The 2009 Bishop’s School of Ministry, a conference for clergy and laity sponsored by the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, was held at Myrtle Beach, September 15-18.   “Leadership in a Changing World” was the theme of this year’s conference and Columbia College was pleased to have been asked to participate in a variety of ways.  
 
Thad Henry, special assistant to the president, and Lisa Livingston, executive director of alumnae relations, coordinated sixteen workshops and involved many members of the College’s faculty and staff.  These workshop topics included conflict resolution, transformational leadership, communication and listening skills, tips for Sunday school teachers, electronic and print media, diversity, eChristianEd, personality assessments, fundraising, church nominations and youth activities.  
 
Each of the four United Methodist-related college presidents was highlighted throughout the conference.  Dr. Caroline Whitson spoke on Wednesday evening, September 16.