Learn to Have
Resonant Conversations
Resonant Conversations is a hands-on learning experience that will prepare you to have engaging, enriching and relationship building conversations, even when others in the conversation may not share your point of view. We want to help you have conversations that resonate – creating harmony and ever-increasing understanding and respect for one another.
Why Now?
Within the EMCC family, members and leaders hold diverse opinions on numerous issues ranging from the nature of scripture to criteria for service and leadership. In some instances, our differences have created division within congregations and within the EMCC family at large.
Our political climate is moving more and more toward taking sides, digging in and hurling insults rather than listening to one another for greater understanding. This way of relating is seeping into our daily lives at every level.
Differences will always exist within families, churches, denominations and other organizational structures. Differences often result in division of relationships, but we believe that our differences can actually make us stronger. Now more than ever, the world needs a witness to this possibility.
Imagine…
Imagine becoming a beacon to the world of a family that journeys together, strengthened by our differences. A family where:
Young and old can disagree without being disagreeable.
There is unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, grace toward others in all things.
Non-essentials do not become barriers to the mission that God wants to accomplish in us and through us.
Understanding others comes before correcting others.
Resonant Conversations seeks to develop this kind of a family.
What to Expect From a Resonant Conversations Learning Cohort
Imagine becoming a beacon to the world of a family that journeys together, strengthened by our differences. A family where:
Twelve hours of interactive learning with a small group of 8-12 people
A growing appreciation for the importance of posture, emotional intelligence and self-leadership for better conversations
The development of your listening skills
Strategies for better conversations
A stronger network of friendships
In most cases, learning cohorts are conducted on-line over a period of 6-8 weeks.
How to Register
Training is available to anyone age 18 or over.
Simply complete this online form and a team member will be in touch to confirm your registration.
This training is subsidized by the EMCC. We ask that you make a donation in the range of $75-$100 to help with cost recovery. Details will be provided with your invitation to the next available cohort.
Upcoming Cohorts:
Pastors’ Spouses, Winter 2026:
7-10 pm ET
Feb 26, Mar 12, Mar 26, Apr 9
Spring 2026:
7-10 pm ET
May 7, May 14, May 28, June 4
Early Fall 2026:
2-5 pm ET
Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15
Late Fall 2026:
7-10 pm ET
Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 26
Who is behind Resonant Conversations?
Resonant Conversations training is offered by the EMCC Conversation Facilitation Team (CFT) launched by President John Cressman.
Current team members include Gavin Wark of Kitchener, ON, Ruth Esau of Calgary, AB, Karen Witmer of Kitchener, ON and Sam Barry of Stouffville, ON.
The CFT answers directly to the EMCC President.
