Continuing Education

AUCE recommended

Equipping Programs for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Leaders

Building Supportive Networks in Faith Formation

A UCC Tuesdays for the Soul webinar

featuring AUCE member, Lisa Hart, and other UCC faith formation leaders

Rev Dr. Chris Davies, former UCC Faith INFO Team Leader

AUCE recommended
Certificate Programs

Faith Formation Leadership Training & Certificate Program

Southern New England Conference,

United Church of Christ

Choose onsite or video conferenced classes designed to equip leaders for faith formation ministries. Select one or both training tracks: faith formation and youth ministry. Take individual classes or the certification program.

PATHWAYS Theological Education

An Online Program in Progressive Theology

Whether you are on the path to authorized ministry, want to hone your current skills, or just want to explore your faith more deeply, we have a program for you. Includes the course, "Faith Formation and Spiritual Practices for Children, Youth, and Adults" course.

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC

BeADisciple.com

Offered through Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, a United Methodist institution that includes Christian education courses.

Yale Youth Ministry Insititute

Yale Divinity School

YMI promotes adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches

New York School of Ministry

New York Conference,

United Church of Christ

Twelve webconferenced courses in a 3-year rotation with a 24-hour onsite fall event. Certificate programs available for supply preaching and ordained ministry.

Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Christian Education & Formation

The MACEF is designed to prepare students for the ministry of education and formation in congregational and institutional settings, and to provide training for teaching the Christian religion in church or secular schools.

Damascus Project
Wisconsin & Minnesota Conferences,
United Church of Christ

Inspired by the story of Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, we exist to nurture vitality within the body of Christ through theological study and equipping leaders within congregations and communities.

Institute for Youth Ministry

Princeton Theological Seminary

IYM is committed to integrating theology and practice by collaborating with church leaders, congregations, and scholars to cultivate fresh thinking and imagination for ministry with young people.

AUCE recommended
Conferences, Workshops, Webinars, & Videos

AUCE Regional Education Events
Great Lakes Region (fall)
Mid-Atlantic Region (spring)
New England Region (spring)

Click on a region above to learn more about their annual education event.

Lifelong Faith Training Videos
from Lifelong Faith Associates

Free video-based training to guide leaders in designing and leading faith formation with all ages and generations.

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)

Live webinars, and a catalog of previously recorded webinars, for faith formation and congregational life.

Vibrant Faith Masterclasses
from the staff at Vibrant Faith

A self-directed program for church teachers. Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

Our Whole Lives Training
Throughout the United States

Implementing the nation’s most highly regarded sexuality education curriculum is a big responsibility. Training prepares facilitators to succeed in their role and enables your faith development team members to understand their own and others’ sexuality within the context of United Church of Christ values.

Thursdays for the Soul
and Tuesdays for Nurture

Timely webinars from the United Church of Christ.

LIFE (Lifelong Institute of Faith Exploration)
at Eden Theological Seminary

One-day seminars designed for anyone who would like to deepen and enrich their understanding of scripture, theology, history and the church.

Opening Doors to Discipleship
from the Presbyterian Church USA

A self-directed program for church teachers.
Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

Networking, Resourcing, & Advocating

for Faith Formation Ministries

AUCE recommended

Equipping Programs for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Leaders

Building Supportive Networks in Faith Formation

A UCC Tuesdays for the Soul webinar

featuring AUCE member, Lisa Hart, and other UCC faith formation leaders

Rev Dr. Chris Davies, former UCC Faith INFO Team Leader

AUCE recommended
Certificate Programs

Faith Formation Leadership Training & Certificate Program

Southern New England Conference,

United Church of Christ

Choose onsite or video conferenced classes designed to equip leaders for faith formation ministries. Select one or both training tracks: faith formation and youth ministry. Take individual classes or the certification program.

PATHWAYS Theological Education

An Online Program in Progressive Theology

Whether you are on the path to authorized ministry, want to hone your current skills, or just want to explore your faith more deeply, we have a program for you. Includes the course, "Faith Formation and Spiritual Practices for Children, Youth, and Adults" course.

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC

Master of Arts in Christian Education

BeADisciple.com

Yale Youth Ministry Insititute

Yale Divinity School

YMI promotes adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches

New York School of Ministry

New York Conference,

United Church of Christ

Twelve webconferenced courses in a 3-year rotation with a 24-hour onsite fall event. Certificate programs available for supply preaching and ordained ministry.

Damascus Project
Wisconsin & Minnesota Conferences,
United Church of Christ

Inspired by the story of Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, we exist to nurture vitality within the body of Christ through theological study and equipping leaders within congregations and communities.

Institute for Youth Ministry

Princeton Theological Seminary

IYM is committed to integrating theology and practice by collaborating with church leaders, congregations, and scholars to cultivate fresh thinking and imagination for ministry with young people.

