EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Upcoming courses from the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership include “Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures,” led by Matt Boersma, Oct. 11-Dec. 5 online (registration deadline Sept. 6); “Engaging for Pastoral Care,” led by Debbie Eisenbise, Jan. 16-19 onsite at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind. (registration deadline Dec. 5); and “Church History 2,” led by Josh Brockway, Jan. 24-March 19 online (registration deadline Dec. 19). CEU’s are available for clergy taking the courses. Register for other courses and pay online at Brethren Academy Course Registration/Biannual TRIM Payment | Bethany Theological Seminary (bethanyseminary.edu).

The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center will offer “Priesthood of All Believers,” a three-part Zoom series taught by Dr. Denise Kettering Lane on Mondays Sept. 11, 18, and 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Central Time. The three sessions will be spent unpacking the theological, historical, and practical implications of the priesthood of all believers and discussing its relevance for current ministry settings. Registration is free but required; donations welcome. CEUs (.15) are available for $10 per session.

The denomination’s Part-Time Pastor, Full-Time Church program will offer a webinar titled “Positively Irritating,” led by Jon Ritner, author of a book by the same name, on Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Central Time. More information on registration will be available soon.

This month, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Indiana launched a new Practical Leadership Training program to help pastors, lay leaders, and community and non-profit leaders to increase their capacity to provide effective Anabaptist leadership in a variety of settings. The modules grew out of a listening process in which church leaders shared that they needed practical leadership skills to meet challenges resulting from the pandemic, polarization, shifting church commitments, and an unpredictable future. In response, AMBS designed a program consisting of modules focusing on the areas of administration, leadership, contextual engagement, and well-being. Participants can select the modules best suited to their interests and needs. Learn more at: Practical Leadership Training- AMBS.

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 https://lmpeacecenter.org/all-events/.

NCP Learning Tours: New Community Project will offer an educational trip to Nepal Jan. 7-21, 2024; to Ecuador’s Amazon region June 1-7; to Lybrook, N.M., June 20-26; to the Denali/Kenai Fjords region of Alaska July 28-Aug. 4; and to Arctic Village, Alaska, Aug. 4-12. 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.