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The Center for Lifelong Learning

Engage in courses, seminars, workshops and other learning experiences that will assist you with the daily challenges of your ministry.

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Programs & Courses

For church professionals and lay people, we provide non-degree courses and events—opportunities to learn with and from others for faithful discipleship.

Online Courses

These courses offer high engagement with instructors and peers and are a great option for adult learners who want to continue their education and need flexibility.

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Scholar Programs

Programs to help Christian leaders hone the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to navigate the often complex, rapidly changing cultural contexts of ministry.

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Pastoral Excellence Programs & Courses

Build on best practices for your professional and personal development as a ministry leader.

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Spirituality Programs & Courses

The Spirituality Program offers two certificate programs for clergy and laypersons in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation.

Spirituality Programs

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs to engage you and broaden your spiritual formation.

Certificate Programs

Continuing Education Programs & Courses

Engage in an array of courses and programs designed to address the daily challenges in ministry and professional settings.

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Featured Courses

We offer a wide array of courses and there is something for wherever you are on your journey. Sign up for one today.

Wounded Ministers Retreat

Wounded Ministers Retreat

Part of Ministering to Ministers designed for ministers and their families who have experienced termination, or for those in conflicts possibly leading to termination.

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Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation Certificate

Spiritual Formation allows learners to assist others on their faith journey as you deepen your own relationship with God.

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The Coaching Institute

The Coaching Institute

Are you interested in sharpening your leadership skills or becoming a coach? TCI@CTS is a proven coach education program accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

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Thompson Scholars: Seeing the Future of the African American Church Rainbow

The future of the African American Church is as an affirming, welcoming, inclusive church.

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Columbia offers six degree programs that provide students with paths to achieve their goals. Whatever your interest, we have a degree program that can meet them.

Degree Programs

Lifelong Learning Events

May 06

05/06/2024 – 05/08/2024

Leadership in Ministry Boston

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Jul 08

07/08/2024 – 07/11/2024

Wounded Ministers Retreat for Clergy and Spouses

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Jul 10

07/10/2024 – 07/31/2024

Introduction to Contemplative Spirituality: Online

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Jul 22

07/22/2024 – 07/26/2024

Awakening Heart

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Want to know about programs and courses?

General questions: 404-687-4577

(Click on the names below to send an email to that individual.)

Israel Galindo
Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning and Director of Online Education
404-687-4558

Helen Blier
Director, Lifelong Learning

Sharon Junn
Associate Director, Spirituality and Lifelong Learning
404-687-4557

Alison Riviere
Certificate Program Coordinator
404-687-4592

Chassidy Goggins
Media and Marketing Coordinator
404-687-4566

Julie Josund
Ministering to Ministers Assistant and reKindle Grant Program Assistant
JosundJ@CTSnet.edu

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Lifelong Learning News

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The Times They Keep Changing: Bivocational and Covocational Ministry as the New Norm? 

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April 8, 2024 | Along the Journey

Protecting Our Investment Through Lifelong Learning 

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March 21, 2024 | Along the Journey

Supporting Clergywomen: Now and Beyond

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Events

Jul 29

07/29/2024 - 07/31/2024

Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation (2024-25 PW/Horizons Bible Study Leader Seminar)

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Jul 22

07/22/2024 - 07/26/2024

Awakening Heart

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Oct 28

10/28/2024 - 11/01/2024

Contemplative Retreat: Three- or Five-Day Centering Prayer Retreat

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Feb 04

02/04/2025 - 02/25/2025

God Beyond God: Meister Eckhart’s Radical Vision of Freeing Faith (Online)

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