“Investing in women’s leadership is the way we are going to change a world from one of conflict and violence to one of peace and hope”- Leymah Gbowee. Change is driven from the ground up by women’s movements and leaders who provide the sparks and the hard work needed to prevent violence and maintain peace …
View course details “Sister-to-Sister Mentorship Program”

Can you honestly say you are meeting all the needs of your congregation? Is that even possible? The truth is that it doesn’t matter how motivated, dedicated, or organized you are, it’s still impossible to do everything yourself. And it’s critical to have others you can depend on. You need a team of motivated laypersons …
View course details “The Art of Coaching Teams”

What is the future of small congregations (the fastest growing segment of North American Christianity)? Join us for two days of lectures, workshops, worship, and conversations that will inspire your leadership; and receive practical, usable wisdom for giving your congregation a future. This year’s keynoter Will Willimon has been listening to pastors and congregations in hundreds of American churches and has a …
View course details “Conference: Looking Forward: Church, Hope, and the Future of Congregations”

How do churches discern and incarnate God’s calling in their communities? Grounded in a theological framework for vocation, insights from contemporary scholar-practitioners, qualitative tools and strategies, and relevant case studies that include the work of Regent Exchange, this course offers a fresh approach to vocation with practical implications for the church as a learning community. …
View course details “Calling, Context, and the Church: From Belonging to Witness”

Five days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (DUIM) is a 5-day interactive and engaging program with practical ideas for implementation in your own context. DUIM is for ministry leaders and community members nurturing cultural relevance, understanding, and awareness in their …
View course details “Alberta Engage Difference”

Women leaders across the globe are dealing with dispossession from resources, capabilities, and a form of discursive ‘development’ which is deeply rooted in a capitalist and patriarchal order. In the current milieu – as women leaders face further marginalization, cultural exclusivity, and the Covid-19 pandemic – we offer this online discourse hinged on power, patriarchy, …
View course details “Feminist Leadership for Capabilities, Ecology and Transformation”

An exploration and analysis of leadership with respect to a topic of current interest.  

We cannot make sense of our new world by using old maps. It doesn’t help to dust them off or reprint them with bolder colors. The more we rely on them, the more confused we will become. They will cause us to focus on the wrong things and blind us to what’s significant. Continuing to …
View course details “Rhythms Of Missional Spirituality – A Roadmap Towards Change”

8:15 a.m. Registration open (Location: lower atrium) 9 :00 a.m. Opening worship 9:15 a.m. Keynote: Dr. Lisa Sung – God’s Intentions for Humanity in Biblical-Theological Perspective: Why Cultivating Multiethnic Ministry Matters. 10:30 a.m. Coffee 10:45 a.m. Keynote: Rev. Daniel Im – Reaching Your Multi-Ethnic Community. 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Workshops: Workshop 1: Dr. Lisa …
View course details “Intersection: The Mission of God in an Intercultural World; Ambrose University Pastors Conference 2023”

What you will learn Have you tried leading from the extremes – hiding your true thoughts and emotions in order to keep the peace, then over-reacting to relatively small issues or problems at other points? We probably all have. Frequently, the problem is a disconnect in our values. When we’re separated from our values – …
View course details “Dare to Lead for Faith Leaders”