DBU REPORT 4 NEWS & NOTES NEXUS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DRAWS OVER 200 ATTENDEES The second annual Nexus Ministry Leadership Conference in February explored adaptive leadership, especially during difficult and unpredictable times. The event is a collaboration between the Gary Cook School of Leadership and DBU’s Graduate School of Ministry and challenges leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the evolving challenges of ministry. Nationally recognized author and keynote speaker Dr. Tod Bolsinger presented practical strategies for navigating today’s technological advances, shifting political landscapes, and society’s evolving moral and cultural trends. He is the cofounder and principal of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc., an executive coaching and consulting firm for Christian and marketplace organizations. In addition, Dr. Bolsinger serves on the faculty of Fuller Theological Seminary and is the executive director and senior fellow of the De Pree Center Church Leadership Institute. Dr. Bolsinger also served as a pastor for 27 years and is the author of several books. The conference featured breakout sessions and a panel discussion on leading through change moderated by Dr. Blake Killingsworth, dean of the Gary Cook School of Leadership. Panelists included Dr. Adam C. Wright, president; Dr. Cicely Jefferson, dean of the Carter School of Business; Pastor John Durham; and Linda Paulk. Dr. Brent Thomason, dean of the Graduate School of Ministry, also played a key role in hosting the event.
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