In today’s increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities. Participants will learn to create intentional spaces for dialogue, navigate difficult topics with grace, …
View course details “Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times”
This short course explores the interplay of Howard Thurman and August Wilson as prophetic voices. The course will focus on four Wilson plays, accompanied by examinations of Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change. These August Wilson plays were chosen because in each there is a transforming power of transcendent forces. Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was an …
View course details “Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson”
In this 4-session, you’ll learn what it means to manage in a Not-For-Profit (NFP) organization. Whether you’re wondering about making a career change to do such meaningful work, how it differs from church management and leadership, or wanting to be a better church manager (e.g., parish administrator or clergy leader) or lay leader (e.g., senior …
View course details “Leading with Purpose: Navigating Church and Nonprofit Management”
Course Overview This course will introduce clergy and faith leaders to the concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, to begin thinking about their own role and function within their family as well as their role within their faith communities. Participants interested in a package of 3 individual coaching sessions in addition to this course can …
View course details “Using Bowen Family Systems Theory in Ministry”
An ecumenical conference dedicated to worship and learning, bringing together people in a variety of roles in worship and leadership from across the country and around the world. This conference… gathers worshipers from across Canada, the United States, and around the world; brings together pastors, worship planners and leaders, students, scholars, worship bands and teams, …
View course details “2025 Calvin Symposium on Worship”
Ce cours de 3 crédits regroupe 3 cours de 1 crédit du programme Exploration de la foi et du leadership soit : Les grands thèmes de la foi – quoi croire? L’éducation chrétienne – comment parler de la foi? Donner un message de la foi (prédication) Le cours est donc divisé en trois parties. La première …
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Pope Francis once wrote, “the history of our friendship with God is always linked to particular places.” Our life and ministry are always somewhere and so are shaped by what place means and the possibilities it holds. This course will introduce students to an exciting new area of theological studies that brings together Scripture, ecotheology, …
View course details “Being Here: Exploring Christian Witness in Our Place”
From climate change to economic inequality, from human migration to major wars, from mental health to housing, the world seems to be shaped by crises—so much so that some commentators have started to use the word “polycrisis” to describe this moment in human history. At the same time, the church is undergoing profound change as …
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This micro-credential course explores specific and current perspectives on conflict management and change management in the local church context. Students will be introduced to current perspectives on conflict and change strategies and to provide tools and insights into their own practice to enhance their ministry effectiveness.
Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian ministry in this innovative micro-credential. Students will delve into the practical, biblical, ethical, and theological implications of AI in ministry, while learning to integrate AI-driven solutions into ministry tasks. Emphasizing innovation balanced with ethical discernment and theological reflection, this course equips students to thoughtfully engage with emerging …
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