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

Chris Davies, UCC Faith INFO Team Leader
AUCE recommended
Upcoming Events
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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.