An Online Class   DATES Nov. 9 – Dec. 11, 2020 OVERVIEW In this course we will learn about, and practice with, a method for preparing to engage the future called scenario planning. Scenario planning works well when you want to consider what your church, non-profit, etc. might look like 3-10 years into the future, …
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A Three-Part Webinar Series Overview Dr. Sarah Coakley, Norris-Hulse Professor Emerita at Cambridge University, will present the annual Schaff Lectures during a three-evening webinar series Nov. 10-12, 2020. Each evening of the series, Dr. Coakley will offer one presentation with interactive time afterward with those attending. In her three presentations, Dr. Coakley will address race/’racism …
View course details “Highlighting Sin as Seen Through the Lens of Race–2020 Schaff Memorial Lectures”

This three-part online series is designed to empower rural faith leaders with the knowledge, practices, and grounding they need to respond with grace and effectiveness to mental health concerns and to build viable, strong support systems to advance this work. To accomplish this goal, the program will offer instruction on: a) How to differentiate spiritual …
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Instructor: David Deane Dates: January 13th – April 12th, 2021 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: TBD This course will offer an engagement with the Christian Theology of the Holy Spirit drawing on (i) biblical, (ii) traditional, and (iii) contemporary, perspectives. Our goal is to acquire habits and methods that can inform our thinking, preaching, …
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Instructor: Susan Willhauck Dates: January 13th – April 12th, 2021 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: TBD Play and creativity are not simply what we do when we have extra time on our hands, but integral to the practice of ministry. The capacity to deploy imagination and play is inherently within us, and this course …
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Turn your face into the ‘winds of change’, discover new possibilities for your faith community and ‘find your joy.’This autumn’s Vital Church Maritimes (VCM) conference is all about effectively navigating change. Whether it’s adapting ministry in a pandemic, exploring cooperative partnerships or tackling a major parish redevelopment, there are some essential best practices that can …
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Change seems to be the only constant in today’s culture, and this is true in the Church as well. Course participants will learn solid management tools including governance and polity through volunteer and disciple management. From there, we will engage with the latest writings on adaptive and transformative leadership theories and models and critically examine …
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Presented by:  Anita Mascarenhas Cost: $65 (includes  lunch)\ What does Medical Science say about prayer – do prayers really work?  Come find out. Join us for a lively discussion on Covid-coping biblical-based strategies for the future.  

September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2022 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology   https://vst.edu/programs/mappl-sc/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century.  The specialization in Spiritual Care is designed for those intending to pursue vocations as spiritual care practitioners in …
View course details “Master of Arts in Public and Pastoral Leadership, specialization in spiritual care – VST”

September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2022 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology   https://vst.edu/programs/mappl/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century.  The Master of Arts in Public and Pastoral Leadership recognizes the kinds of leaders that are needed for …
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