Events

Leadership in Ministry B Lynchburg 

04/22/2019 - 04/24/2019

The Leadership in Ministry Workshop B at Lynchburg VA is an on-going twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (spring and fall).

Tell Me Your Story and I’ll Know Why I Should Come to Your Church (Thompson Scholars 2019)

04/23/2019 - 04/26/2019

This year’s Thompson Scholars Program  features Ralph Watkins, Shoccara Marcus and Terence Lester. The seminar will focus on the power of telling the story of your congregation, faith community or other ministry setting.  Using readily- available tools – cell phones...

Come See Columbia Day 2019

04/25/2019

This year’s Come See Columbia Day is April 25, 2019. 

Visit with students, faculty, and other CFC members on the beautiful Columbia campus. This year’s gathering will include fellowship, inspiring worship, delicious food, and campus tours. Make plans to attend and...

Writing Together in Creative Community: An Online Workshop

04/29/2019 - 05/31/2019

Writing Together in Creative Community is an invitation to find an online group of writers who will write and share ideas together. A writing community is a great way to make writing a regular spiritual practice, get some feedback, and...

Money and Your Ministry

04/29/2019 - 05/31/2019

Online Course

Using the current book by Margaret Marcuson by the same title, this course will focus on helping participants interpret and reframe their understanding about money in the congregation, and, approach the issue of money in the church from...

Discerning Forgiveness

05/12/2019 - 05/15/2019

Marjorie Thompson guides this class in a deep conversation exploring forgiveness in the Christian life. The class will discuss several interpretations of forgiveness, discern complexities of timing and circumstance, and engage in key practices to help participants learn the...

Leadership in Ministry Boston Session I

05/13/2019 - 05/15/2019

The Leadership in Ministry workshops are an on-going twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program and is part of the Pastoral Excellence Programs of the Center for Lifelong Learning. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (fall and spring).

Leadership in Ministry: Portland Session I

05/20/2019 - 05/22/2019

The Leadership in Ministry Workshop at Portland is a twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program meeting at the Collins Retreat Center. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (spring and fall).

Contemporary Readings in Christian Education: Children’s Faith Development

08/01/2019 - 08/30/2019

Online course

This five-week online course will introduce participants to current research and writings on children’s faith and spiritual development

Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments (2019-20 Horizon Bible Study Leader Seminar)

08/05/2019 - 08/07/2019

The 2019-2020 PW/Horizons Bible study, Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments takes readers on an in-depth journey through this foundational text for our family of faith. Focusing on Exodus 20:1-17, along with Deuteronomy 5:1-21, the nine sessions...

Spiritual Dimensions of the Enneagram

08/12/2019 - 08/14/2019

This course will focus on the “Holy Ideas” and “Holy Virtues” of the Enneagram System and its invitation to explore the journey to our deeper selves. The course is intended for those with a working knowledge of the Enneagram...

Colloquy for Women of Color (Pastoral Excellence Program)

08/19/2019 - 08/21/2019

This colloquy  is for clergy leaders who are women of color. Participants will explore and share experiences in mediating dynamics of ethnicity, race, and gender in their work as pastoral leaders and how these experiences influence their self-identity as clergy in...

Colloquy for Early Call Clergy (CTS Alumni)

09/09/2019 - 09/11/2019

Applications accepted now for this program designed for CTS alumni in their early call (three to seven years into full time ministry) who are seeking to participate in a professional formative conversation, to reflect...

Spiritual Direction: An Introduction

09/19/2019 - 09/22/2019

This is an introductory exploration of spiritual guidance, including its history, theological foundations, various models and practices. It will be helpful if you are curious about what spiritual direction is and want to explore it at an introductory level. It...

Guthrie Scholars 2019

09/23/2019 - 09/27/2019

The Guthrie Scholars Program is a learning opportunity offered in the fall on an application basis. For additional information, including a link to the application, see https://www.ctsnet.edu/lifelong-learning/postgraduate-programs/guthrie-scholars/

Mentor Coaching (TCI@CTS) Online

09/25/2019 - 12/31/2019

Mentor Coaching includes 10 hours of coach training and is open to coach training students who have completed or are enrolled in their initial ICF-approved ACC ACSTH coach training. Each participant must be coaching at least 2 clients through...

