Get Better at Dealing with Difficult People, an Expanding Your Ministry Toolbox course, will be held from 9 AM to noon Saturday, January 18 on Zoom. The cost per person is $20. The registration deadline is Friday, January 10. To register online and pay with a credit card, use the form below.  To pay by check, complete the registration form and return it with a check to Presbytery of West Virginia, c/o Susan Sharp Campbell, 683 Dwyer Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

Who are the challenging people in your life? We’ve all got them – a co-worker, a board member, a family member, a church member – they get under our skin, take us by surprise, and sometimes undermine our leadership. Join your colleagues and facilitator Sarah Moore-Nokes for some lively learning and skill-building to be better equipped to deal with difficult people. We’ll consider power dynamics, social capital, and decision making in organizations powered by volunteers. We’ll practice bite-sized strategies for navigating challenging situations, and we’ll have some fun along the way.

Course facilitator Sarah Moore-Nokes is a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), a consultant, and an ICF-certified coach (ACC), drawing on her previous experience in mid-council ministry, human resources, and organizational development. Sarah has served in judicatory positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has held leadership positions regionally and nationally. When she’s not working, you can find her gardening, parenting, knitting, cooking, reading, and running. She believes that everyone should have at least one really hard thing to work on at any given moment – currently hers is economic justice as a volunteer program advocate for an initiative called Restorative Actions (restorativeactions.org).

Questions? Contact Susan Sharp Campbell at susan_sharp_campbell@hotmail.com or 304-667-9428.