Webinars
These offerings build on Iron Sharpening Iron’s core curriculum, creating content that speaks directly to the expressed needs of our current participants.
How to Lead from the Second Seat: Egos, Expectations, and How to Be Effective
- Thursday, September 10, 2026
- 12:00- 1:30pm ET
- Cost: $25
- Registration opens soon!
How do you lead effectively when you aren’t the one in charge? Many leaders find themselves in “second-seat” roles while still carrying significant responsibility and influence. This webinar explores practical strategies for leading from the middle, including managing expectations, navigating competing priorities, and building credibility without relying on formal authority. Together, we’ll discuss the role of ego in leadership, how to advocate for ideas without overstepping, and ways to make a meaningful impact even when you’re not the decision-maker.
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Neurodivergence in Ministry Teams
Faith Saenz, founder of NeuroTalent Consulting, speaks with pastors about the leading as a neurodivergent person, supporting neurodivergent staff members, and building a team that can flourish.
Impact Measurement for Ministry: Distilling the Data that Matters
How does anyone accurately measure spiritual growth or the health of a community? Thais Carter, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Associate Director for Iron Sharpening Iron will offer a presentation to help answer that question and get at how we might measure what seems unmeasurable!
Managing Volunteers: Secrets to Supervising People Who Aren’t on the Payroll
Led by Luisa Boyarksi, Associate Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership, this webinar offers practical advice for motivating, organizing, and retaining volunteers.
Implementing the Bold Vision: Elected Officials on the Transition from Campaign to Governance
For the first time in its history, the city of St. Paul is represented by all women and majority people of color. Join Councilmembers Rebecca Noecker and Cheniqua Johnson to discuss how we move from designing a leadership vision (campaigning) to implementation (governing), and managing the bureaucracies and stakeholders along the way.
Coaching Skills for Leaders: Tips for Empathic, Effective Supervision
You may know a lot about pastoral care, but how does (or should) that differ from supervising staff? This webinar, led by Anita Kishore, is designed as an entry point into how the coaching model can lead to smarter, more successful supervision.
Short Courses and Workshops
Available to alumnae, current participants, and those exploring executive education. Please email ironsharpeningiron@ptsem.edu for details.
Lay Leader Workshops (Ongoing)
Building leadership capacity among lay leaders is essential for the long-term health and sustainability of both the congregation and its pastoral staff. By intentionally building a bench of trusted leaders, churches create a deeper pool of support, insight, and energy to carry forward important initiatives. Developing common language and shared frameworks fosters clarity and unity, allowing lay leaders and clergy to collaborate more effectively. This shared leadership model not only distributes responsibility but also helps prevent burnout among pastors by ensuring the work of ministry is shared and sustained across the whole body. Ultimately, it cultivates a resilient, mission-driven community that can thrive together.
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Cost: Varies based on group size, modality, and time frame
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Creating Healthy Boundaries: Living in Liminal Spaces, Part I
Navigating Transitions with Integrity: Living in Liminal Spaces, Part 2
Panel discussions will feature Rev. Pam Driesell, Rev. Julie Pennington-Russell, and Rev. Melanie Marsh, addressing some of the deepest questions women bring to us each year.