About CDI

Church Development Institute is a leadership training program focused on the ministry of developing the spiritual community and organizational life of a congregation.

Our aim is to equip leaders to facilitate a process of transformation, and to build up the capacities and skills of leaders through self awareness of one’s personal impact on others and the organization. To increase knowledge of theories, methods and processes as a way to assess and understand the behavior and development of the congregation, and to give a safe learning environment where one can practice skills in facilitation, feedback, listening and presenting.

Church Development Institute’s content and training methodology are shaped by an approach that is:

• Practical -- Designed to provide skills and methods, grounded in successful congregational development efforts

• Grounded in Anglican Spirituality and Identity -- Focuses on the spirituality of the community, its character and culture; on the spirituality of leaders and its effect on the church community; and on models for development rooted in Anglican tradition.                                                                                                                    

• Innovative -- Draws on the emerging methods used in non-profit, corporate, and church organizations.

• Competency Oriented -- Equips leaders of congregations of all sizes with the resources they need. Our desired outcome is competent leadership on the part of parish and diocesan staff and consultants that is rooted in the experience, research, and methods of congregational and organization development.

• Community Centered -- We come together as a learning community. We share responsibility for our learning and community life. We strive for an open, non-defensive climate in which there is an ability to give and receive supportive and challenging feedback.

To learn more, please speak with Priest Joanne.