Boundary Training
Financial Integrity
September 16, 2025, 10AM and 6PM zoom only
Getting back to one of the original five basics of boundary discussions, this will be a deep dive into clergy ethics and church money. We will look at gifts, church credit cards, rewards programs, and more. Register hereAnti-Bias Training: Cultural Humility in Ministerial Practice
November 12, 2025, 10AM and 6PM zoom only
We serve a church that is 83% white that strives to be a justice seeking denomination, as well as one that is multicultural and multiracial. Your own congregation, perhaps even your community, may not be very racially diverse but is likely more culturally diverse that you would think on the surface. Join this discussion for deeper understanding of the ways in which we carry implicit and explicit biases in our daily lives and how those biases can impact ourselves, those around us, and the Church. Register here
Topics are subject to change, but changes will be announced.
**All clergy must accumulate 6 distinct hours every 3 years!**
Child Abuse History Clearances:
The state of Pennsylvania requires that volunteers and employees undergo background checks. Here are the three background checks they require:
- Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
- Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
http://www.dhs.pa.gov/publications/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/index.htm#.VtCn1On-_ct
Morsels of Excellence
This is our first VLOG series and we hope it will be meaningful for you! These Morsels are intended to enhance and inform ministry in your local church. Each month (by the 15th), we will post a short video and discussion questions for your leadership team to engage each month.
We urge you to take the time to view these videos as a group. All are 5 minutes or less and are designed to begin a conversation and a learning journey to enhance your ministry.
After viewing the videos, please spend 5 minutes or so with one or two of the discussion questions that follow. Engage the questions for growth. Each video will include a scripture passage, read it and read it again. Ask questions. Grow spiritually.
Your ministry will be enhanced.
There is a feedback form included with the discussion questions each month and we would love to hear from you! How did these morsels feed your soul and nourish your ministry?
November Morsels
Morsels November Discussion
October Morsels: Constitution & Bylaws
Morsels October Discussion
September Morsels: Constitution & Bylaws
Morsels September Discussion
August Morsels: Narrative Budget
Morsels August Discussion
July Morsels: Church Conflict
Discussion Questions
June Morsels: General Synod
General Synod Web Site
May Morsels – Hospitality
May Discussion Questions
April Morsels – Your Church’s Mission and Vision
April Discussion Questions
MARCH: BEHAVIORAL COVENANTS
Rules of the Road
Discussion
Resources
FEBRUARY: Social Media
Discussion
JANUARY: A Sure Foundation: resources for the relationships between pastors and congregations
Discussion