Engaging and Growing Congregations Through Creative Pastoral Preaching and Leadership Models
The challenges and opportunities for progressive and innovative ministry in the 21st century is numerous; therefore, methodologies must be relevant, creative and impactful if congregations are going to grow. The objective of this focus group is to develop highly effective, engaging and creative thought leaders who serve the church in the capacity of pastor/leader by exploring various preaching and ministry leadership models which can effectively be implemented and utilized to transform congregational growth and pastoral leadership development. Participants will interact in peer group discussions, and research/analysis of biblical, innovative and emerging models of creative pastoral leadership models, including preaching/teaching styles and leadership strategies, which have produced positive congregational and leadership growth.
Tools of study will include: lectures, readings, interviews and on-site visitations with pastors/leaders who have successfully integrated engaging and creative ministry practices in their own respective contexts. Upon completion of this cohort, each participant will be informed and equipped with the necessary information to develop their own unique ministry plan for their specific focus and ministry context.
Education
- D.Min., Palmer Theological Seminary (2013)
- M.Div., New Brunswick Theological Seminary (2010)
- M.A. (Biblical Studies), New Brunswick Theological Seminary (2010)
Professional
The Reverend Dr. Danielle L. Brown is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey. Elected on August 7, 2021, she is the first woman to serve in this capacity since the church’s founding in 1908. Shiloh Baptist Church is a vibrant community of faith committed to service unto God, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that leads to the transformation and empowerment of individuals, congregation, and the community.
A natural leader, Rev. Dr. Brown has served in various capacities where she has worked to develop and implement ministry programs and strategies. She has a passion for mentoring and assisting in the development of faith and community leaders. She is currently a co-mentor to the Pointer/Brown/Goodman Doctoral Fellows at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and has the honor of serving on the Advisory Board of the Women in Ministry Conference, Inc. convened by The Reverend Dr. Cynthia L. Hale in Atlanta, GA, and is the Vice President of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference. Dr. Brown is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Both servant and scholar, Rev. Dr. Brown holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Science Degrees from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, and both a Master of Divinity Degree and Master of Arts Degree from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She also earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Palmer Theological Seminary in St. David’s Pennsylvania, where she studied Leadership and Church Renewal. Rev. Dr. Brown loves God, God’s Church, and God’s people. She counts it an honor and a privilege to serve.