In this 4-session, you’ll learn what it means to manage in a Not-For-Profit (NFP) organization. Whether you’re wondering about making a career change to do such meaningful work, how it differs from church management and leadership, or wanting to be a better church manager (e.g., parish administrator or clergy leader) or lay leader (e.g., senior …
View course details “Leading with Purpose: Navigating Church and Nonprofit Management”

Course Overview This course will introduce clergy and faith leaders to the concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, to begin thinking about their own role and function within their family as well as their role within their faith communities. Participants interested in a package of 3 individual coaching sessions in addition to this course can …
View course details “Using Bowen Family Systems Theory in Ministry”

Pope Francis once wrote, “the history of our friendship with God is always linked to particular places.” Our life and ministry are always somewhere and so are shaped by what place means and the possibilities it holds. This course will introduce students to an exciting new area of theological studies that brings together Scripture, ecotheology, …
View course details “Being Here: Exploring Christian Witness in Our Place”

From climate change to economic inequality, from human migration to major wars, from mental health to housing, the world seems to be shaped by crises—so much so that some commentators have started to use the word “polycrisis” to describe this moment in human history. At the same time, the church is undergoing profound change as …
View course details “Christianity in a Crisis-Shaped World”

This micro-credential course explores specific and current perspectives on conflict management and change management in the local church context. Students will be introduced to current perspectives on conflict and change strategies and to provide tools and insights into their own practice to enhance their ministry effectiveness.

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian ministry in this innovative micro-credential. Students will delve into the practical, biblical, ethical, and theological implications of AI in ministry, while learning to integrate AI-driven solutions into ministry tasks. Emphasizing innovation balanced with ethical discernment and theological reflection, this course equips students to thoughtfully engage with emerging …
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“Do you feel a personal calling to mission that doesn’t seem to align with traditional approaches in the Church?”   “Do you sense God inviting the Church to explore more creative approaches to mission but feel uncertain about the steps to take?” “Are you involved in a new or innovative form of mission and seeking …
View course details “The Missional Imagination Conference”

This course is designed for students interested in the development of the missional theology conversation in North America, attending to both significant themes and the key theologians who shaped the discourse over the last several decades. The missional church movement involves a reimaging of ecclesiology in light of a robust missiology, rooted in divine agency …
View course details “Missional Theology in a Post-Christendom World”

Revisiting an Age-Old Concept Join us for a dynamic workshop that will explore the relevance of intergenerational ministry in today’s congregational contexts. This event will provide valuable insights and practical ideas for fostering community across generations. Students can expect to encounter lesser-known and non-lectionary Scriptures, and consider what lenses we apply to the text as …
View course details “Intergenerational Workshop: Nov 28 2024”

The Canadian church has seen its fair share of shifts and trends in recent years…. … you may be familiar with the term “deconstruction,” or perhaps you or someone you love has gone through a season of questioning, spiritual peril or even a total loss of the Christian faith. The implications of a faith unmooring …
View course details “Blessed are the Undone: Leading in the era of quiet deconstruction”