Handling Expectations

Expectations are unavoidable in leadership. We carry expectations of ourselves while also navigating those of congregations, colleagues, families, senior leaders and the wider Church.

Some expectations are healthy and appropriate. Others may be unrealistic, unspoken or simply not ours to carry. Left unexamined, they can create pressure, disappointment, strained relationships and even exhaustion.

Designed for anyone in a church leadership role, whether lay or ordained, this practical 1-hour session will help you recognise the expectations shaping your leadership, consider which are appropriate, and explore how to communicate or renegotiate them.