[Re] Start the Mess
Messy Church USA
October 23, 2021

An in-person, one-day training for starting or re-starting your Messy Church program. Choose the location nearest you:
Ashburn, VA; Summerville, SC; Northfield, IL; Huntington Beach, CA; Indianapolis, IN; or Seattle, WA.

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

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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.

Lay Academy

Wisconsin Conference,

United Church of Christ

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Grow in faith, discover new  ways to serve God and your community, and deepen your knowledge of Christian tradition, ministry, and mission.

Institute for Youth Ministry

Princeton Theological Seminary

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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.

New York School of Ministry

New York Conference,

United Church of Christ

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

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC

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• Master of Arts in Christian Education 

• Master of Arts in Christian Education in Global Format 

• Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Christian Education

• Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Arts in Public Theology 

• Doctor of Ministry

BeADisciple.com

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

Yale Youth Ministry Insititute

Yale Divinity School

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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

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.

Thursdays for the Soul
and Tuesdays for Nurture

 
Timely webinars from the United Church of Christ.

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Annual Event
Chicago, Illinois

Save the date!
February 9-12, 2022

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.

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)

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

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.