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”

There’s an elephant in the room, and its name is grief. We don’t know how to grieve, and we don’t understand it. Grief is not a race or an event.  Grief is a process and is a natural response to loss.  Grief happens one step at a time, one day at a time. This Workshop …
View course details “Learning How To Grieve One Day at a Time”

Grief moves and changes like the seasons. Come and explore grief through the seasons of loss, change, growth and renewal. This retreat is for people experiencing loss through death/separation/divorce/lost relationships and life changes. An opportunity to examine your loss by using the seasons as a metaphor to discover the personal impacts of loss and grief. …
View course details “Seasons of Grief”

“Even though I am ill, I will not live like a sick person.” Dr. Jinroh Itami (This mantra is not about denial of illness and its related side effects. Rather it is reminding us not to allow our illness to dominate our entire life.)  Join Trudy Boyle for this new program offered in partnership with Naramata …
View course details “Living Fully with Illness”

Self-image and self-awareness change and develop over time as we work the program and let go of beliefs, attitudes and behaviours that no longer serve us. They were often imposed by others and are now preventing us from moving forward with meaning and purpose in our lives. This is an opportunity to explore your strengths …
View course details “WORKSHOP FOR AA WOMEN: Who Am I Now and Where Do I Go from Here? ​”

There are more than 100 million refugees in the world today and the number is growing daily. It has never been more urgent for Christians to respond to this global crisis. This course offers an overview of the politics and ethics of refugees from a Christian theological point of view. Starting with a detailed survey …
View course details “Welcoming the Stranger: Refugees in Christian Perspective”

The landscape of the Canadian Church is shifting. What if that is actually a good thing? What if there are opportunities to disrupt unhealthy systems and move toward a future of increasing flourishing for leaders and congregations? One tool of disruption is to limit the influence of money on the ministry in Canada. Multivocational ministry …
View course details “Tentmaking in the Canadian Church: possibilities for innovation and positive disruption”

Respecting and loving yourself does not make you conceited or self-centered. It is about achieving a deep sense of self-worth and self-love. It is about making the right decisions and taking the right steps when it comes to your life. This Workshop will guide you with tools on how to begin this process. We will …
View course details “Loving and Respecting Yourself”

Online with Barbara Richards Are you facing the uncharted post-career years, wondering what’s next? Many of us who are approaching the third chapter of life feel unsettled, restless, and adrift. We sense the years 55 to 80+ can be some of our best, but we don’t know how to navigate the changes that come with …
View course details “The Possibility of Age: Discover Aging as a Spiritual Path”

Leading churches in today’s shifting context demands a lot from pastors: fresh imagination, sensitivity to the Spirit, and resilience. The Gathering is an annual event for church leaders seeking to lead and nourish their communities in God’s mission. Through worship, prayer, preaching, dialogue, and recreation, we will attend to soul care amidst the beautiful surrounds …
View course details “The Gathering: Journeying Towards Pastoral Health”