Dates:
August 25–29, 2025
Monday 9:00 AM – Friday 10:00 AM
Calvin Center • Hampton, GA (just south of Atlanta)
“We believe all ministry is transitional ministry.”
What Is AOTM Week One?
A five-day, immersive leadership retreat designed for clergy, church leaders, seminarians, retirees, Committee on Ministry members, and presbytery staff. Focused on preparing leaders to navigate and guide congregations faithfully through seasons of change — equipping you to not just survive, but to thrive in transition. calvincenter.org+2transitional
Training Highlights
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Leading in Times of Change & Adaptive Leadership
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Navigating Transitional Tasks & Processes
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Transitional Preaching & Worship
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Conflict Resolution & Difficult Decision-Making
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Church as a Family System & Congregational Life Cycles
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Asset Mapping, Community Partnerships & Systems Thinking
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Caring for Self & Personal Finances in Transition
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Leaving Well: Beginning with the End in Mind
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Storytelling, Mission, & Meaning in Transitional Seasons
Meet Your Faculty
Rev. Brady Radford — Ordained Presbyterian minister and Licensed Professional Counselor, with deep experience in congregational, clinical, and educational settings; specialized in conflict mediation.
Rev. Jessica Dixon-Ebner — Interim pastor and seasoned transitional leader, serving churches across multiple states with a passion for guiding congregations through complex transitions.
rev. Brady Radford
Lead Teacher
The Reverend Brady “Brother Brady” Radford is an Ordained Minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. He has served in diverse educational, clinical and congregational settings from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary at The Interdenominational Theological Center and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University. Brady is also a trained conflict mediator with experience consulting local and national ecclesiastical entities. His deepest joy in life comes from family and the relationships he shares with his wife, Celestine and their three children, Aniyah, Brayden and Kalia.
Rev. Jessica Dixon-ebner
Teacher
Rev. Jessica Dixon is the Interim Pastor of Old Tennent Presbyterian Church. She began her service with Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Manalapan, NJ on September 8, 2021.
Rev. Dixon is a professional Interim/Transitional Pastor and served churches in Oak Park IL (near Chicago) and Norman, Oklahoma prior to coming to New Jersey. She is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL and St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM. She is a Colorado native and loves her work in caring for her congregation and helping others navigate the complex work of transitional ministry.
Location & Amenities
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Spacious private and shared lodging with en-suite baths
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Three meals daily, plus closing banquet — adaptable to special dietary needs calvincenter.org+11calvincente
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Walking trails, lakeside seating, canoeing, free Wi‑Fi, and restful spaces
Who Should Attend
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Clergy called to interim or transitional roles
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Committee on Ministry and presbytery staff
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Seminary students and new ministerial leaders
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Retired clergy exploring a new ministry path
Format & Schedule
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Begins Monday, August 25 with 30 hours of classroom instruction (breakfast kickoff)
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Includes small-group learning, personal reflection times, and a Friday closing worship service ending by 10 AM
(This follows the TMEC Week One format) calvincenter.org+2atlpcusa.org+2m.facebook.com+2calvincenter .org+12transitionalministryedu cation.net+12atlpcusa.org+12
Registration & Contact Info
FAQ
Tuition covers instruction, lodging, meals, and access to the campus amenities.
Yes! Interested spouses may participate informally alongside the program.
Please register early. Refund and cancellation details available upon inquiry.
