BY CHRIS ALEX
A four-day pastoral leadership refresher workshop was successfully conducted earlier this month at Baliland, the central hub of the Lauru Region’s United Church Solomon Islands (UCSI).
The workshop brought together 28 pastors representing four circuits within the region: Katupika, Babatana, Tepazaka and Batava.
The purpose of the training was to strengthen leadership capacity and refresh the spiritual and administrative skills of church leaders serving in local communities.
One of the organisers said the workshop was a much-needed opportunity to renew their focus and enhance the pastoral leadership in their region.
“It allowed us to reflect, learn and share experiences that will support the work of the church in rural and remote areas,” said one of the organizers.
Over the four days, participants were engaged in ten key topics essential to effective church leadership, including:
-Bible Studies
-UCSI Constitution
-Church Structure
-SWOT Analysis
-Conflict Analysis
The training emphasized both spiritual guidance and practical skills, helping pastors better understand their responsibilities and strengthen the structure of local congregations.
It also encouraged collaboration between circuits and promoted unity among church leaders.
Leaders expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with the core values of their pastoral mission and plans are already being discussed to conduct a similar training in other regions.
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