Louisiana Pastors Showcase Skills at Dakota Wesleyan Program Gathering

On January 6, the Foundation hosted the second gathering of the Dakota Wesleyan University Practical Church Leadership 2022-23 cohort. The event was held at the LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center and included selected clergy from Louisiana, Oklahoma and Missouri.

The 13-month program strengthens pastors’ knowledge and abilities in the areas of finance, personnel management and stewardship while offering 21 graduate credits.

The Louisiana clergy who are participating in the current cohort presented their Applied Projects at the event. These clergy are: Rev. Deirdre Allen, Rev. Tim Barnes, Rev. Colleen Bookter, Rev. Sonya Lars, Rev. Jessica Lowe, Rev. Kennon Pickett, Rev. JoAnne Pounds, and Rev. Bradley Swire.

The Louisiana cohort of Practical Church Leadership takes a break to pose for a group shot with Bishop Dee Williamston (third from right) and President Chris Spencer (back, second from right) at their gathering this week.