Topic: Leadership and Process Thought

Presenters: Leslie King

Leslie King, chair of the Cobb Institute Education Team, says, “Leading a local community can be fraught with challenge.  This may, in part, be true because of a leader’s perception of right organization.  Process thought can alleviate unnecessary tension and stress as it informs a new model of leadership adventure. I have sought to discover in my career as a local pastor how process thought can strengthen leadership efforts.”  She is happy to be sharing her experiences and values with the Cobb and Friends Community. 

Rev. Dr. Leslie King is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco. She received her BA from Kansas University (’91) and her Masters of Divinity from McCormick Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Chicago (‘94). In 2010 she completed her Doctor of Ministry at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City Missouri with an emphasis in Spirituality and Organizational Change. She began her service to First Presbyterian Church of Waco in 2012. Process Theology has been a passion since 2007 when she began her Doctor of Ministry. Since September 2020, she is a yoga instructor (RYT 200) with Spirit Bear Yoga and (RYT 500) with My Vinaysa Practice. She’s a member of Yoga Alliance. She enjoys leading yoga flows for the youth and adults of the church. Her particular interest is in Yin and Restorative yoga as it relates to spiritual well-being. Piano competency is slowly emerging and music is a source of joy. She has been married to DJ King since November of 1996 and together they enjoy watching their three young adult children, Cody, Katie and Claire make their way in the world. With a menagerie of stray animals, the Kings are glad to call Waco home. 

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