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Why Attend?  Read the experiences of past participants from the Dakotas Conference

“For me, the Leadership Institute was a most valuable experience. The variety of training provided can help just about any area of your ministry, and what you will learn can be immediately implemented upon your return. It is a great resource for both lay and clergy, and I would highly recommend going if you have the opportunity.”  Blaine Wilson, Conference Lay Leader
 
“The Leadership Institute at Church of the Resurrection has been incredibly helpful in my ministry.  Every year I learn some new best practices that I can bring home and apply to the church I serve.  One of the things I look forward to most is networking with people and gleaning insights that can be used back home. It’s a great place to get inspired!”  Rev. Kevin Kloster, Lead Pastor at Fargo Faith.
 
“I found the COR leadership institute to be extremely well organized and offered a myriad of interesting options.  I attended mostly mission-related seminars and felt that, even though COR has a very large staff and many programs, they tried to teach concepts and approaches that were adaptable to our small churches also.  The teachers were open and eager to work with us, so I definitely felt it was a worthwhile institute.” Gloria Borgman
 
 
“I have attended Leadership Institute at UM Church of the Resurrection twice.  I think that the most valuable aspect of attending LI is that there is always something more to learn and take home to our own churches.  We may not be able to do everything that they do at Church of the Resurrection, but we can adapt their successful ideas and practices to our ministry settings.  For example, learning about the leadership structure at COR has helped us look at our own leadership selection, training, and commitment.”  Judy Christy, Coordinator of Lay Ministries, Grand Forks Wesley UMC       
 
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Th e 2013 Leadership Institute is just around the corner and the super early bird and early bird deadlines are coming up soon. 

Leadership Institute is best experienced with a team.  Jodi Catado, Director of Leadeship Development explains, "We have found that the ability to process your experience with another person from your ministry context is extremely helpful when you begin to implement what you have learned."

So if you haven't done so already, look around for other leaders who could attend with you. Last year we had 100 persons attend from the Dakotas Conference who then returned home energized and excited to implement new ideas they learned!
 
Also, remember that young adult discounts are offered which include attendance at the Leadership Institute portion of the event (Pre-Institutes are an additional charge) for only $49.  If you are a church leader you know that the Dakotas Conference is focused on raising up a new generation of missional leaders, so look around and find promising young adults who are serving in some ministry capacity and encourage them to join us.  You might even consider sponsoring their way as an investment in the future of the church!
 
To receive the best rates from our hotel partners, reservations must be made by September 6, 2013.  We have a block of 50 rooms reserved at Drury Inn and Suites in Overland Park. Please use the attached .pdf file to make your reservations for both the bus and the motel. To hold a seat on the bus the cost is $25 per person. This amount will cover the meals to and from Kansas City. The bus is provided free of charge by the Equipping Link of the Dakotas Conference. You will need to register for the institute online yourself and to choose from a variety of dynamic workshops. Leadership Institute workshops are offered in the following areas:
 
•             Adult Discipleship
•             Children's Ministries
•             Church Structure & Operations
•             Communications
•             Congregational Care
•             Leadership
•             Media & Worship
•             Missions
•             Student Ministries
•             Worship Arts
 
To maximize the impact on your church, invite key leaders from all ministry areas.
 
For the best rates, register by the deadlines below.
 
Super Early Bird Deadline-July 12, 2013
Early Bird Deadline-September 6, 2013
Standard Rate - September 7 – September 25, 2013
Young Adult Discount Available (25 years old and younger)
Register now at www.li.cor.org