Pastor's Corner

Guidelines for Congregational Online Conferences

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Upcoming Online Classes through CIMM:

The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) through the Graceland University/Community of Christ Seminary has opened the following classes for enrollment:

Summer B Session (July 1 - August 25):

Ministry of the High Priest (David Anderson): $25
Ministry of the Evangelist (Jane Gardner): $25
Children and Youth Worker Core Training: $25 (2-weeks no CEU credit)

Fall A Session (August 26 - October 20):

Introduction to Priesthood Ministry (Art Smith): $25
Ministry of the Priest: $25
Ministry of the Elder: $25
Christian Ministries Certificate: Missional Leadership: $100

Most classes include non-degreed continuing credits. To enroll or for more information on these classes and the certificate programs, please visit our website at: www.graceland.edu/CIMM

Online Temple School Classes

Temple School and Develometrics, LLC have teamed up to present an on-line Temple School program. Now in the pilot stage, the current course offerings are “Ministry of the Priest” and “Ministry of the Elder”. These are full-content courses led by a class facilitator. Once complete, Temple School certificates are emailed and Shelby records are updated. In this "pilot" stage, classes only cost students $20.

It is anticipated the following classes will be offered over the course of one year:

• Introduction to Priesthood Ministry

• Introduction to Scripture

• Ministry of the Disciple

• Ministry of the Deacon

• Ministry of the Elder

• Ministry of the Priest

• Ministry of the Teacher

More Information regarding the current class offerings. Click here.

Priesthood Status Categories

Commentary on Priesthood Morality

Pastoral Letter on Intoxicants