As we seek, through this program, to foster collegiality and connections between churches and leaders within them, our preference is for everyone able to attend class in person to do so. We are asking participants to join us in our efforts by making in-person attendance a priority. Please let us know if this presents hardships or concerns or might prevent you from registering. We do have the capacity to and will, if necessary, run a class session or a whole course hybrid. 

We ask for active engagement from all participants. We believe this is necessary for establishing a space in to which each person can bring their whole self with courage and vulnerability and know that they will be received by others who are doing the same. Each participant will be asked to identify learning goals for the course and self-identify your learning level. With this information the course instructors will offer appropriate feedback to assist you as you develop skill, grow knowledge, and increase your capacity for ministry in God’s church

You will be asked to participate in-between Saturday sessions using the online platform, Google Classroom. If you need assistance becoming familiar with this, please let your Conference Dean know. Each instructor will extend a variety of assignments in hopes of meeting the diverse needs of each learner. These assignments will be turned in through the online platform. Google Classroom will help you to stay organized as you progress through the course and give you space to engage in discussion with those involved in the program.