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Healthy Congregations Workshop

Equipping leaders to prevent destructive conflict and continue the path set before them by Christ.


When:  November 9, 9:00-4:00
Where:  Mayfield UMC 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
Who: Clergy, Church Leaders, Church Members


Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Mayfield UMC (7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026) for a special workshop with lunch & 15 minute breaks included. The Healthy Congregations workshop is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose. This event is open to anyone but church leaders are especially encouraged to attend.


The cost is $15 and can be paid by cash or through MUMC’s online giving: https://www.mentorumc.org/onlinegiving (click “Healthy Congregations” on the Fund dropdown). This fee covers the cost of materials you will receive. Lunch is provided through support from Northern Waters District & District Churches.

This Workshop Will Help You/Your Church

  • Learn how to positively influence the health of your congregation
  • Learn how to keep anxiety from being infectious
  • Gain confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities
  • Learn how to limit invasive behavior, manage reactivity, and overcome sabotage
  • Learn to focus on strengths, resources, options, and the future

  • Who Will Benefit

  • Clergy who are interested in learning a proactive approach to managing anxiety in their church
  • Church lay leaders who want to gain confidence in their position and how to best manage challenges
  • Anyone interested in learning how to manage self and become a positive representative for the church

  • Workshop Leader – Rev. Jay Wittmeyer

    Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Jay Wittmeyer, will present the workshop. Rev. Jay Wittmeyer is an educator, organizational development consultant, and mediator with broad experience, serving conflicted churches and organizations in the U.S. and international settings. Grounded in an Anabaptist peace-building tradition and working from a Bowen family systems perspective, LMPC works to transform conflict in a healthy manner. Learn more about The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) here:https://www.lmpeacecenter.org/


    Please register here




    Support Acknowledgements
    This workshop typically cost participants up to $99 per person. Because of the support of the Northern Waters District and the following churches, this event is available to participants for just the cost of the printed materials each will receive.

  • Mentor UMC
  • Mayfield UMC
  • Painesville UMC
  • North Mentor/Willoughby UMCs
  • Rocky River UMC
  • Strongsville UMC


  • For questions, contact Mentor United Methodist Church: info@mentorumc.org
    MUMC Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM