Pastoral Leadership Revitalization
Pastoral Leadership Revitalization (PLR) is a 3-year program for pastoral leaders (Ministers of Word & Sacrament or Commissioned Ruling Elders) serving congregations in PLC’s 13-state region.
PLR supports pastors and their congregations by providing dynamic continuing education and networks of peer and professional support. PLR does this through a three-pronged approach of retreats, one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction, and peer-to-peer learning cohorts.
Pastoral Leadership Revitalization takes place within five chapters across our region made up of over fifteen presbyteries: Colorado, Iowa-Nebraska, Kansas-Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
Each chapter hosts one of PLR’s annual retreats, which are open to PLR members and nonmembers alike. Pastoral leaders from across PLC’s thirteen-state region are invited to join as individual members, even if their presbytery is not currently part of a chapter.
Pastoral leadership is a calling often filled with moments of deep joy and overwhelming isolation. PLR is an opportunity for pastors to grow, connect, and be nurtured.
Have questions?
Reach out to PLC’s Director of Programs, Rev. Tricia Dillon Thomas (programs@opsf-omaha.org) or (402) 390-5110.
Apply for PLR
PLR is open to Ministers of Word and Sacrement and Commissioned Ruling Elders serving in the PLC region.
If the presbytery you serve is not participating in PLR, you may apply as an individual member. Upon acceptance, you will be placed in a nearby chapter.
PLR’s three elements of support
Spiritual Coaching or Spiritual Direction
Participants choose 12 sessions/yr of 1:1 coaching or spiritual direction
Annual Retreat
With dynamic preaching, continuing education, and community building
Peer-to-Peer Learning Cohort
With dynamic preaching, continuing education, and community building
Chapters and Participating Presbyteries
- Denver Presbytery
- Plains and Peaks Presbytery
- Glacier Presbytery
- Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery
- Heartland Presbytery
- John Calvin Presbytery
- Missouri Union Presbytery
- Presbytery of Northern Kansas
- Presbytery of Southern Kansas
- Presbytery of Central Nebraska
- Homestead Presbytery
- Cimarron Presbytery
- Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery
- Indian Nations Presbytery
- John Knox Presbytery
- Milwaukee Presbytery
- Winnebago Presbytery
Upcoming Pastoral Leadership Revitalization retreats
Each PLR member receives admission to one annual retreat, with the cost of membership. Additional retreats are offered at a significant rebate to members.