Affordable, accessible nondegree classes

• May 21–June 25, 2024
• Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm ET on Zoom
• Instructor: The Rev. Sara Hertzog
• $325; Earn 2.5 CEUs
• REGISTER HERE

This nuts-and-bolts class covers the basics of leadership and administration, with practical application for everyone on the ministry leadership team.

Topics include: covenant and authority; conflict; family and congregational systems; vision and mission; handling administrative tasks; spiritual care and boundaries.

Clergy, lay leaders, and MIDs are encouraged to register.

• July 9 to August 13, 2024
• Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm ET on Zoom
• Instructor: The Rev. Dale Davis
• $325, Earn 2.5 CEUs
• REGISTER HERE

This challenging class engages an array of exciting leadership models and is supported by a podcast series produced especially for the Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry, featuring Gil Rendle, Karen Georgia Thompson, Doug Powe Jr., Lovett Weems Jr., John Schol, and Sarah Drummond.

• Aug 27–Oct 1, 2024
• Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm ET via Zoom
• Instructor: Dr. Eric Seibert
• $325, Earn 2.5 CEUs
• REGISTER HERE

This class examines the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, exploring what it means to think about God. As church and community leaders, we will examine the ways in which we articulate our own theological perspectives (and understand those of others) about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in relation to congregational leadership.

• Oct 15–Nov 19, 2024
• Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm ET via Zoom
• Instructor: Dr. Eric Seibert
• $325, Earn 2.5 CEUs
• REGISTER HERE

This class examines church, missions, and ministry, exploring how theology impacts the community. Focuses on the human condition, Christian hope, the church, ministry, and mission. Students may take this class without having taken Theology I.