The goal of the 2026 Leadership Seminar is to explore the role of the shepherd through the lens of God’s mission. Jeff Smith will present research findings from his dissertation, Missional Shepherds: Exploring Development Opportunities for Shepherd Teams in Alaskan Churches of Christ.
This seminar will examine how elder teams can serve as missional shepherds, exercising missional leadership through relational shepherding and collaborative team leadership. Key topics will include the mission of God, missional leadership, relational shepherding, team leadership dynamics, equipping and empowering congregations for ministry, and development opportunities for current and future elders in Alaska.
