Transforming Conflict

Transforming Ministry in a Changing Church

A course for (post-curacy) clergy of the West Midlands who want to transform their handling of conflict in their parish(es) or ministerial contexts

This course offers an opportunity to look at conflict in the church differently. Participants will develop skills that enable them to engage with difficult behaviours, heightened emotions and conflict. The skills will encourage participants to respond authentically, building confidence and ability. Tools and skills will be practical; each participant will be encouraged to identify how they will apply what they have learned in the relationships within their context.

The course will be hosted and led by Sandra Cobbin.

Who is it for?

This course is for clergy and ministers of the West Midlands. It sits alongside our other programmes and complements our Working with Change programme and may be taken at any stage of licensed ministry.

Upcoming dates:

This course runs annually, in two connected parts. In 2025, the first part will be a two-day residential at Shallowford House, Staffordshire, on 5th - 6th November 2025, from 10am on the 5th to 4pm on the 6th. The second part is then an online follow-on day on 3rd December 2025,10am to 4pm.

Venue:

Shallowford House, Shallowford, Stone ST15 0NZ

Cost:

The cost of the programme will be borne by your diocese; your contribution would be travel only.

What do I do now?

If you wish to find out more about this course, please contact your diocesan CMD officer or administrator who will send you further details. You can find their details under the Contact tab.