Assessing Our Leadership (PDF, 37 pages) was published in June 2001, and offers ideas on developing and implementing a process for the ongoing evaluation of a congregation's leadership, both clergy and lay....

What are the skills and perspectives needed to be a religious leader in these complicated times? Learning to navigate change, create holding environments for productive conflict and assess the kind of leadership needed in the midst of chaos are key. Weaving together theories of change management,...

Ghost Ranch Workshops and retreats. Abiqui and Santa Fe, NM, locations. Scarritt-Bennett Center Retreat center in Nashville, TN. Shalem Institute Shalem provides programs and support for spiritual directors, clergy, leaders of contemplative prayer groups and retreats who seek to deepen their...

Academy of Homiletics Supports the art and practice of preaching American Academy of Religion Research in and the study of religion. Offers annual fall conferences. Creativity Seminars Creativity Courses in Europe and New York. UUA WorshipWeb Preaching Today...

The Oates Institute An online learning community of professional and lay caregivers—chaplains, counselors, congregational leaders, nurses, physicians, social workers, and others—seeking to advance care for the whole person, integrating spirituality, ethics and healing. Association of...

Auburn Theological Seminary Auburn Seminary educates people to meet the challenges of religious and public life through renewing church life and leadership, increasing multifaith understanding across lines of religious difference, and strengthening theological schools through educational research...

The Professional Development Office gathers, assesses, and promulgates information about effective ministerial development programs and opportunities for ministers and ministerial teams. The Director also works with CENTER, the continuing education arm of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers...

Grants are available through the Professional Development Office to help ministers in fellowship fund their continuing education (CE) efforts. First time CE grants are awarded for 1/3 of the total program cost to a maximum of $800 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Subsequent requests vary due to

Throughout our ministerial lives, these areas will call our attention and need to be continually developed and balanced: The Worship Arts Religious Education Pastoral Care/Presence Spiritual Practice Congregational Life: Interpersonal Congregational Life: Organizational Public ministry and prophe...

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The Alban Institute See seminar offerings on Conflict. Lombard Mennonite Peace Center and Leadership in Ministry Workshops Conflict and mediation skills training and Family Systems Theory work.

Identity-Based Ministries Resources and programs for leaders and congregations include accessibility education and consultation, Beyond Categorical Thinking, Welcoming Congregation, and Living the Welcoming Congregation....

Hazelden Foundation Faith Partners, Austin, TX Formerly The Rush Center of the Johnson Institute...

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The Ministerial Development Office provides counsel for ministers on professional development and career enrichment opportunities appropriate to the size and culture of the congregations or institutions they serve and considering the differing stages of career development and professional needs o...

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Official Endorser is the only officially recognized endorsing person for Unitarian Universalist (UU) applicants for Military Chaplain Candidate Programs, Active Duty Military Chaplains, National Guard/Reserve Chaplains, Civil Air Patrol Chaplains,...

The requirements set out in this document represent the ideal qualifications and processes for Ecclesiastical Approval and Endorsements. The Official Endorser may choose to waive specific provisions, should she/he believe that the applicant has sufficient background, experience, education and/or...

The Unitarian Universalist Association provides ongoing support for UU military chaplains and chaplain candidates.

Candidates seeking either Ecclesiastical Endorsement or Approval must: Complete and submit a standard application form. Submit an essay (between 1000 and 2500 words) detailing the reasons for seeking position as military, Veteran’s Affairs, or Civil Air Patrol chaplain, and confirms their...