Forming Leaders

Judy M. Graham, associate administrator at Good Samaritan Home of Quincy, Ill. Read more »

No task is more important to CHHSM than the formation of leaders. Our mission is fundamentally about calling and supporting leaders whose work is to advance the healing and service ministry of the church of Jesus Christ.

We engage leaders through educational programs, affinity groups and consulting services. All of our leadership work is characterized by three touchstones:

1. We cultivate integrated leadership – leadership that clearly connects professional excellence with faith-based purpose. 
2. We believe that integrated leadership is fostered through leadership formation, a process of learning that situates skill development within a larger framework of lifelong vocational discernment. 
3. We understand that leadership formation requires an intentional community of mutual support. In CHHSM we find kindred spirits who share our vocation. 

In September 2011, CHHSM launched The Nollau Institute, a yearlong program of leadership formation for up to 20 participants. Learn more here. The institute prepares leaders for consecration as Diakonal Ministers, a vocation characterized by servant leadership. Learn more about our Diakonal Minister Community here.