Experience the Ephrata, PA Serving Leader Cohort!
About The Course Instructors
Discover Center for Serving Leadership’s robust training in a cohort that will introduce you to The 5 Actions of the Serving Leader Model with:
Jon Byler;
Jon serves as Vice President of Center for Serving Leadership’s nonprofit division World Serving Leaders. He has a passion to see leaders grow and develop, becoming like Christ in their character, skill and knowledge. From the beginning of his tenure Jon has encouraged each member to bring the full expression of their strengths to bear and has become a vital part of the “glue” that holds together our CSL Team.
Jon lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife Loice. They enjoy their three children and are delighted to begin learning how to be grandparents to the most beautiful little girl! Jon enjoys woodworking and an occasional bike ride.
He has served the global church for over 30 years through writing and teaching, most recently serving Global Disciples for 16 years.
Jon is author of several books including The Heart of Christian Leadership, The Art of Christian Leadership, and 7 Keys to Financial Freedom. He writes a bi-weekly letter Reflections for Serving Leaders which is distributed by email in English, Spanish and Chichewa (Sign up here). For more information about Jon see his website, www.LeadersServe.com.
Dr. Nelson Okanya;
Nelson serves as President of Center for Serving Leadership’s nonprofit division World Serving Leaders and has been a close partner with Center for Serving Leadership since 2012. Nelson comes to us from Eastern Mennonite Missions where he served as President for seven years.
Nelson is chair of the Global Mission Fellowship, serving 71 member organizations through Mennonite World Conference. He brings rich cross-cultural experiences and a passionate vision of a flourishing world in which serving is the trademark of leadership. We thank God for him as he provides skillful leadership in expanding our investments in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Nelson lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Rev. Carmen Horst Okanya, and their two sons.
Nelson is a trained Executive and Leadership coach and is currently completing a doctorate in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He loves hiking, engaging in exciting and enlightening discussions and enjoys foods and delicacies from around the world!
Learn more about the Center for Serving Leadership staff team and training partners.
Your opportunity to experience the next step in your leadership journey!
You want your organization to be more successful, but there’s a difference between planning for success and achieving it. Reserve your Spot in the Center for Serving Leadership Cohort in Ephrata and let Jon & Nelson take you through the 5 actions every leader needs to implement before they can reach their full potential.
Come together monthly as a group to collaborate and interact with Nelson Okanya, Jon Byler and like-minded leaders. This will help you discover a Proven and Practical Model to Help Your Team, Organization, and Community Flourish. After you have gone through the Serving Leader Cohort, join the Serving Leader Community to continue your learning experience with us!
What you’ll learn:
- How to awaken Great Purpose in your organization
- How to create a high-performance culture through your leadership team
- How to bring about positive and lasting transformation in your organization
Cohort Training Dates:
This event will begin January 17, 2024 and will end June 19, 2024.
- January 17, 2024
- February 21, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- April 17, 2024
- May 15, 2024
- June 19, 2024
Testimonies from participants:
“I’m personally grateful for John Stahl-Wert’s Serving Leader training. It has made a lasting, positive impact on ProVia, and many other leaders and businesses in our community.”
“We have all attended firehose presentations that didn’t lead to actual change. Serving Leader Cohorts provide excellent teaching with critical time provided to focus on specific changes which we were required to put into practice during the month. This enabled me to implement new leadership practices that produced encouragement, support, and growth within CMC’s staff and pastors.”
“This has been the greatest investment of resources I have made in years, and I know it’s going to pay dividends in the future. It will make a difference in your life!”
“Defining the core values that I lead from has been so helpful for me and our organization. This exercise alone has smoothed the way for so many more beneficial outcomes in our work environment. But it goes beyond defining. John was helpful personally in navigating the implementation and communication of these core values. I don’t think I could have implemented well without guidance.”
“We have a values-driven reputation that allows us to attract and retain good people. They hear that it’s not all about the money here and they want to work in a place where the goal of building up our people and our team is as important as building a shed. I encourage everyone to make the commitment to join a cohort. Take the plunge. It is well worth it.”
