CenterPeace's 9-month certificate training program equips pastors and other Christian leaders who are working to fully integrate LGBTQ people into the life of the Church. This Online Cohort Program runs from September through May and provides crucial insight and practical tools for nurturing the faith and spiritual gifts of sexual and gender minorities.
Format:
The program is designed to be substantive while fully accessible to those who are working full-time. Participants can expect to spend approximately 5 hours a week on program activities (class time + homework).
Four modules (Storytelling, Trauma-Informed Care, Spiritual Formation and Leadership, and Outreach). Each semester covers two modules.
Optional in-person closing retreat
Monthly cohort Zoom sessions (1st Monday of each month; 7:30–9pm Central Time / 5:30–7:00pm Pacific / 8:30–10:00pm Eastern)
Weekly assignments
Monthly video training and online discussion forum (completed at your pace during 3rd week)
Requirements:
To receive the certificate, participants must meet the following requirements:
Attend in-person closing retreat
Attend at least 90% of class sessions (Zoom and forum)
Complete at least 90% of weekly assignments
Create an Action Plan at the end of the program
Costs:
Lodging and meals for the in-person closing retreat are fully covered in the program costs.
$500 registration (due by September)
$50-75 on assigned books
Travel costs to in-person retreat. Lodging and meals are covered, you just have to get yourself there.
About This Event
CenterPeace's 9-month certificate training program equips pastors and other Christian leaders who are working to fully integrate LGBTQ people into the life of the Church. This Online Cohort Program runs from September through May and provides crucial insight and practical tools for nurturing the faith and spiritual gifts of sexual and gender minorities.
Format:
The program is designed to be substantive while fully accessible to those who are working full-time. Participants can expect to spend approximately 5 hours a week on program activities (class time + homework).
Four modules (Storytelling, Trauma-Informed Care, Spiritual Formation and Leadership, and Outreach). Each semester covers two modules.
Optional in-person closing retreat
Monthly cohort Zoom sessions (1st Monday of each month; 7:30–9pm Central Time / 5:30–7:00pm Pacific / 8:30–10:00pm Eastern)
Weekly assignments
Monthly video training and online discussion forum (completed at your pace during 3rd week)
Requirements:
To receive the certificate, participants must meet the following requirements:
Attend in-person closing retreat
Attend at least 90% of class sessions (Zoom and forum)
Complete at least 90% of weekly assignments
Create an Action Plan at the end of the program
Costs:
Lodging and meals for the in-person closing retreat are fully covered in the program costs.
$500 registration (due by September)
$50-75 on assigned books
Travel costs to in-person retreat. Lodging and meals are covered, you just have to get yourself there.