An invitation to flourish
Jesus said in John’s Gospel, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” The Art of WellBeing creates a space to explore and respond to that remarkable invitation in ways that attune us to God’s grace for the whole of our lives.
The Art of WellBeing Course
Led by Paul Escamilla and Sheri Clifton
Course Fee: $495.00
6 Group Sessions: Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 24; Nov. 7, 21; and Dec. 5
10-11:30 am CST
What’s Included?
• 11 Hours of Coaching Sessions-Nine hours of peer-group learning sessions plus two individual coaching calls scheduled at your convenience to fit your timeline.
• Peer Group Learning Sessions- Bi-weekly 90-minute group online zoom sessions will introduce evidence-based lifestyle themes along with opportunities for discernment, fruitful conversation, & meaningful self-discovery.
• Individual Coaching Calls- Participants have the option to schedule two individual coaching sessions to further discern, make choices, & design a custom Rule of Life to cultivate their own chosen habits of wellbeing.
• Teaching Videos & Worksheets- Regularly emailed bi-weekly on Thursdays around set WellBeing themes designed to encourage & inspire.
Topics Covered:
• The Practice of Receptivity: Creating small habits for restoration & renewal
• The Practice of Body Care: What needs to change in your patterns of eating, sleeping, & moving?
• The Practice of Connection: Simple ways to strengthen relationships with family, friends, wise guides, & supportive community
• The Practice of Creativity: Re-imagining the ordinary with playfulness, curiosity, & courage
• Practicing a Rule of Life: The transformative power for wellbeing of small steps, consistently chosen, over time
• The Practice of Purpose: Identifying deeper meaning & gaining clarity about how life purpose contributes to overall wellbeing
Our Coach Leaders:
Reverend Dr. Paul L. Escamilla, a retired United Methodist elder in the Río Texas Conference, is a professionally trained coach offering leadership coaching to pastors and others seeking to develop their leadership capacities. He has served as senior pastor in seven congregations across 37 years, and has mentored ordained ministry candidates, local pastors, and staff members. He taught administrative leadership and preaching at the seminary level, as well as worship and preaching in both Course of Study and licensing school settings. He chaired his Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, and co-leads a jurisdictional gathering of BOM officers and leaders for TMF. He and his wife, Liz, make their home in Houston, Texas.
Rev. Sheri Clifton is the Senior Pastor at North Shore United Methodist Church in Canyon Lake, TX. Sheri’s previous ministry experience includes 16 years as Executive Pastor for Worship at Bethany UMC in Austin, TX, and 4 years as Associate Pastor at Buda UMC in Buda, TX. Sheri is a graduate of Southwestern University and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Sheri has a passion for clergy well-being and leadership development, and finds joy in walking alongside others on the journey of discovering and living more fully from our identity as beloved children of God. Sheri is married to Daniel and they have two sons, Luke and Zach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, cooking, and sitting out on her deck.
