Bill Blank, Associate Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, will be leading a one day workshop on Healthy Congregations.

The Healthy Congregations worship uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders and all members become more effective stewards of their congregation’s health. The workshop was developed by Dr. Peter Steinke and is based on the work of Dr. Edwin Friedman. …

Friedman noted that in many congregations today negative, reactive forces are allowed to set the agenda for the church. What can be done to prevent anxiety from becoming a toxic force in your congregation? 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.

Registration is $95/person and covers the manual, lunch, refreshments and tuition. REGISTER BY MAY 15 and save $15! If you wish to attend with a partner (and share a manual) the second person’s fee is $70.

Register by calling the church office at 563-359-0331.