Description
How to survive your first call - and thrive! This course helps persons gain ability to engage an existing congregation, discern what God is doing, and lead the congregation in mission. Renewal and revitalization efforts are learned through critical theological reflection, Bible study, current literature, case studies of real congregations, and examination of current practices. Participants develop a theological framework and an imagination for transforming congregations in diverse contexts and applicable within urban, suburban, small town, or rural settings.