Basic Pastoral Training
This is our basic training program for new pastors and provides review material for more experienced ministers. This program includes interactive online material and is best used under the mentoring of an experienced field pastor. The class is scheduled to be open during spring 2020.
Pastoral Training – Sharpening the Tools
These are continuing education classes to strengthen the skills of ministers, to serve congregations more effectively. General topic areas focused specifically for ministers include…
- More effective teaching and preaching
- Becoming a more effective counselor
- Pastoral administrative skills
Work on these courses is commencing now, with the first class opening in early summer 2020.
Pastor’s Hub ( Password Protected)
This is a site that will have…
- An online version of the Pastoral Manual, with an index of Administrative Instructions (available April, 2020)
- Regular content on a variety of topics from the Church Administration Department (available Spring 2020)
The Heart of Ministry
This content will be reflected on this page…
- Key characteristics for serving as an effective minister.
- How to use technology as a minister.
Notes from the Field
A regular interview, commentary or interactive session with field ministers.
