Pastoral Leadership Revitalization
About PLR
Pastoral Leadership Revitalization (PLR) is a 3-year program for pastoral leaders (Ministers of Word & Sacrament or Commissioned Ruling Elders) serving congregations in OPSF’s 13- state region. PLR supports pastors and their congregations by providing dynamic continuing education and networks of peer and professional support. PLR does this through a three-pronged approach of retreats, one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction, and peer-to-peer learning cohorts.
Pastoral Leadership Revitalization takes place within five chapters across our region made up of over fifteen presbyteries: Colorado, Iowa-Nebraska, Kansas-Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Each chapter hosts one of PLR’s annual retreats, which are open to PLR members and nonmembers alike. Pastoral leaders from across OPSF’s thirteen-state region are invited to join as individual members, even if their presbytery is not currently part of a chapter.
Pastoral leadership is a calling often filled with moments of deep joy and overwhelming isolation. PLR is an opportunity for pastors to grow, connect, and be nurtured.
Have questions? Reach out to OPSF’s Director of Programs, Rev. Tricia Dillon Thomas (programs@opsf-omaha.org) or 402-390-5110.
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PLR’s Three Elements of Support
Certified Coaching or Spiritual Direction: Participants choose 12 sessions/yr of 1:1 coaching or spiritual direction
Annual Retreat: With dynamic preaching, continuing education, and community building
Peer-to-Peer Learning Cohort: Small group cohorts created around areas of interests
Upcoming Pastoral Leadership Revitalization Retreats
Each PLR member receives admission to one annual retreat, with the cost of membership. Additional retreats are offered at a significant rebate to members.
Apply For PLR
We are no longer accepting applications for PLR. Stay tuned for new programming, “Worthy of the Calling,” that will be introduced in January 2027. Thank you!
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Chapters and Participating Presbyteries
Colorado Chapter: Denver Presbytery, Plains and Peaks Presbytery, and Glacier Presbytery
Kansas/Missiouri Chapter: Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery, Heartland Presbytery, John Calvin Presbytery, Missouri Union Presbytery, Presbytery of Northern Kansas, and Presbytery of Southern Kansas
Nebraska Chapter: Presbytery of Central Nebraska, and Homestead Presbytery
Oklahoma Chapter: Cimarron Presbytery, Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery, and Indian Nations Presbytery
Wisconsin Chapter: John Knox Presbytery, Milwaukee Presbytery, and Winnebago Presbytery
Are you a current or past member of PLR?
