By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey
The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership is offering a timely and important course titled “Defining Set-Apart Ministry within the Multivocational Reality.” Instructor Sandra Jenkins says, “Multi-vocational ministry is a reality in many denominations. It is not only a calling, but a necessity; part-time ministry placements often outnumber fulltime placements.”
Students who take this course will be able to
— Define the set-apart ministry within the multi-vocational context.
— Interpret the scriptural foundation for multi-vocational ministry and church organization through Pauline writings.
— Explore ways to incorporate time management skills needed for multi-vocational ministry.
— Describe ways to motivate leadership within a congregation.
— Recognize ministry calling and secular occupation as one mission instead of viewing them as two competing sides vying for one’s time.
This eight-week, online course can be taken for Training in Ministry (TRIM) credit, continuing education, and personal enrichment. For details about registration, the reading list, and more, go to https://bethanyseminary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Multivocational_brochure-2023.pdf.
The course will take place from Sept. 6 to Oct. 31. The registration deadline is Aug. 2.
— Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey is coordinator of English-Language Ministry Training Programs at the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, a partnership of the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry and Bethany Theological Seminary.
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