Incarnation: Theology, Tradition and Practice of Spiritual Direction

The Process of Aging and Implications for Ministry 2019 (OAM Certificate Course)

Supervised Practice in the Art of Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction in Context

Transition Into Wellness Retreat for Ministers and Spouses 2018

The Healthy Transitions Wellness Retreat for Ministers and Spouses is for ministers and their families who have experienced termination, or for those in conflicts possibly leading to termination.


Colloquy for Latino/a Clergy

This program is part of the Pastoral Excellence Program of the Center for Lifelong Learning. It is designed for Latino/a congregational clergy in full time ministry who are seeking to participate in a professional formative conversation to reflect on their vocational experience. Attention will be given to addressing common experiences and issues of Latino/a clergy.

Este programa es parte del Programa de Excelencia Pastoral de The Center for Lifelong Learning. Está diseñado para el clero congregacional latino/a sirviendo en el ministerio a tiempo completo que busca participar en una conversación formativa profesional para reflexionar sobre su experiencia vocacional. Se prestará atención a abordar las experiencias comunes y los problemas del clero latino/a.

Contemporary Readings in Christian Education: Youth Christian Education

This course is part of a series (“Contemporary Readings Series”) for persons interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary issues in Christian Education. Through selected readings in the literature, studies, and writings of contemporary writers and researchers in the field of Christian Education, participants will review current topics and trends that impact and inform ministry practice. This year’s focus is on youth Christian education.  

The goals of this series are: 

  1. To disseminate contemporary scholarship related to Christian Education 
  2. To support the work of Christian Educators 
  3. To provide an enriching continuing education opportunity for Christian Educators 
  4. To facilitate reflective dialogue among Christian educators as peers  
  5. To realize the mission of the Center for Lifelong Learning in equipping lay and clergy leaders in their work of ministry in and through the church.  

 Course Learning Outcomes:   

At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to: 

  1. Interpret contemporary issues in Christian Education related to Christian youth and its integration with developmental psychology, learning, identity and self, and educational practices. 
  2. Interpret their ministry context and educational practices in light of contemporary readings in the field of Christian Education related to their ministry with youth and their families. 
  3. Articulate their insights about the Christian education of youth as a result of engaging in critical reading and reflective dialogue.