Priority Learning
Priority learning is formed each year through the Leadership Coordination office of the National Support Centre. The 2 hours of learning may consist of 1 in-house course, or engaging with a specific topic through the choice of multiple approved training providers. All learning will be provided in both in-person and online formats.
Priority Learning 2027
“Seeking Christ Together: A Baptist Approach to Discernment”
At the heart of the Baptist tradition is the conviction that Christ speaks to and through his gathered people. Drawing from Scripture and Baptist tradition, we will explore how the Holy Spirit guides the gathered people of God, shaping decisions through prayer, worship, reflection, and shared wisdom.
Priority Learning 2026
“Leading from a Healthy Place: Cultivating Sustainable Leadership through Self-Care”
Self-care is important for leaders because it sustains their spiritual, emotional, and physical health, enabling them to lead others with wisdom, compassion, and endurance.
This 2 hour course is comprised of three components:
1. Part One: understanding self-care and why it is important
2. Part Two: completing a self-care assessment. This includes looking at stress and burnout indicators
3. Part Three: developing a self-care maintenance plan
Download the learning module here.
We recommend discussing your results with your supervisor. They will be a good sounding board as well as a self-care maintenance accountability partner.
Priority Learning 2025
“Leadership Development Culture within the Local Church“
This Priority Learning is self-guided with the following recommended steps.
- Watch the 40 minute video – depending on your context this could be individually, with a cluster group, or with your leadership team. Video Link (Password is contained in the discussion guide below)
- Engage with the follow up questions. Download discussion guide here.
- Choose an application activity from the discussion guide.
