What is the gospel, the ‘good news’ by and about Jesus of Nazareth? One of the presuppositions of this course is that although many who believe the gospel can answer the question to a significant degree, most of us have yet to fully appreciate just how ‘massive’ the gospel is. Thus we will seek to …
View course details “What Is the Gospel? Implications for Preaching, Worship & Discipleship”
What does it mean to flourish as a whole person, made in the image of God? Conversations about mental health have become more visible in recent years, as scientific advances and social upheavals alike have cast new light on our inner struggles. These conversations aren’t easy or one-dimensional: they can encompass everything from everyday stress, …
View course details “Certificates on Christianity and Mental Health”
This course will provide a unique blend of theology and practice focused around the lived experience of people with mental health challenges. We will develop a hospitable interdisciplinary dialogue within which different dimensions of the healing process of mental health care can come together with a view to exploring the theology, psychology and lived experience …
View course details “Seeking Sanctuary, Finding Shalom: Love, Community, and the Lived Experience of Mental Health Challenges”
One Conference is an opportunity for Canadian Church Leaders to gather to experience a spiritual refreshing, gain renewed focus, and be effectively equipped to lead the church of tomorrow. The world has changed, and the church is changing with it. This gathering is designed to stimulate new ideas, provide fresh energy, and build conversations and relationships that will …
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What to expect? Each week during the online training sessions you can expect to invest an average of 5 hrs per week in developing this skill. This breaks down to 2 hours for the online training, approximately 1.5 hours completing the required readings, and 1.5 hours engaging with your peer coaching partner via Zoom or …
View course details “Transformational Coaching Training”
Why Spiritual Care for Trauma is Critical Much like an earthquake has aftershocks, traumatic experiences have an afterlife ― one that can last much longer than the moment itself. From the outside, someone can seem fine, even when hurt and grief are cracked open just below the surface. Understanding how to provide spiritual care in …
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“The witness of Scripture recognizes and affirms God’s love for all members of the human family and the priority given in Jesus’ ministry to children and the vulnerable of society.” — Excerpt from the Charter for the Safety of People within the Churches of the Anglican Communion, adopted by General Synod in 2019 Safeguarding the …
View course details “Becoming a Safer Church”
The Calgary School of Discipleship is pleased to announce the Faith, Witness and Ministry Course is now open for registration. The course will be held on four Saturday mornings, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, on November 19, November 26, December 3 and December 10, and led by The Rev. Chris Roth. In many people’s …
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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, friends or 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 or time …
View course details “Pastoral Care Training (7 weekly sessions in Fall 2022 or Winter 2023)”
Strong preaching is often identified as a reason for participation in weekly worship. And yet, the demands of weekly sermon preparation on top of other responsibilities is a heavy load for pastors to carry alone. Be part of the Sustaining the Preaching Life Program to be renewed through vocational friendships and a fresh look at the weekly sermon. 1. …
View course details “Preachers helping preachers.”