AUCE recommended
Conferences, Workshops, Webinars, & Videos

AUCE Regional Education Events
Great Lakes Region (fall)
Mid-Atlantic Region (spring)
New England Region (spring)

Click on a region above to learn more about their annual education event.

Lifelong Faith Training Videos
from Lifelong Faith Associates

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)

Live webinars, and a catalog of previously recorded webinars, for faith formation and congregational life.

Vibrant Faith Masterclasses
from the staff at Vibrant Faith

A self-directed program for church teachers. Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

Thursdays for the Soul
and Tuesdays for Nurture

Timely webinars from the United Church of Christ.

LIFE (Lifelong Institute of Faith Exploration)
at Eden Theological Seminary

One-day seminars designed for anyone who would like to deepen and enrich their understanding of scripture, theology, history and the church.

Opening Doors to Discipleship
from the Presbyterian Church USA

A self-directed program for church teachers.
Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

AUCE recommended

Equipping Programs for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Leaders

Building Supportive Networks in Faith Formation

A UCC Tuesdays for the Soul webinar

featuring AUCE member, Lisa Hart, and other UCC faith formation leaders

Rev Dr. Chris Davies, former UCC Faith INFO Team Leader

AUCE recommended Certificate Programs

Faith Formation Leadership Training & Certificate Program

Southern New England Conference,

United Church of Christ

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Choose onsite or video conferenced classes designed to equip leaders for faith formation ministries. Select one or both training tracks: faith formation and youth ministry. Take individual classes or the certification program.

PATHWAYS Theological Education

An Online Program in Progressive Theology

​

Whether you are on the path to authorized ministry, want to hone your current skills, or just want to explore your faith more deeply, we have a program for you. Includes the course, "Faith Formation and Spiritual Practices for Children, Youth, and Adults" course.

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC

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Master of Arts in Christian Education

BeADisciple.com

​

Yale Youth Ministry Insititute

Yale Divinity School

​

YMI promotes adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches

New York School of Ministry

New York Conference,

United Church of Christ

​

Twelve webconferenced courses in a 3-year rotation with a 24-hour onsite fall event. Certificate programs available for supply preaching and ordained ministry.

Damascus Project Wisconsin & Minnesota Conferences, United Church of Christ Inspired by the story of Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, we exist to nurture vitality within the body of Christ through theological study and equipping leaders within congregations and communities.

Institute for Youth Ministry

Princeton Theological Seminary

​

IYM is committed to integrating theology and practice by collaborating with church leaders, congregations, and scholars to cultivate fresh thinking and imagination for ministry with young people.

AUCE recommended Conferences, Workshops, Webinars, & Videos

AUCE Regional Education Events Great Lakes Region (fall) Mid-Atlantic Region (spring) New England Region (spring) Click on a region above to learn more about their annual education event.

Lifelong Faith Training Videos from Lifelong Faith Associates

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC) Live webinars, and a catalog of previously recorded webinars, for faith formation and congregational life.

Vibrant Faith Masterclasses from the staff at Vibrant Faith A self-directed program for church teachers. Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

Thursdays for the Soul and Tuesdays for Nurture Timely webinars from the United Church of Christ.

LIFE (Lifelong Institute of Faith Exploration) at Eden Theological Seminary One-day seminars designed for anyone who would like to deepen and enrich their understanding of scripture, theology, history and the church.

Opening Doors to Discipleship from the Presbyterian Church USA A self-directed program for church teachers. Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

AUCE recommended
Certificate Programs

Damascus Project
Wisconsin & Minnesota Conferences,
United Church of Christ

Inspired by the story of Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, we exist to nurture vitality within the body of Christ through theological study and equipping leaders within congregations and communities.

AUCE recommended
Conferences, Workshops, Webinars, & Videos

AUCE Regional Education Events
Great Lakes Region (fall)
Mid-Atlantic Region (spring)
New England Region (spring)

Click on a region above to learn more about their annual education event.

Lifelong Faith Training Videos
from Lifelong Faith Associates

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)

Live webinars, and a catalog of previously recorded webinars, for faith formation and congregational life.

Vibrant Faith Masterclasses
from the staff at Vibrant Faith

A self-directed program for church teachers. Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.

Thursdays for the Soul
and Tuesdays for Nurture

Timely webinars from the United Church of Christ.

LIFE (Lifelong Institute of Faith Exploration)
at Eden Theological Seminary

One-day seminars designed for anyone who would like to deepen and enrich their understanding of scripture, theology, history and the church.

Opening Doors to Discipleship
from the Presbyterian Church USA

A self-directed program for church teachers.
Course A (Teaching Skills), Course B (Bible Background), and Course D (Discipleship) provide a well-rounded overview of each area in 12 sessions per course.