A Book Study on Leadership Leaders in organizational settings are expected to land in their roles and “hit the ground running.” Their skill is often linked to how quickly they can start moving things. But what if we took a different view of leadership?  What does leadership look like when viewed through the eyes of …
View course details “Hit the Ground Kneeling: Book Study”

This course will explore the theology, dynamics and practice of being a minister in the workplace. Ministry is often, and wrongly, defined by location (in the church), by the need (solely spiritual needs) or by office (the ordained). Following the servant songs in Isaiah, and the service/ministry of Jesus we will understand ministry as all …
View course details “Monday to Saturday”

The class time of supervised Ministry B focuses upon leadership skills. Students will learn a framework and skills for collaborative leadership. Students will develop imagination for leaderful-communities, where every person is empowered for ministry. Students learn leadership skills, such as developing a vision, stewarding change, working with conflict, facilitation, and leading people with different personalities. …
View course details “Supervised Ministry B: Leadership”

The class time of supervised Ministry A focuses upon the inner life of a pastor and Christian leader. We will be discerning God’s invitation to prayer at this particular point in time of our relationship with God, and what forms of prayer the Spirit might be inviting us to explore as a growth edge. We will …
View course details “Supervised Ministry A: Contemplative Ministry”

Are you interested in exploring a more prayerful approach to engaging in God’s mission? Do you have the desire to live out God’s mission in a way that both positively impacts your community and renews your spirit? Join Ian Mobsby, community missioner in the Anglican Diocese of Niagara and author of the upcoming book The …
View course details “The Seeking Heart A Contemplative and Spiritual Approach to Mission and Life”

Relax, renew and reenergize in the tranquil and welcoming environment > of Mount Carmel. The July theme is: OWNING YOUR VOICE: CELEBRATING YOUR UNIQUENESS A retreat of healing and empowerment, exploring the voices both internal and external that have kept us from speaking our truth, discovering our gifts, honouring our intuition and pursuing who we …
View course details “OWNING YOUR VOICE: CELEBRATING YOUR UNIQUENESS A retreat of healing and empowerment”

Today’s moral and social challenges are complex, and our social discourse is often contentious. Explore how artifacts ranging from hip-hop to architecture can enrich our understanding of culture, God’s grace, and human flourishing, and in turn shape our responses to these challenges. Learn about the narrative arc of Scripture that encompasses not only our personal …
View course details “The Gospel, Discipleship & Cultural Engagement”

How do we practice spiritual presence in challenging times? And let spirituality lead us to action? When communities are polarized, and peace is unpopular, these are urgent questions. Together, we will explore answers from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each tradition offers powerful tools to critique institutional power, confront the ego, open the heart, and explore …
View course details “Interfaith Spirituality for Polarized Times”

Most North Americans grow up in a culture that worships money, embedded in an economic system that holds money up as the only true measure of value. But money is a failed god, as we see in the fear that threatens our personal well-being and our relationships, in the overwork and overwhelm that guts community …
View course details “Putting Money in Its Place”

The Gift of Time Philosophers say time is the measure of change.  Humans experience time as the measure of their lives as they make their way from the cradle to the grave.  In this case, time easily becomes something to dread or even hate as bodies weaken and the moments tick away. The Scriptures, though, …
View course details “2024 Common Roots Ancient Evangelical Futures”