The Agrarian Ministry Certificate will be a hybrid program, launching in 2025. This certificate combines online convenings, a directed final project, and an in-person retreat at the Procter Center in London, Ohio.
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The Agrarian Ministry Certificate will prepare church leaders to teach, lead, and inspire their faith communities to steward land in a way that is faithful to our call as disciples of Jesus. Key to this task is the integration of Church Land Stewardship, Creation Care, Food Justice, and Wellness. This certificate will take place over five months, with eight synchronous Zoom meetings, asynchronous work and discussion posts, and a final project. To end the cohort, a three-day retreat will be held at the Procter Center in London, Ohio.
Brian Sellers Petersen of The Faithful Agrarian and Jerusalem Greer of the Procter Center, co-founders of the Good News Gardens movement, will convene the certificate program. Skilled practitioners will guide the cohort in their respective subject areas.
Drafted topics:
- Theological underpinnings
- History & Tradition
- Contemporary Challenges
- Churchland Stewardship
- Food Justice
- Health & Wellness
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Advocacy
Interested in learning more? Sign up for the information session on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:00 pm Eastern. Registration link: https://bit.ly/ag-min-info
Have questions before the information session? Email ssfm@diocesecpa.org.
We’re excited to grow with you in these new ministry opportunities!