All are welcome to drop in for these weekly contemplative gatherings. The Episcopal House of Prayer offers three opportunities each week to gather together in contemplative prayer: one in the Twin Cities, one in Collegeville MN, and one online. We also offer a weekly opportunity to practice Chi Kung in person in Collegeville, MN. All …
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The Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation is a two-year online and in-person school designed to plunge you into that life. Over the course of two years, students are guided in daily online studies, practice a variety of spiritual disciplines, develop a spiritual community with a small group of co-learners, and experience four week-long learning …
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Theological education for everyone. Explore issues that matter to your faith and community with leading scholars and experienced practitioners. A variety of short courses, most or all available online.
Ordained leaders develop throughout their lives. Over time, they hone clearer insights, abilities, skills, and habits, but they also run the risk of plateauing, stagnating and resorting to “auto-pilot.” Typical continuing education programs focus on short-term bursts of new learning, and while inspiring, do not yield long-term growth. Priests need spaces where they can focus on …
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An initiation to Evangelical Studies by way of an incursion into Scripture, theology, missiology and pastoral practices. The student acquires conceptual tools as well as basic skills necessary to interact with and serve both Church and society. The Minor in Pastoral Studies leads to a Université Laval diploma or can be the first year of …
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Unlocking the Future of Community Engagement with Fresh Expressions What you’ll learn What could it look like to nurture thriving, fully-developed faith communities that live somewhere permanently outside the confines of traditional church buildings? In “Starting a Fresh Expression of Church,” we invite you to embark on the transformative journey of redefining how you perceive …
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Embrace the Past, Transform the Future with a ‘Crash Course’ on Church History. What you’ll learn Embark on the transformative “Crash Course: Church”—an on-demand journey that unravels the historical origins of the Christian church and offers theologically-sound answers to common questions posed by spiritual seekers, new believers, and Christian disciples alike. Delve into the church’s …
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What you’ll learn In a world filled with competing stories, “Storied Faith: Listening to God Through Story” offers a transformative solution, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery to connect your unique narrative with God’s grand story. This unique course seeks to foster cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and the transformative power of storytelling for ministry entrepreneurs …
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What you’ll learn Are you feeling a yearning within your heart to make a meaningful impact in your world but unsure how to start? In “Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History,” you will embark on a captivating journey back through time as you dive into the lives of eight remarkable women in church history who …
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Unlock Your Preaching Potential: Ready to swap panic for power in your preaching? What you’ll learn Nervous about preaching a sermon? Don’t be! Our on-demand course “You’ve Been Asked to Preach: Now What?” is designed to take your sermon crafting from petrifying to inspiring. By the end of this course, you will have a fully …
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