EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Upcoming courses from the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership include “Defining Set-Apart Ministry within the Multi-Vocational Reality,” led by Sandra Jenkins Sept. 6-Oct. 31 online (registration deadline Aug. 2); “Church of the Brethren History,” led by Craig Gandy, Sept. 11-Nov. 5 online (registration deadline Aug. 7) in partnership with the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center; and “Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures,” led by Matt Boersma, Oct. 11-Dec. 5 online (registration deadline Sept. 6). CEU’s are available for clergy taking the courses. Register for the Church of the Brethren History course by contacting Karen Hodges at karenhodges@svmccob.org. Register for other courses and pay online at Brethren Academy Course Registration/Biannual TRIM Payment | Bethany Theological Seminary (bethanyseminary.edu).

The organization Faith+Lead (through Luther Seminary) has available on demand a 6-hour self-guided course called “Hybrid Ministry in a Post-Pandemic Church,” helping pastors and others think about ways to create a framework for church that engages and connects the entire community. Cost is $75. Learn more and register at https://t.e2ma.net/click/vfs32k/zarqt/3d8o7ab.

Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a “Restorative Congregations” webinar via Zoom Nov. 2 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central). “Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches” will be offered via Zoom Sept. 16 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central). For more details and registration information, and to see other events, go to lmpeacecenter.org/all-events.

NCP Learning Tours: New Community Project will offer an educational trip to Lybrook, N.M., June 22-28, to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons July 20-27, to central and southern Alaska Aug. 7-15, and to Nepal Jan. 5-16, 2024. These trips are open to all ages and explore the beauty of and challenges facing God’s creation and God’s children. Learn more at www.newcommunityproject.info/learning-tours.