Ministry is changing fast. Leaders need ongoing formation that fits real life. The Faith+Lead Monthly Roundup curates our latest learning opportunities—courses, conversations, and communities—to support your next faithful step.
Learn to cultivate community through healthy communication methods in Family Systems: Tools for Ministry with the Rev. Dr. Jules Erickson. This Faith+Lead Academy Course was designed to assist clergy, ministry leaders, and church volunteers in understanding the ways that systems influence people’s experiences and behaviors, especially in families.
Our third Spanish-language offering, Explorando los Grandes Temas TeolĂłgicos, brings the essentials of theology to life with clarity and depth. Dr. Guillermo Hansen guides learners through the core concepts that shape Christian faith, making this an accessible and enriching entry point for leaders, learners, and congregations alike.
Do you need training on boundaries? Join the over 100 learners who have already completed the Faith+Lead Academy course “Boundaries for Christian Leaders.” In this course you’ll learn how to cultivate strong, God‑centered boundaries in every dimension of ministry—personal, interpersonal, financial, digital, and beyond—to protect your integrity and empower your community to thrive.
Look for a flash sale on all Faith+Lead Academy courses and annual memberships at the end of the month. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their learning in the coming year. More information will be available online and in our emails.
Get practical, ministry-ready training you can start today. Faith+Lead Certificates are focused, self-paced, and fully online—giving you a clear path to deepen your skills and lead with confidence.
As increasing numbers of congregations become lay-led by choice or necessity, we need leaders equipped to respond to God's call in new and faithful ways. Perhaps you're feeling called to take on more leadership in your congregation, but aren't sure where to start. Maybe you're already leading, but want to deepen your theological foundation and practical skills. That's why we created the School for Lay Ministry: a twelve-month journey where you'll learn alongside peers and mentors.
When attendance drops, when giving plateaus, when programs fizzle, when younger generations disappear, the instinct is immediate and powerful: We need to fix this. But what if the problem isn't that we haven't found the right fix? "Pivot from Fixing to Listening: Release Control and Follow the Spirit of God" focuses on learning how to discern God's work instead of managing church decline. Find articles by Kara Root, Joey Goodall, Cat Moore, Terri Elton, and Dwight Zscheile on this key challenge facing church leaders. Available for download now.
Enter the Bible is launching a new podcast which walks through the Bible one (or two) books per episode. In 52 episodes, you'll get familiar with each book, what makes it distinctive, and gain wisdom on how to interpret this portion of Scripture. The weekly podcast will launch in January 2026, but you can preview the series now by visiting enterthebible.org/bibleinayear.
Are you a preacher who follows the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) or Narrative Lectionary (NL)? If so, subscribe to one of Working Preacher's monthly newsletters to receive access to all the coming month's podcasts, commentaries, and recent blog articles. You'll also get a word of encouragement from a member of the Working Preacher team to carry you through the month. Subscribe to the Working Preacher RCL newsletter at workingpreacher.org/subscribe and to the Working Preacher NL newsletter at workingpreacher.org/nl-subscribe.
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