What does your body say to you? Does it want you to know that it is holy? And if so, then how do you tend to your body and discover its wisdom? These are some of the questions that we will explore in this experiential e-workshop. Our guide will be Christine Valters Paintner who is …
View course details “The Wisdom of the Body E-Workshop”

Do you need space? Maybe you are managing multiple roles and you need space to decompress? Are you considering experimenting with new ministry methods and need space to process? Perhaps you support multivocational leaders and want to learn more about the various spaces that help people thrive in their unique callings? Would you like a …
View course details “Sacred Side Hustle 2022: managing multiple paid and/or unpaid commitments as part of your unique vocation”

rawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within. This prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer into resting in God and consenting to God’s presence and action within us. The facilitators, Lynn Langdon and …
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This event is only for Gathering of Leaders Participants and those who have received an invitation to join. Please login to view or contact our Exec. Dir. Haley Bankey for additional information on how you might join the Gathering of Leaders. We also welcome inquiries for all hope-filled, innovative, Episcopal leaders.  

This event is only for Gathering of Leaders Participants and those who have received an invitation to join. Please login to view or contact our Exec. Dir. Haley Bankey for additional information on how you might join the Gathering of Leaders. We also welcome inquiries for all hope-filled, innovative, Episcopal leaders.  

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out…? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.” – Matthew 10:28 While rooted in the Christian faith, this retreat welcomes leaders from all faith traditions. Leaders who have spent the last 2 years zooming, streaming, and pivoting, who have not been able to go …
View course details “Rest and Renewal for Leaders of Faith”

Hosted by the Flourishing Congregations Institute, join researchers and church leaders across theological contexts and Canadian regions for Canadian data, theological reflection, and practical application on themes related to volunteers, finances, attendance, and more. If you are attending in person and require accommodations, we have a block of rooms available at Sandman Hotel & Suites …
View course details “Resourcing Churches for Ministering Well in This Next Season”

Have you experienced deep disappointment, hurt or betrayal in an important relationship? Do you continue to suffer from a conflict or trauma that occurred long ago?Are unresolved issues affecting your health, finances or relationships?This interactive Workshop identifies the stumbling blocks to forgiveness, and then provides positive, practical methods to work through the anger, blame and …
View course details “Forgiveness –What is It and Why Is It So Hard”

Suffering is experienced both individually and in communities all over the world. How does Scripture help us to understand the nature of suffering and how to respond to suffering? How is the Christian hope understood in light of suffering? This course will explore how Scripture addresses these questions. Examining the powerful message of the Old …
View course details “Biblical Theology of Suffering & Hope”

A Hybrid Event Attend In-Person in Bloomington, MN, or Virtually On-line Up to 9 CEUs Available ​​About the Conference “This is a professional conference for faith leaders to learn about addiction and how to best respond. Everyone is welcome as we strive to educate faith communities with what they need to help those addicted.”    …
View course details “Conference: Addiction & Faith with a focus on Trauma”