Teams that attend Workshops are made up of people that have a significant role in developing and managing the succession process.

Private Workshops are for individual ministries with up to 15 in attendance.

Group Workshops accommodate up to five ministries with 3-5 representatives each. These are organized by denominations, local associations, or a ministry network.

The description below applies to both Private and Group Workshops.

Workshops are held on two consecutive 6-hour days. Sessions can be scheduled from 9am to 3pm, or 2pm to 8pm on each day

PreWork: Individuals participating in the Workshop can expect up to three hours for pre-work.

Day One: Your team will develop a Ministry Life Map and conduct a 23-point organizational assessment. The goal of the assessment is to identify the areas most likely to cause disruption during the transition.

Day Two: Your team will design the transition strategy to manage the process. You will also roadmap a communication plan that will be further developed after the Workshop.

Follow-Up Session: One 90-minute follow-up virtual coaching session will be scheduled 4-6 weeks after the Workshop. Private sessions will be scheduled for each ministry attending a Group Workshop.

Private Workshops are usually booking four to six weeks in advance.

Group Workshops are usually booked by a Hosting Organization* two to three months in advance. This gives ministries time to coordinate schedules.

*The Hosting Organization (HO) is responsible for recruiting ministries to participate in the Group Workshop. Sherpa will bill the HO. The HO is responsible for collecting payment from each participating ministry.

Workshops have been held in a wide variety of places. The primary consideration is a comfortable room with plenty of flat wall space for hanging flip charts.

Private Workshops - Wall space is needed for twelve (12) 25in X 30in flip charts. The area used must be free of windows, doors, shelving, and art.

Group Workshops: Each ministry in attendance needs enough wall space to hang six (6) 25in X 30in flip charts. Each ministry's area must be free of windows, doors, shelving, and art.