' Church.
'I am very grateful to both of you for your time and effort. There are people I already know I'll be encouraging to attend. I genuinely felt that you both did a fantastic job working with us.'
Michael and Peter continue to take applications for N.S.W. and interstate programs, as well as expressions of interest for speciality programs. Interested? Download one of the brochures on our Links page.
Oilstone Cohort, 30 April - 4 May 2018