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On July 17, 2010, Presiding Elder R. Nathaniel Neal led the Savannah District Pastor’s Seminar, featuring Rev. Dr. John Foster. The seminar focused on leadership through servanthood and godly influence. Key topics included meeting people where they are, embracing diversity, fostering effective communication, and emphasizing accountability. Attendees learned the importance of nurturing church growth by loving the congregation, reducing gossip, and delivering impactful preaching. The seminar referenced works by Howard Thurmond and Debbe Kennedy, underscoring the value of collaboration and innovation.
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The Reverend R. Nathaniel Neal, Presiding Elder The SavannahDistrict Pastor’s Seminar July 17, 2010 Recap
Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal The Rev. Dr. John FosterPresenters
Leadership & Communication • Leadership: Servanthood and Godly Influence • It cannot always be “my way.” • Meet people where they are. • Make people’s differences work!
Making Differences Work Means… • Making diversity a priority for the church or organization • Becoming familiar with others’ differences • Fostering rich, fruitful communication • Calling for personal accountability • Making mutualism important in arbitration
CHURCH GROWTH • LOVE THE PEOPLE • STOP THE GOSSIP • PREACH WELL
References • Thurmond, Howard. (1986). A Search for Common Ground. • Kennedy, Debbe. (2008). Putting Our Differences to Work: The Fastest Way to Innovation, Leadership, and High Performance.