| Date | Jan 20 – Mar 3, 2026 |
| Time | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm |
| Cost | $200 for credit $100 to audit |
| Instructor | Rev. Canon Mark Scheneman |
| Course of Study | Continuing Education Practical Ministry elective |
This 7-week course will explore the dynamics of leadership in a congregation, identifying best practices for the stewardship of people and resources and the centrality of pastoral care. We will focus on seven common challenges which require and deserve careful attention to enhance the mission and ministry of a parish. Both clergy and lay leaders will receive practical support, including review of published materials, peer sharing, and mentoring.
January 20 Sizing Up Your Congregation: Exploring the theory and dynamics of church size as it directly impacts ministry and mission; Episcopal Church polity
January 27 Planning: Reviewing Annual Planning and long-range Strategic Mission Planning models; annual Stewardship and Capital Fund Raising
February 3 The Stewardship of People: Job Descriptions, Recruiting, Training, Supporting, and Evaluating
February 10 The Parochial Report: an honest snapshot of congregational health- honestly counting people, services, and finances
February 17 Facilitating Growth: Every congregation needs a detailed plan for 3-dimensional growth: Height (mission), Depth (spirituality), and Breadth (membership)
February 24 The Craft of the Priesthood, part 1: Presiding and Preaching, Rites of Initiation- Baptism and Confirmation
March 3 The Craft of the Priesthood, part 2: Pastoral Care-Weddings, Ministry to the Sick, Funerals, Selfcare
Register for this course through your Populi account or here.