Online Learning Continuing Education offers a few online courses annually. Each course consists of weekly interaction with the instructor and others in the course. Normally, the courses cover eight weeks and require approximately three to five hours online each week, plus readings. A maximum of 20 can register for each course. The minimum …
View course details “Beyond Bullet Points (Part I) (Online Course)”

  Online Learning Continuing Education offers a few online courses annually. Each course consists of weekly interaction with the instructor and others in the course. Normally, the courses cover eight weeks and require approximately three to five hours online each week, plus readings. A maximum of 20 can register for each course. The minimum is …
View course details “Unexpected Surprises in My First Congregation (Online Course)”

  E-Course WHAT: Engaging Hope with Br. David Steindl-Rast — Subscribe here. WHO: Led by Patricia Campbell Carlson and Margaret Wakeley of Gratefulness.org WHEN: One month, Monday, Sept. 10, through Fri., October 5 COST: $49.95 FORMAT: Emails on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Video Clips, online Practice Circle. TALKS: Video clips of talks given by Br. …
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  E-Course WHAT: Practicing Spirituality with Parker J. Palmer — Subscribe here. WHO: Led by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat WHEN: 40 Days, Tuesday, Sept. 4, through Saturday, Oct. 13 COST: $49.95 FORMAT: Daily emails, online Practice Circle WISDOM: Short selections from the writings of Parker J. Palmer PRACTICES: Simple practices based on each quote …
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Online Course We Will With God’s Help: Ministry in the Anglican Tradition Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Rev. Dr. John Kater Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 Essential Anglican Study Series In this course, participants will explore the biblical roots of Christian ministry, examine some of the ways …
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Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Very Rev. Dr. Tom Ferguson Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 The focus this course is the early development of the Church in the East and West until about 800 CE. Participants will discuss the early theological debates that lead to …
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Rev. Dcn. Susanne Watson Epting Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 Deacons are charged by the church to “interpret the needs, hopes and concerns of the world to the church.” Some believe this charge is not unlike that of the Prophets called to …
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Rev. Dan Prechtel DMin. Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 We live in a time when many people are seeking spiritual guidance from a wide range of sources. This course will provide a forum for exploring major historical developments in Christian practices of …
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Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 Dr. Rod Dugliss Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 What is the diaconate and how is it relevant tot he Church\’s minsitry? Beginning with the diaconate as presented in the New Testament, this course will look at how the office has changed …
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Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 James Jordan Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 Unless people in parishes have business backgrounds where CEO-like leadership was required most are not prepared with the knowledge or acumen necessary to ensure sensitivity, awareness and accountability for the processes surrounding sound financial …
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