Despite professed ideals and incremental progress, racism persists as a powerful, deeply entrenched social reality. Lay a theological foundation for confronting the chief forms of racism from a Christian perspective. Examine the status of “races,” trace the history of racism in modern societies, and analyze case studies in light of a biblical vision of humanity, …
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A Free Virtual Retreat for Clergy After a demanding and stressful year, Shalem offers clergy an opportunity to slow down and reconnect to the deeper ground of the Spiritual Heart with this free 24-hour retreat on Zoom. During the spaciousness of this time there will be teaching, sharing, silence and reflection. Having completed the Lenten …
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Do you yearn to see, listen and act more deeply from your spiritual heart?  Do you wish to develop or deepen a consistent daily spiritual practice? Register now This Lent, deepen your spiritual heart and be supported in your daily spiritual practice.  Join Tilden Edwards, Shalem’s founder and senior fellow, for six weekly sessions. With …
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Join Christine Luna Munger for this four-part experiential, skill-based teaching series based on her work with Contemplative Dialogue. This workshop responds to folks’ desires to learn how to engage one another in civil dialogue; this workshop responds to the need for practical, concrete tools and postures which support meaningful engagement with others. Through a framework …
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Whether you’re high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech whatsoever, it’s nearly impossible to miss the shift that’s taking place in our culture. Curiosity is on the rise. Participation is sparking creativity and connection. For the first time ever, digital technology is shaping our values. Our churches need the capacity and will to engage with a changing culture—one …
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We live in a science and technology-obsessed culture. It’s tempting to think both will make our faith obsolete. At the same time, how are we supposed to engage young adults who, more and more frequently, see the church as “anti-science?” Is it possible for science to enhance faith and promote spiritual growth? Not only is …
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As a church leader, you’re balancing the safety of your congregation amid a pandemic with real needs to connect, grow, and learn. For you and the members of your faith community, this is only getting harder. It’s difficult to know which methods to use or how best to engage. None of this is “church-as-usual.” You …
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Embodying God’s Love in the World Give yourself the gift of spaciousness this New Year with this six-session series. Listen to stories of discernment and engage in enriching experiential exercises. Recognizing and living into one’s call is a lifelong process of discernment. In this online class, Patience Robbins and Margaret Pfeil will invite you to …
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We are all innovators now. Only a year ago, “sustainability” and “innovation” described extracurricular activities for churches—mostly niche projects that had minimal impact on the daily work of ministry. Suddenly, in 2020, innovation is what we all do—ready or not. We are exhausted and disoriented by this newness, not just because innovation is unfamiliar to …
View course details “Knee-Deep in Flotsam: Reimagining Ministry Now That Everything Has Changed”