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This year's Vestry Conference aims to strengthen and equip parish leaders for the unique realities of leadership in the 21st century church.

Some see the 21st century as a tough time to lead. This conference will pursue a hopeful course to build on the unique talents and energies that vestries have both collectively and individually.

With passion and expertise for healthy congregational life, conference leaders will help vestries build competency and fan the flames of their desire to offer their best to God.

Many vestries begin their year with this annual weekend conference. Away from distractions, they are able to work from a new perspective and to learn from other vestries as well as the conference staff.

Time is set aside for each vestry to meet for its particular planning and reflection needs.

Principle Presenter

The Rev. Dr. Reggie McNeal enjoys helping people, leaders and Christian organizations pursue more intentional lives. He serves as the missional leadership specialist for Leadership Network of Dallas. His past experience includes more than a decade as a denominational executive and leadership development coach. He also served in local congregational leadership for more than 20 years.

He has contributed to numerous denominational publications and church leadership journals including Leadership and Net Results. His books include Revolution in Leadership, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders, The Present Future, Practicing Greatness and Get A Life!

Conference Staff

COORDINATORS: The Revs. Randy Ferebee and Alan Akridge are directors of the Epiphany Institute + Consulting in Hickory, N.C. Developed by a consortium of Episcopal clergy, the institute addresses congregational development issues not in isolation, but as part of a comprehensive landscape. Ferebee holds a doctorate in congregational development from the University of the South School of Theology. Akridge did postgraduate studies at Wake Forest Divinity School.

PRESENTER: Elizabeth Whitten of Hendersonville, N.C., is an Episcopal layperson whose consulting expertise includes strategic planning and congregational development. She formed Insight Consulting with more than 15 years of management and consulting experience in the nonprofit and health care fields. She holds a master's in business administration from Wake Forest University.

PRESENTER: The Rev. Dr. Trawin Malone of Greensboro, N.C., is the northwest regional priest for the Diocese of North Carolina. He holds a doctorate in ministry from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary.

Cost
Program Fee	$565 per vestry — paid by the group leader
Double Occupancy	$195 per person Includes program, lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
Single Occupancy	$250 per person Includes same as above. (Based on availability)
Commuter	$160 per person Includes program, lunches, suppers and use of recreational facilities. (For residents of Henderson, Transylvania, Polk, Rutherford, Buncombe, Haywood or Greenville counties only)
Rector/Vicar	The rector or vicar attends at no charge, as Kanuga’s guest.
Note	To make room for more vestries, spouses and family members are not encouraged to accompany clergy or vestry members attending this program.
Payment
Deposit	$100 per vestry To be paid by the group leader. Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee.
Balance Due	December 8 (To register after this date, please send a check or use a credit card for the full amount.)
Start/End Times
Check-In	4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8
Check-Out	After lunch Sunday, Jan. 10
Conference Registration
Register by Mail/Fax	Printable Registration Form PDF - Get Acrobat This form should be used by group leaders only. There is no individual registration form for this conference.
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