Raising up leaders for the transformation of the world.
TRANSFORMATIVE
LEADERSHIP
THE COURAGE TO EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED, THE CREATIVITY TO REIMAGINE OUR CURRENT SYSTEMS, A SENSE OF URGENCY THAT THINGS MUST CHANGE AND THE ABILITY TO LEAD THAT CHANGE TODAY.
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage
to pursue them. - Walt Disney
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 21-23, 2020
Wyndham Garden Lake Resort at Walt Disney World
Orlando, Fl.
CREATIVITY:ORLANDO is a hands-on collaborative workshop for church leaders seeking to boost their creativity and strengthen their innovative leadership in an ever changing world.
Work one on one with Disney Performers, Creatives, and Executives
as well as leading Theologians, Thinkers and Pastors
who are on the cutting edge of ministry.
What people are saying about our Creativity Conference
JENNY CALL
CAMPUS PASTOR
ROANOAKE, VA
"I’m so grateful for Creativity 2019, particularly the time spent developing our action plans. This has been a challenging year of ministry and I have appreciated having my action plan as a reminder of my values, calling, and role in the conflict. It keeps me focused on the work I feel suited to and renews my spirit."
JESSICA MAYNARD
UMC PASTOR
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
"I learned that knowing and telling our story is the most effective and important ministry tooL we have."
JOSEPH CASTEEL
UMC PASTOR
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
I was inspired and given the tools to to go back and lead my congregation in a process of doing ministry in a different way.
HEATHER HUMPHRIES
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
SPARTANBURG, SC
"I got to incorporate my love for Disney and passion for ministry in one place and came away inspired and energized!"
KIMBERLY CARLSON
LUTHERAN PASTOR
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
"After learning a method for productive creativity from Disney, I realized that vital ministry creatively and intentionally seeks to meet the actual needs of a community."
Day One
INSPIRE
CREATIVITY
Through worship, keynotes, workshops and one on one conversations, conference goers will learn to embrace creativity as a means of spiritual formation and leadership development. You will also work closely with the conference leadership on a personalized action plan to put into practice when you get home. Together we will harness creative leadership as a source of hope for the church.
Day Two
PRACTICE
CREATIVITY
With a field trip to Walt Disney World, conference goers will have the unique opportunity to learn from current cast members. Utilizing our Leadership Nexus Disney Field Guide you can deepen your experience and explore ways God is calling you to be creative.
Conference registration does not include park admission.
Day Three
APPLY
CREATIVITY
With all we have experienced and learned so far rattling around our brains, we will finalize the action plans we began on Day One. Leadership Nexus will get a copy of these plans and will mail them back to you 6 months later to check in and see how things are coming along. These action plans and personal consultations are worth the price of admission to the conference.
Speakers
Author, Speaker, Radio Show Host, Podcaster, Organizer, Pastor, Ultra-Marathoner, Goodness Conspirator and Possibility Evangelist
Fresh Expressions Leadership
Fresh Expressions are new forms of church that emerge within contemporary culture and engage primarily with those who don’t ‘go to church.’ They reimagine how the Body of Christ can live and work in diverse and changing contexts.
Juan Torres
Production Manager for Entertainment at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Author, Actor, Storyteller and Public Relations Manager for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Fl.
Retired VP of Costuming and Entertainment for Walt Disney World Parks, Former Dean of the School of Performing Arts at the University of Oklahoma
Jennifer Brassard
30 Year Veteran Disney Performer and Improv Coach
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ they are a new creation.
The old has gone and the new has come!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
WHAT MAKES A CHURCH TRANSFORMATIVE
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”
- Abraham Maslow
Over the years we’ve discovered that transformative churches embody
3 BASIC PRINCIPLES:
Every thriving, transformative congregation we have come across understands, embraces and continually refines these principles in the life of their congregation. Our goal at Leadership Nexus is to help you do the same both collectively and personally.
Visit our Transformative Churches or Transformative Leader page to learn more about how we can help you thrive as a congregation and leader.
