During these unprecedented times, how can we minister from a healthy place and not from an exhausted space? How do we tap into the gold mine that is sitting just underneath the surface? This workshop is for Pastors and Lay Leaders who want to look at how to use their “Working Genius” to build endurance …
View course details “Building Leadership Resilience for Ministry : Applying “The Working Genius””
We are pleased to add this relevant new series of training workshops using the recently developed tool “Working Genius” which we are applying to the Congregational Leadership Stream. The following workshops can be taken together, or you can register for “Discover your Leadership Genius” as a stand alone workshop applied to the mediation stream or …
View course details “Working Genius: Discover and apply new and effective leadership tool”
Do you have an interest, calling or are just curious about Pastoral Care? Maybe you want to be better equipped to support your church community, or friends or even your own family. We are all called to care and care deeply, as we are able, with one another. Maybe this is a “brush up” opportunity …
View course details “Pastoral Care Training”
This course is a probing and critical inquiry into the theology and practice of White Supremacy within American Christianity. We will explore the roots of that theology and practice in Christian history and reckon squarely with the legacy of the perspective of what Martin King, Jr. called the “White Moderate,” which is so prominent within …
View course details “White Too Long: Confronting the Theology and Practice of White Supremacy”
Faith formation most sustainably happens as part of normal family life. Our most committed families prior to the pandemic were only in parish formation programming once a week, most far less than that. The challenges of a post-COVID life have caused us to be even more concerned that families may not return to regular gathered …
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Is caring for earth something for tree-huggers and environmentalists? Or is it something deeply woven into Christian faith? This class taking place during Epiphany looks at the Apostles Creed as a spiritual resource – and as an inspiration to care for the earth. This class offers an opportunity for everyday Christians to dig deeper into …
View course details “Greening the Creed in Epiphany”
Designed for Vestry leaders, Shaped by Faith Teams and congregations, and clergy. Attendance and membership numbers give us some good information about our congregations, but they’re not the whole story. Faith Development in Community offers a lens to help us see all the different ways people are engaging with and being fed by what our …
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This three-week learning module will be taught by Sharon Ely Pearson Tuesday nights at 7 PM: December 7: Getting familiar with the Bible December 14: The Arc of our salvation story December 21: Starting a Bible study group Recommended texts: a study Bible (NRSV preferred), The Dream of God by Verna Dozier, The Prayer …
View course details “Leading Bible Study in Small Groups”
Lancaster Theological Seminary and the Stevenson School for Ministry offer an Anglican Studies certificate program at the Seminary as a collaborative venture to prepare students for service in the Episcopal Church. The program supports a variety of Episcopal ministries ranging from priesthood and the diaconate to pastoral care, educational and lay ministries. The Certificate in …
View course details “Anglican Studies Certificate Program”
Curriculum – Deacon Track Fulfilling all the requirements of the Stevenson School for a certificate does not guarantee your ordination. Your Bishop and your Commission on Ministry will make final determinations. However, our curriculum leading to a certificate is an ideal way to prepare you for this ministry. To apply for this certification track, please …
View course details “Deacon Certificate Program”
