Pursuing a Healthy Plurality
Led by Josh Hughes
details
Launch Date: October 12
Timeline: 8 weeks
Format: Thursdays @ 2-3:30pm EST via Zoom
Facilitators: Josh Hughes
Price: $399 per person
Josh Hughes
Joshua Hughes (M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary) has served as a pastor at Four Oaks Church in Tallahassee, Fl, since 2007. Having previously served the church as as a Worship Pastor and Executive Pastor, he is currently the Lead Pastor of Four Oaks East. He and his wife, Katie, have four children. Josh also serves on the Harbor Network Board.
“I came into Josh’s cohort knowing that my leadership team structure and plan for elder development was a bit of a disaster… in the opening session of the cohort, I realized was not alone in my weariness and struggle with leading and developing elders. Josh gave great leadership insight to how we think about the process – giving us tools and resources to point us in the right direction. The cohort helped kickstart some good processes and structures for us, and I feel a lot more settled and organized in both how to lead elder meetings and develop future elders. Thanks Josh!”
“The Elders in Plurality cohort is a must for any pastor who desires to have a team of Elders leading the church with wisdom and unity. I came into the cohort with a solid team, but I wanted to continue to grow and develop our church leaders. Throughout our time together, I learned so much from Josh and the other pastors about areas our team could improve and how we could plan for the future of our Elder team. I am so grateful for the Elders in Plurality Cohort. It was a valuable investment for my own life and our church!”
“I joined the Elders in Plurality Cohort because I was discouraged and worn out by some conflict and dysfunctionality on our team. But, I emerged from our time together with fresh wind in my sails and plenty of practical tools that have thoroughly changed the game for our team. Whether you lead lay-elders, staff-elders or both, Josh's practical content and heart for healthy churches and systems will be a blessing to you. And, no matter how long you've been leading, this cohort will definitely equip you to be a better, healthier, and godlier leader.”
“The Elders in Plurality cohort is a must for any pastor who desires to have a team of Elders leading the church with wisdom and unity. I came into the cohort with a solid team, but I wanted to continue to grow and develop our church leaders. Throughout our time together, I learned so much from Josh and the other pastors about areas our team could improve and how we could plan for the future of our Elder team. I am so grateful for the Elders in Plurality Cohort. It was a valuable investment for my own life and our church!”
cohort description
A healthy, unified, disciplined elder team is essential for a thriving church. It can also be difficult and demanding to develop and maintain. This cohort is designed to help pastors cut through the complexity that often attends the eldership experience and to equip them to pursue pluralities who joyfully, collaboratively, and intentionally shepherd the flock.
outline
Objectives: what are the chief goals of this cohort?
To help pastors assess and develop their elder teams.
To provide space for engagement with other practitioners to share ideas and best practices.
To equip pastors with tools for raising future elders.
Outcomes: what can participants hope to gain in this cohort?
An evaluative framework for assessing their current "plurality reality.”
A set of tools and resources for leading their pluralities more effectively.
A context-specific development plan for their elder team and future elders.
