Instructor: Dr. GailMarie Henderson

An exploration of fundamental questions that arise in the search for meaning in our current world; for a sense of worth, belonging and purpose. Areas of study include: pandemic effects; gender and racial equality; challenges of aging; climate collapse; social divisiveness, among othrs. Implications for personal growth and social involvement. Resources are drawn from the …
View course details “BASIC LIFE ISSUES: AN EXPLORATION OF WORTH, BELONGING AND PURPOSE IN OUR LIVES”

This course is designed to help students explore some of the critical theological and personal dynamics of being and becoming persons who are image-bearers, persons-in-relation with the triune God, their fellow human, and creation, persons joyfully participating in God’s mission to the world of people and creation. The overarching goal is to help students in …
View course details “Soul of Ministry: Becoming Persons-in-Relation”

This course is both a “how to” and a “how come” investigation of leadership in business, not-for-profits, and churches—in both large and small enterprises. Leadership is understood as a relationship of influence in which goals are accomplished and followership is gained. Building on a solid theological foundation, the professor will explore dimensions of leadership particularly …
View course details “The Soul of Leadership: Developing the Spirituality of Influence”

While faith in Jesus Christ has never come easily, there are certain features of modern—and now purportedly “postmodern”—societies that seem to make Christian faith and discipleship particularly perplexing. These features are commonly discussed under the heading of “secularization,” a term which points to the fact that traditional Christian understanding and institutions have grown progressively less …
View course details “Christian Faith and Practice in a (Post)Modern World”

This course offers an introduction to the Christian spiritual tradition up to the modern period.  For two millennia Christians have been praying and responding to the self-giving love of God in Jesus Christ by the gift of the Holy Spirit.  This response to God has taken place under the conditions of our humanity and it …
View course details “The Christian Spirit: A History of Christian Spirituality”

The class time of supervised Ministry A focuses upon the inner life of a pastor and Christian leader. We will be discerning God’s invitation to prayer at this particular point in time of our relationship with God, and what forms of prayer the Spirit might be inviting us to explore as a growth edge. We will …
View course details “Supervised Ministry A: Contemplative Ministry”

The love of neighbour is a calling for all disciples of Jesus—we are commanded to it. But by framing it as “pastoral care,” we have often reserved this ministry to “pastors” and separated it from daily life. We will identify and practice a range of pastoral care skills, including reflecting on the elements of caring …
View course details “Presence, Paying Attention and Prayer: Pastoral Care Fundamentals”

Do you feel like you can’t find God? What if he is waiting for you right where you are? The most amazing thing happens when we decide to search for God in the everyday. We find Him in the most unexpected places. God is always there, waiting for us to seek Him. In this Workshop …
View course details “Finding God in the Everyday”

For Those Who Want to Learn or Deepen the Practice of Group Spiritual Direction Whether you are new to Group Spiritual Direction, wish to explore it further, or are seeking support and guidance for forming a group, please consider joining us for this virtual workshop on Zoom. Participants will experience Group Spiritual Direction (GSD) each …
View course details “Group Spiritual Direction Level 1 Workshop”