Whether you’ve been called to full-time ministry, or to just about anywhere else, you are an essential part of God’s church. Calvin’s CMS program will show you how to maximize your impact as an agent of renewal, no matter where you end up. Overview The congregational and ministry studies department aims to critically examine how …
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The department offers seven courses, including a church and society course which fulfills the core requirement in Societal Structures in North America category. Students can take part in faculty-led research projects over the summer. Recent projects including the We offer the Ministry Leadership minor and a number of courses related to ministry studies. These are …
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Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Ministry receive a foundational understanding of ministry equipping them for broad service to the church. Required courses include theology or history; Bible; and two Preaching and Communications, Introduction to Caring Ministry, or other Ministry Studies courses. Ministry certificate grads may elect to later complete the Seminary’s Master of …
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THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY – PART 1 GUIDING A CONGREGATION THROUGH CHANGE AND TRANSITION DATES March 16, 9:30 a.m.-March 20, 12:00 p.m., 2020 OVERVIEW What? The basic education program for transitional / interim ministry explores the unique dynamics of the congregation during a change in pastoral leadership or other significant transition. It equips the pastor …
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OCTOBER 2019 Oct. 28-Nov. 1 / The Art of Transitional Ministry, Week 2 / Paul Rhebergen, Jan Nolting Carter, and Pam Peterson For more information please visit the website.  

PTS OFFERS THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY – PART 1 GUIDING A CONGREGATION THROUGH CHANGE AND TRANSITION What? The basic education program for Transitional / Interim Ministry explores the unique dynamics of the congregation during a change in pastoral leadership or other significant transition. It equips the pastor with knowledge, analytical skills, and practical approaches needed …
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Intentional Interim Ministry (Phase I) Oct. 14-18, 2019 Interim Ministry The NALIP Basic Education curriculum is designed for clergy and lay professionals to introduce participants to the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring or called to this special ministry in congregations …
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The Art of Transitional Ministry October 7-11, 2019

PTS OFFERS THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY – PART 1 GUIDING A CONGREGATION THROUGH CHANGE AND TRANSITION What? The basic education program for Transitional / Interim Ministry explores the unique dynamics of the congregation during a change in pastoral leadership or other significant transition. It equips the pastor with knowledge, analytical skills, and practical approaches needed …
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Intentional Interim Ministry Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2018 Interim Ministry The NALIP Basic Education curriculum is designed for clergy and lay professionals to introduce participants to the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring or called to this special ministry in congregations during a …
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