The Critical Journey

Develop reflective, resilient leaders who can grow through change, challenge and ministry responsibility.

Course outcome

Recognise stages of personal and team growth and lead with humility, resilience and spiritual maturity.

What you will learn

• Lesson 1: Understanding the Journey — Map three turning points in your leadership journey.
• Lesson 2: Leading Through the Wall — Work through a realistic leadership setback scenario.
• Lesson 3: Healthy Inner Leadership — Prepare a personal wellbeing plan for busy ministry seasons.
• Lesson 4: Guiding Others Through Change — Plan a conversation introducing a change to your ACS team.

Course details

• Track: Foundation
• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: 4 guided lessons (45 minutes each), each with a teaching guide, a case study with short-answer questions and a multiple-choice knowledge check

Course references and further learning

Use these authoritative sources to confirm requirements, deepen the lesson and locate current guidance.

• Mental health at work: the basics — SafeWork NSW
• Work-related psychological health and safety — Safe Work Australia
• Be You wellbeing resources — Beyond Blue / Be You

Important

Check the latest version before use. Australian law, approved ACS procedures and local Conference requirements take priority where they are more specific. External resources are provided for learning and do not replace accredited training, professional advice or emergency services.