2024 Chicago Presbytery Leadership Conference
This event is being rescheduled for Spring 2025 – More information coming soon!
Faithfulness in an Election Year: Working for Justice, Loving Others, and Walking Humbly with God
Scripture Focus: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 25
Keynote Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett
President and Executive Director
Presbyterian Mission Agency
What is the Leadership Conference? This one-day conference will focus on equipping our leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of ministry effectively. In addition to workshops centered around the Matthew 25 movement, we will offer sessions covering practical, theological, and financial topics, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for all participants
Who should attend? This conference is for all leaders in congregations — including pastors, Christian educators, ruling elders, deacons, trustees, those serving committees such as finance or business, and congregation members who may not hold leadership positions.
Cost: $20
Continental breakfast, lunch, and a day of learning and fellowship included!
A childcare stipend is available.
Meet the planning team:
John Chu
Pastor, Faith Community Presbyterian Church Chicago
Thom Cunningham
Director of Faith Formation & Mission, First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield
Barbara Gorsky
Interim Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
Julian Marshall
Co-moderator of the Wellness Committee/Ministry, New Deliverance Church
Joyce Perry
Ruling Elder, Broadview Community Presbyterian Church
Julio Peña
Pastor, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Chicago
Joy Douglas Strome
Honorably retired
Barbara Wilson
Associate presbyter
