This workshop is open to ministers of Word and Sacrament and commissioned pastors.
An introduction to the Enneagram for those who have heard about it but have not had the chance to take a course or study it. The workshop addresses the concept of the Enneagram, the basics of the nine Enneagram type, ways it can help pastors in their work and self development, and resources for future additional study.
Led by Rev. Michelle Allen
Michelle was born in Texas and raised outside of Philadelphia and in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. When she started college, she moved to Youngstown, N.Y. with her parents and lived there for more than 20 years.
A lifelong Presbyterian, Michelle was very active in youth groups as a teenager and began volunteering in youth ministry as an undergraduate student at Niagara University. After graduating and getting married, she focused on raising her two sons and volunteering in ministry to children and youth. In 2010, Michelle joined the staff of First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown, NY, running a school-age after school program. A year later, she became the Director of Youth Ministries there, and in 2016, took on all responsibilities for the Youth and Children’s programs.
In 2020, Michelle graduated from seminary and accepted her first call at First Presbyterian Church of East Avon. In addition to building ministries with her congregation there, she also convenes the PGV Youth and Young Adult Ministries Working Group, helping to create opportunities for faith formation and fellowship for adolescent disciples across the region.
