The Gathering of Leaders – a network of hope-filled, creative leadership 

For nearly twenty years, The Gathering of Leaders (GoL) worked within The Episcopal Church to connect, develop, and strengthen leaders in mission-driven, creative, hope-filled ministry, through a unique process of peer-to-peer learning and mutual support. In 2025, the Board discerned that through the changes in the church and the world around us, the work of the formal organization had come to an end, and it was time to release the resources of The Gathering of Leaders to empower, encourage, and support missional leaders in new ways. The network of leaders who have participated in one of our gatherings continues to serve Christ’s mission in the church and the world with innovative, hopeful, transformative leadership. As people of the resurrection, we know that endings are often necessary opportunities for the work of God to bring new life, beyond our imagination, and we look forward to seeing what the Holy Spirit has in store.

The full statement of the Board Chairs about this decision and the legacy of GoL can be found here.

On June 3, 2025 we held a special virtual event to celebrate the innovative and path-making work of The Gathering of Leaders through the last two decades, and to look ahead to the future. The event featured a keynote on leadership in time of change from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, and included recognition of our founder the Right Reverend Claude Payne and other key leaders who brought GoL into being, along with brief remarks from former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. .  
View the recording here.