Communities of Learning - Do Clergy Learn After Seminary?

Columbia Theological Seminary Lifelong Learning

The Lifelong Learning program of the Decatur, GA, seminary offers workshops on topics such as faith formation and intergenerational ministries.

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Shoemaker Center for Church Renewal

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shares its resources with pastors through conferences, seminars, sabbaticals, and roundtable groups.

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The Institute for Worship Studies

Founded by Robert E. Webber, the Institute for Worship Studies offers intensive programs for earning master’s degrees and doctorates.

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Grants for Clergy Support Groups

Clergy support groups with four to six people can apply for two-year grants from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

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So Much Better: How Thousands of Pastors Help Each Other Thrive

This 232-page book examines how pastoral leaders, their families, and their ministries can benefit from peer group participation.

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For an Effective Clergy Support Group, Find a Good Facilitator

This article from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School describes the role facilitators play in UMC Clergy Development Groups.

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A Study of the Effects of Participation in SPE Pastoral Leader Peer Groups

This analysis from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers insights into how the best clergy support groups work.

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