Nurturing Leadership Conference ‘26

Welcome to
NLC ‘26!

Date: May 16, 2026

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2026


*(REGISTRATION HELPS US FORM AN ACCURATE LUNCH COUNT.)

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:10PM

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Schedule

  • The Nurturing Leadership Conference is taking place at the Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw (89 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw, NY 10927). We strongly encourage individuals to carpool. Please refer to the following document to learn more about parking around the church.

  • Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. A schedule can be found on this webpage.

  • Thanks to your per capita and shared ministry dollars this conference is free to attend. If you would like to donate to help offset the cost of lunch and the other wonderful pieces you can click the link here to donate through the Presbytery giving portal. Enter an amount under “Event Registration” and leave a note that says “NL26.” (Suggested Amount: $15 for Lunch / $25 for the Event.)

    *If you are not comfortable giving online there is an opportunity to give a cash donation on the day of the event.

  • Thanks to your per capita and shared ministry dollars this conference is free to attend. We kindly ask that you consider donating to help offset the cost of lunch and the other expenses associated with an event like this, but it is not required.

    We will ask you to register to help workshop leaders and the team know how many people will attend you can click here or the button next to this section to register.

  • Due to the nature of this event, it will not be live-streamed. However, we will record workshops and other portions of the conference as we are able and upload them under the website's e-learning portal.

Our Amazing Speakers!

  • Corey Schlosser-Hall (he/him)

    Keynote/Workshop Theme: Creating a Culture of Innovation

    “Reinventing ministry for the common good, kin-dom of God” is how Corey Schlosser-Hall, thinks about his vocation. Prior to service with the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and now the Interim Unified Agency, he served as Executive Presbyter (EP) for the Presbytery of the Northwest Coast from 2006-January 2022.

    A Ruling Elder, Corey grew up in the Dakotas and graduated from the University of Oregon . . . Go Ducks! He earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from the University of Minnesota and is an ICF credentialed leadership coach. His executive service is informed by a background as communications director, university faculty, wilderness guide, entrepreneur, food service manager, and consultant.

    Corey and his spouse, Rev. Adrienne Schlosser-Hall, are parents of two daughters—Maya Ruth and Hannah Rose—and a fabulous new son-in-law, Aidan! Corey likes to do anything with his wife and kids, engage in CrossFit, and listen to good music.

  • Carlin Beekman (she/her)

    Workshop Theme: Innovative Property Development

    Carlin Beekman serves as a Vice President for Foundry’s Brokerage Services team. She specializes in serving churches, denominations and non-profit entities. Carlin focuses on assisting our mission-minded partners in making informed decisions around the properties they have been entrusted with. She is passionate about helping organizations leverage their real estate for Kingdom purposes and helping them develop creative strategies around property utilization.

    The workshop session from Foundry Commercial’s Mission Property Group will explore how a church’s mission and vision should dictate their real estate decisions. It will cover current trends in church real estate, offering insights into how changing landscapes impact ministry opportunities. Participants will learn the importance of aligning their real estate decisions with their mission, ensuring that properties serve as powerful tools for ministry rather than just assets. Through practical examples, our team’s goal is to inspire church leaders to view their properties as dynamic resources for outreach, growth, and community impact.

  • Leslie Kons (she/her)

    Workshop Theme: Sustainable Digital Ministry and Storytelling

    (More info to come!)

  • Susan DeGeorge (she/her)

    Workshop Theme: Clerks of Session Day

    Susan De George is Hudson River Presbytery’s Stated Clerk and Congregational Assessment Specialist. Prior to becoming the Stated Clerk, Susan pastored three different congregations, all in Hudson River Presbytery. She is also a trained mediator, a ICF-trained coach, a lawyer, a GreenFaith fellow, and an adjunct professor at Mercy University. She holds a MA and MPhil from Union Theological Seminary (NYC), a MPhil from Columbia University, a JD from Pace Law School, a DMin from Drew University, and a certificate in sustainable gardening from the New York Botanical Garden. Susan enjoys swimming, playing fiddle, guitar, flute, and mountain lark, doing several different kinds of crafts, and having interesting conversations with folks who really want to change the world.