Transforming Conversations (Autumn 2025)

Description

Please note: This course is ONLY open to clergy and those in formal lay ministry roles e.g. Reader, Enabler.

About Transforming Conversations

We have probably all experienced conversations that have shifted our thinking in a short time. The Transforming Conversations course will enable you to have such conversations in your ministry and leadership.

This course can help you to

Purpose

The Diocese of St Albans is working hard to equip lay and ordained leaders with training in essential coaching skills to enable you to engage in transformational conversations within your church and new worshipping communities. The Transforming Conversations Coaching Course will equip you with the skills to develop those you lead and support in mission and ministry.

The Training

The Transforming Conversations Coaching Course is delivered by 3D Coaching - a small, professional community of experienced coaches and trainers who model a learning culture of regular supervision and team development. They have worked with individuals and groups in all sectors including local, central and international government, the NHS, corporates, churches and charities. 3D was established in 1999 and is structured as a public benefit company.

Dates

Please note: This course is ONLY open to clergy and those in formal lay ministry roles e.g. Reader, Enabler.

This course will run over 8 days (each day runs 9.45am - 2.15pm in Luton) - please note that all participants must attend all sessions of the course:

What 3D say about Transforming Conversations…

The course is run in a group setting over two sets of consecutive days with a gap in-between to allow you to process and practice what you are learning.

We are developing and refining skills. This is experiential learning. There is no PowerPoint and no back row.

Everyone will give and receive coaching at least twice every day so you will need to come ready to learn, think things through and contribute to the learning of others.

There are no assignments or essays.

You will be given a comprehensive booklist and suggestions on how you can develop your practice.

You will receive a 30 minute coaching session by 3D Coaching over Skype or Phone.

This course can count as the first stage towards ICF Portfolio Accreditation.

For any questions or further information, please email Julie Cirillo, the Diocesan Ministry Development Administrator MDTadmin@stalbans.anglican.org