From Calling to Clarity:
Keeping your Compass when Challenged by your Clock
Finding a tool that is true to your tradition
that builds a congregational compass
A 75 Minute Workshop presented by
The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas
October 28, 2026 at 3:00pm EDT
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https://imnedu.org/annual-conference/2026-annual-conference/
From Calling to Clarity: Keeping your Compass when Challenged by your Clock is a 75-minute workshop that explores how my practice as a transitional leader promotes health when grounded in the values and relationships found in my Compass while challenged by the events and things that float through my Clock that will help you find a tool that is true to your tradition that builds a congregational compass. The workshop explores a balcony perspective method through evolving graphics and unfolding prayers that will help you deepen your understanding and integration of your own governing values / guiding principles. I demonstrate this method using the spiritual language of my life as priest of the Episcopal Church. You will engage a reflective practice that strengthens clarity, coherence, and confidence in your leadership.
The video and the graphics below are the most recent rendering of what helps me keep a balcony perspective while living on the dance floor and will give your sense of the direction of the workshop.


The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas is a sort of retired Episcopal Priest living in New Bern NC who concluded in December 2025 an eight month away-from-home time as the Interim Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Elizabeth City NC. Since he sort of retired in 2018, Bill has also served as long term Sunday supply while parishes cover for a priest on sabbatical or are simply waiting for resources to unfold. Bill is a former member of the IMN Faculty. He offers 37 plus years of ordained experience in both settled and churches in transition. Explore his skills at Bill’s website WCTcoach.com.
Music used in the promo video: Quick Spark by Ondrosik was found through FreeMusicArchive.org and is Public Domain licensed under CCO 1.0 Universal License.
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