The new clergy orientation comprised of three different sessions was created to:

• Build connection with clergy colleagues
• Introduce you to the staff and available resources of the Dakotas Annual Conference
• Provide a foundation of knowledge and practices necessary for you to thrive in your ministry setting

Please complete the assessment and feedback by October 1, 2022.

You were asked to complete the following classes with videos. Please comment on the helpfulness for each of those you were required to complete.

Orientation sessions (question below)

June 8, Session 1:

• The First 100 Days, Rebecca Trefz
• Preaching With Impact, Bob Ruedebusch
• Holy Healthy Habits, Dan Bader and Diane Owen
• Lunch with district superintendants

July 19, Session 2:

• Navigating Communications to Meet the Mission, Doreen Gosmire and David Stucke
• Preaching With Impact, Bob Ruedebusch
• Holy Healthy Habits, Dan Bader and Diane Owen
• Lunch with district superintendants

August 29, Session 3:

• What would you do?, KrisMutzenberger and Joel Winckler
• Discipleship: Know. Do. Be., BenIngebretson
• Clergy Well-being, Shawn Culeyand Diane Owen

Thank you for your responses. I intend to reach out to a few of you this fall to ask deeper questions about your experience and what would be most helpful in your first year. I would be grateful if you would give me 20 minutes of your time.