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.

Featured On-Demand Courses

New Release Listening and Serving: Community-Based Ministry

Move beyond quick fixes and develop the perspectives for what your community needs. This course builds the heart and mindset for community ministry rooted in relationship. Listening and Serving is not a theoretical class. It’s a transformative journey that equips you to move from good intentions to impactful, sustainable action.

New Release Money and the Mission of the Church

This course explores having natural and theological conversations about money with your congregations. You’ll also discover proven best practices and boundaries for budgeting and fundraising. It’s a one-stop shop for pastors and church leaders to learn the basics of what they need to know about money and the church.

Currently Free Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry

Discover new opportunities for church funding as you deepen your connection with God and your community. Whether grappling with reduced offerings, seeking new income sources, or aiming to enhance your church’s outreach, Funding Forward provides the tools and insights to move beyond the constant worry about finances to listen to God's voice more clearly. Use code FUNDING400 at checkout to receive the course for free!

Pathways for Growth

Starting Jan. 24 The School for Lay Ministry

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.

Updated Certificate Catalog

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.

Free Resources

Free Ebook Living Stories: How Church History Forms Disciples Today

This Faith+Lead ebook draws from some of our most popular blog posts to help faith communities take the Pivot in Posture -- moving from membership to discipleship. The 28-page ebook isn't just about appreciating our heritage and church traditions, it's about recognizing that we're part of a great cloud of witnesses that spans 2,000 years. As we learn to tell these stories alongside our own, we learn from those who have followed Jesus through listening, discerning, and experimenting with faithfulness in their own time.

New Podcast The Bible in a Year

Enter the Bible has released 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 just launched and will come out weekly on Wednesdays. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or on Youtube.

New Episodes Pivot Podcast

This weekly podcast features conversations with today's thought leaders and church leaders navigating today's cultural changes, and following God into a faithful future. It goes beyond church-as-usual to discover how God is reshaping ministry for today’s world. Whether you’re a member of the clergy seeking fresh inspiration or a volunteer stepping into new leadership territory, Pivot Podcast equips you with the insights and practical wisdom to follow Jesus into a faithful future. Sign up to receive the Pivot Podcast email at faithlead.org/pivot-podcast/.

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