Preaching Preaching has, all too often, been taught either as a detached expository process with little critical reflection on culture and mission, or else as an attractional approach that spares little time for scripture. Both paradigms tend to produce preaching that is individualistic and rationalistic. This course explores another way: a missional approach to preaching …
View course details “Introduction to Preaching and Worship”

What does it mean to be a Christian—and the church—in our secular age? More specifically, what does it look like to provide leadership for a church that responds with Christian integrity and missional effectiveness to our current social, cultural and political contexts? Examine a diverse range of historical sources providing unique insight into the meaning …
View course details “Leadership for the Church in a Secular Age”

Hosted by the Flourishing Congregations Institute, join researchers and church leaders across theological contexts and Canadian regions for Canadian data, theological reflection, and practical application on themes related to volunteers, finances, attendance, and more. If you are attending in person and require accommodations, we have a block of rooms available at Sandman Hotel & Suites …
View course details “Resourcing Churches for Ministering Well in This Next Season”

A two-module course with three speakers: Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson has been coaching people over many years, to draw others into the Christian faith. Rev. Amy Bunce is an energetic and passionate pastor, ordained 20 years, who engages others in sharing ehe Good News through St. Stephen’s Church in Saskatoon, SK Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, a …
View course details “Evangelism: learn ways to share the Good News Effectively and Sensitively”

Virginia Theological Seminary has a series of “always available” courses available at the link provided. Here is what they say about them: “Lifelong Learning provides continuous opportunities for theological education in the service of faithful leadership. It is for the committed and the curious, lay and clergy eager to claim and explore their Christian vocations …
View course details “Collection of Lifelong Learning Courses”

This course is designed to equip individuals to become more intentional about engaging in intercultural interactions. In the ongoing quest to value “others” and their “otherness,” worldview differences are explored and habits for assessing and reengineering long held values are examined. Approaches for adjusting to and working with individuals with different cultural perspectives are investigated. …
View course details “Intercultural Competence”

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For fluent English speakers seeking to engage with, lead, and participate comfortably and proficiently in French or bilingual ministry and spiritual care settings. The certificate in bilingual ministry attests to the recipient’s proficiency in exercising pastoral ministry in both English and French. in 2024, the dates for this French intensive training are May 6-10th. The …
View course details “Certificate in Bilingual Ministry”

The Covid pandemic has raised new questions about the future of Christian ministry in a changing world. This interactive one-day conference is an opportunity to explore strategies for adaptive change in a new environment. The focus will be on connecting congregations with their local contexts, building inter-cultural community, and responding to ministry environments marked by …
View course details “What Next for the Church?”

We know that events are impactful to our ministry endeavours. But hosting them can be daunting. You are invited to a workshop where we will unlock the mystery of events, why they matter and how to implement in your context. Hosted by the Diocese of Montreal with special guests from other Dioceses. All registrants will …
View course details “Event Based Ministry: A Workshop for Leaders”