Saturday, August 27, 2022

Continuing Ed at UPSem

Leadership Institute - Continuing Education

Continuing Education

New Events Added

Interim/Transitional Ministry Training
November 14 - 18, 2022
Richmond Campus

Designed for pastors and church leaders interested in interim ministry and/or congregations in transition, this course provides the basics for understanding interim ministry and transitional ministry.

Here's a sampling of some of the topics covered:

- Effective leadership approaches in transition
- Tools and tasks to help prepare congregations for a new pastor
- Navigating systems, conflict, and power dynamics
- Theological and spiritual elements of times of transition, including opportunities and limits of worship and preaching
- Building and leading a culture of exploration, discernment, and discovery

Space is limited. Register early! 
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ON CAMPUS EVENTS
PUBLIC THEOLOGY FORUM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 9AM - 3PM ET

Come learn more about what Public Theology means and what it looks like for those in ministry.Experienced practitioners (pastors, community activists, non-profit leaders, and seminary faculty) will share how they engage forms of public theology in their own community settings. A broad range of topics and issues will be covered, including social, racial, and economic justice, food equity, and theological, ecological, and climate concerns.

Participants select 2 workshop choices in registration, which includes lunch and a panel discussion. Registration is $25 per person.

To view Workshop Choices, Leaders, and Full Agenda,

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration will close September 9. Reserve your spot today!
Play, on Purpose Workshop

Friday, October 14, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Led by: Dr. Lakisha Lockhart, 
Assistant Professor of Christian Ed
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Interactive Workshop on Climate Justice, led by The Many

The Many is an uncommon, intentionally diverse collective making music for people to sing together about peace and justice and a world where all belong. This workshop will weave ecological concerns and ideas into various facets of worship planning. Registration will open the end of August.
Preaching & Teaching John during the Lenten and Easter Seasons

October 25 - 26, 2022
Day 1 - 2:00 - 8:00pm
Day 2 - 8:30 - 11:30am
Optional Community Worship & Community Lunch

Led by: Dr. Frances Taylor Gench
Professor of Biblical Interpretation
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ONLINE WORKSHOPS & COURSES
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A Crash Course


2-part Online Workshop

Dates: Tuesdays, September 13 and 20, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. ET
2-Part series

Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations
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To view a FULL list of upcoming opportunities, visit:
https://www.upsem.edu/upcoming-continuing-education/
ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES
Class sizes are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
To Register or Learn More, Click Here.

Polity & Administration (Pathways online course, also approved for Christian Educator Certification)
Led by: Rev. Carson Rhyne, Adjunct Instructor of Practical Theology
Dates: September 13 - November 1, 2022

Teaching the Bible (Pathways online course)
Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of Christian Education
Dates: October 27 - December 8, 2022

Reformed Theology (Pathways online course)
Led by: Dr. Rachel Baard, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics
Dates: November 7 - December 12, 2022
Self-Paced Online Course
New Testament Bible Survey online course 
Led by: Dr. John Carroll, Professor of New Testament
All sessions are pre-recorded; thus, no live class meetings.
To Register, Click Here.
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The Leadership Institute is committed to equipping and inspiring church and ministry leaders. Our desire is to foster the continuing, ongoing process of leadership and professional development for pastors, educators, and lay leaders alike. We invite you to explore how we may partner together to strengthen our witness and service to the church in the world. 

For more information about these and other programs of the Leadership Institute, please visit our website.
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