7th & 8th February 2012
Christian ministry and mission is increasingly demanding. The pressures are constant and the expectations are high. Christian ministry has its own, inherent and unique stresses and strains. Just a little insight in to what they are and how they work can make all the difference, allowing the development of strategies that minimise their negative impact on one’s ministry.
That is what the Freedom to Serve: Mastering Stress seminar is all about. Its goal is to help you to achieve your full potential in your ministry.
If you have already been subject to the sometimes overwhelming stresses of ministry, it will also help you refocus your approach to ministry so that you can do more than simply survive, but also set you on a path to achieving the potential of your ministry.
Mastering Stress – A Very Practical Seminar
“Mastering Stress” is a very practical two day seminar for mission and church leaders and their spouses. It is a development of the popular one day “Mastering Ministry Stress” seminar.
The seminar leader is Colin Buckland, a founder and Chief Executive of Claybury International. It is based on Colin’s personal experience as a Baptist minister, original research and many years spent coming alongside those in ministry and mission around the world.
The goal of the seminar is to equip you to flourish n the face of the stresses of your ministry. It will enable you to be alert to your sources of stress and allow you to build personal strategies for managing them. As a result of this seminar you will:
- Understand how stress works.
- Learn to map personal stressors.
- Consider the unique nature of ministry and mission stressors.
- Identify strategies for surviving and thriving in the face of stress.
- Understand how to avoid burnout.
- Develop a personal stress management action plan.
Who will benefit from this seminar
This seminar is designed to be of benefit to:
- Any individual engaged in Christian ministry or mission
- HR Directors of ministry and mission organisations
- Mission and ministry supervisors
- Mission leaders
- Spouses of those engaged in ministry or mission
What’s Been Said About Claybury’s Seminars on Stress
Several hundred Christian leaders have attended Claybury International’s seminars on managing stress in the ministry and mission, both in the UK and overseas, and have found it invaluable.
A very practical and helpful seminar for pastors and their wives…”
URC Minister from North London
“You showed us how to identify the causes of our stress and then gave us the tools to manage it…”
Mission organisation leader and missionary, Europe
“Superb material, well presented and intellectually valid…”
Baptist Minister from Milton Keynes.
“A timely intervention that literally saved me from giving up the ministry…”
Pentecostal Minister from Scotland
An honest approach with a good deal of realism that was so refreshing…”
Church of England Vicar from Sussex
“Claybury helped me to understand the nature of stress and to change my attitudes to work and calling…”
A senior leader in a global mission, Europe
“Very helpful overall, both as a prevention and a cure from ministry burnout…”
Methodist Minister from Birmingham
Seminar Leader
The Managing Ministry Stress seminar is led by Colin Buckland, who, with his wife Lorna, is a founder and leader of Claybury International. Colin is a Baptist Minister who worked as a pastor for 22 years, of which he spent 13 years pastoring a church in inner city London.
For over 30 years Colin and Lorna have personally been working with leaders in church and mission, both in the UK and around the world. Colin is the author of “Freedom to Lead” which is a practical guide, encouraging self-reflection as a key tool in overcoming the varied pressures which lead to burnout and going on to thrive in ones calling.
Book Your Place Now
The mastering stress seminar is held at Claybury International’s headquarters in Baldock, Hertfordshire. If you need it, some accommodation is available on site at very modest prices. We are very easy to get to by car and train, so traveling in is viable for many.
You will find the seminar details below but you can book your place by emailing admin@claybury.com or calling us on +44 (0)1462 600143.
You can download the seminar brochure here and the seminar booking terms and conditions here.
In the mean time you may find this email mini course on stress helpful.
Seminar Details
Date: 7th & 8th February 2012
Venue: Claybury International, Kingsfield, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AN UK
Seminar Costs:
£110 per person
The seminar fee includes lunch, refreshments, seminar documentation and the DiSC inventory. It does not include travel, accommodation or evening meals.
Payment for seminars and Kingsfield accommodation is required in advance and may be made via PayPal, Credit Card, cheque or invoice. However, please note, seminar places and Kingsfield accommodation will not be confirmed until full payment has been received.
Booking:
To book your place and Kingsfield accommodation please email Claybury at admin@claybury.com or call the seminar administrator on +44 (0)1462 600143.
Travel to Kingsfield:
Kingsfield is situated close to A1(M) Junction 9, 15 miles from M1 Junction 11 and 23 miles from M25 Junction 3. It is well situated for international travel being about 30 minutes drive from London Luton Airport, 45 minutes from Stansted and 75 minutes from Heathrow. Baldock station is within walking distance and is only 30 to 40 minutes from London Kings Cross.
Accommodation:
Over night accommodation, including continental breakfast, is available at Kingsfield; however the number of places available is limited. Rooms are not en-suite.
Shared room: £37.50
One person per room: £47.50
Local Hotels:
There are a number of reasonably priced hotels and inns within walking distance of Kingsfield and hotel chains within easy driving distance. Please ask for details.
Evening Meals: There are a number of restaurants and inns in Baldock and Letchworth Garden City within walking distance of Kingsfield. Also a very reasonably priced evening hot food option is available at Kingsfield. Please ask for details.
VAT:
Claybury International is not registered for VAT and so VAT is not charged on quoted prices.
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