Vital Executive Leadership Institute (VELI)
The Vital Executive Leadership Institute (VELI) provides an opportunity for new clergy to come together to learn and grow in faithful leadership. Newly ordained deacons and priests, clergy new to their cures, and clergy new to the diocese are all expected to participate. VELI provides an opportunity to learn beyond the Seminary experience while creating colleague groups for participating clergy.
2026 Schedule
First Wednesdays, 9-10:15 a.m.
VELI meets monthly on the first Wednesdays of the month from 9-10:15 a.m. Small groups separate from the main VELI session meet regularly. These groups are assigned, but their schedule is decided amongst the small group members.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| September 3 | The Diocese, Part 1: Resources (Children, Youth & Family Ministries, Stevenson School for Ministry, Communications) |
| October 7 | The Diocese Part 2: Forms and Reporting |
| November 4 | Parish Budgets and Financial Reports |
| December | Break |
| January | Title IV |
| February | Title IV |
| March | TBD |
| April | TBD |
| May | End-of-Year Luncheon |