Desert Spiritualities of the Southwest Pilgrimage

09/28/2019 - 10/10/2019

Pilgrimage is one of the oldest and most important spiritual disciplines. This pilgrimage will explore the Desert Southwest of northern New Mexico and engage many of the diverse spiritual communities that settled there.

Your Sacred Story: The Spiritual Practice of Journaling

09/30/2019 - 10/25/2019

Online Course

Explore the practice of spiritual journaling with Carl McColman. The course invites journaling from a variety of perspectives including writing memoir, using writing as a form of prayer, writing for healing and discernment, and writing to share...

Healthy Transitions Wellness Retreat

09/30/2019 - 10/03/2019

The Healthy Transitions Wellness Retreats for Ministers and Spouses provide a relaxed atmosphere and confidential setting for healing and encouragement to ministers and their families who have experienced termination, or for those in conflicts possibly leading to termination.

In Life and in Death: Helping in End-of-Life Issues and Challenges (Online)

10/01/2019 - 10/31/2019

This online course will examine the hard choices and issues related to critical illness and end-of-life situations. Participants will gain understanding of the challenges and issues faced during health crises and find ways to minister and help those facing critical...

Leadership in Ministry Kansas City

10/07/2019 - 10/09/2019

The Leadership in Ministry Workshops are an on-going twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program and is part of the Pastoral Excellence Programs of the Center for Lifelong Learning. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (fall and spring).

Leadership in Ministry A Lynchburg

10/14/2019 - 10/16/2019

The Leadership in Ministry Workshop A is an on-going twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program meeting in Lynchburg, VA at the Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center.  Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (spring and fall)

Spirituality, Spirits, and the Holy Spirit

10/17/2019 - 10/20/2019

Join Dr. Martha Moore-Keish for this course exploring a variety of Christian perspectives on the Holy Spirit through history and in contemporary contexts.

An Introduction to the New Testament (Online)

11/04/2019 - 12/13/2019

This is an online six-week survey course on the New Testament. The goal of this course is: 1. To gain an understanding of the New Testament content and its interpretation 2. To gain appreciation and knowledge of the biblical...

Big Ideas in Youth Ministry Conference: Fearless Dialogues

11/05/2019 - 11/07/2019

Looking for a conference where you can explore the hard questions in youth ministry, learn how to foster fearless dialogues and connect with colleagues engaged in this challenging, rewarding work? 

Leadership in Ministry Atlanta

11/11/2019 - 11/13/2019

The Leadership in Ministry Workshops at Atlanta is an on-going twice-a-year peer-based clergy leadership development program meeting at the Center for Lifelong Learning. Each annual workshop meets for two sessions (fall and spring).   

Christian Education in the Smaller Church

01/06/2020 - 02/07/2020

In this course participants will explore together the realities, challenges, and joys of providing Christian education in the smaller church context.

The Coaching Institute at the Columbia Theological Seminary (TCI@CTS)

01/13/2020 - 01/17/2020

TCI@CTS is a rigorous six-month program comprised of a week of residential training and thirteen teleclasses accredited by the International Coaching Federation. For complete information and link to apply, visit https://www.ctsnet.edu/lifelong-learning/certificate-programs/coaching-institute/.

Colloquy for Women of Color

01/27/2020 - 01/29/2020

This colloquy  is for clergy leaders who are women of color. Participants will explore and share experiences in mediating dynamics of ethnicity, race, and gender in their work as pastoral leaders and how these experiences influence their self-identity as clergy in...

Teaching Spiritual Formation in the Congregation

03/09/2020 - 03/13/2020

Jane Vennard teaches how to invite and lead spiritual disciplines in congregational settings. The course is practical and experiential, taught by a master teacher who embodies what she espouses.

Between Nothing and Everything: The Gospel of Love according to Julian of Norwich

04/16/2020 - 04/19/2020

Join poet and scholar, Mark Burrows, for this course exploring the remarkable vision and writings of Julian of Norwich; a vision of the immensity of divine generosity and the radical call of compassion it places on us.

Theological Reflection in Older Adulthood

04/27/2020 - 04/29/2020

This course will explore theological doctrines and concepts pertinent to older adult ministry. Using Scripture, creeds and confessions and other reading, participants will explore how to facilitate theological reflection among older adults.

Spiritual Formation and Older Adults

04/29/2020 - 05/01/2020

The last third of life presents some of life’s richest spiritual, theological and ethical challenges. This course will explore how congregations and other communities of faith can engage in conversations and practices that will allow them to actively nurture...