Pastor’s Conference 2024 – Handle with Care

Ambrose University

We have several great speakers lined up, including David Fitch (Handle Power with Care), Ken Shigematsu (Handle Yourself with Care), and Sarah Coleson-Derck (Handle Scripture with Care). Pastoral ministry in a changing world takes bold and courageous leadership, but it also demands great care and attention to our health, direction, and the important work of pastoral …
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Flourishing Together: Becoming an Accessible and Welcoming Church

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

An application-based seminar on faithful ministry to, with, and by people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Churches are incomplete without the presence, gifts, and friendship of people with disabilities. Yet many congregations still struggle to gather and worship in ways that welcome these indispensable members. How can our churches become communities of belonging for children and adults …
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Loving to Know: Attuning Your Philosophy to Enhance Your Ministry

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

An application-based seminar on covenant epistemology in worship, life, and leadership. What does the philosophy of knowledge have to do with leadership and life? This week-long seminar, directed by Esther Lightcap Meek, offers a restorative philosophical vision that enhances worship and pastoral ministry and can be applied to any walk of life. Covenant epistemology is …
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Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society

Regent College

Regent’s Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society is a two-year, low-residency, cohort-based program that weaves together theological insight, critical cultural analysis, and practical leadership training. For more information, please visit our website or email us at [email protected]. If you would like to apply for our November 1 intake for Spring 2024, please use the link below.

Forgiveness–What is it and why is it so hard?

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

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 anger, blame …
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The Gift of Anger Retreat

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

How many of us were told anger is inappropriate? Anger is both an energy and a gift. It is like gas to the automobile: it fuels us to move forward. Anger can be a powerful tool that motivates us to rise to a challenge. The difficulty is when we abuse anger and use it in …
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Ministering by Word and Example

Centre for Christian Studies

This program engages students in theory, theology, practice, reflection, and action in ways that are useful for ministerial formation in a variety of learning contexts. This program: Explores the foundations for diaconal service in the Anglican tradition Develops capacity for Biblical and theological reflection; pastoral and social responses, especially with vulnerable people; and leadership in …
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Leadership for Young Professionals-ONLINE

Coady International Institute (The)

Facilitators: Addy Strickland and Alaa Salih We hear about leadership all the time – in the contexts of our workplaces, governments, schools, and communities… but what is leadership really? This course is intended to support young professionals in the early stages of their careers (less than 5 years) in the workforce as they explore what …
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Asset-Based and Community-Led Development Principles–Online

Coady International Institute (The)

Facilitator: Wellington Sousa This 6-week online certificate introduces you to fundamental Asset-Based and Community-Led Development (ABCD) theories and principles. You will learn tools to support communities to organize themselves to discover, connect and mobilize their strengths for change. In addition, you will be able to reflect on the outside institutions’ role in supporting community development …
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Grassroots Peacebuilding-ONLINE

Coady International Institute (The)

This 7-week online certificate is an introduction to peace and conflict while examining the nature, effectiveness, and challenges of grassroots peacebuilding. Grassroots Peacebuilding focuses on the theory, models, and frameworks relevant to peacebuilding and conflict resolution which may be applied in post-conflict situations, humanitarian emergencies, and long- term peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives. The course uses …
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