{"id":26388,"date":"2026-01-06T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=26388"},"modified":"2026-01-09T21:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:59:37","slug":"february-2026-ventures-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/february-2026-ventures-course\/","title":{"rendered":"February Ventures course to focus on pastoral and congregational well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Kendra Flory<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The February offering from Ventures in Christian Discipleship will be \u201cThe Ecology of Vitality: Mutuality in Pastoral and Congregational Well-Being.\u201d<\/strong> Presented by John Fillmore, pastor of Nampa (Idaho) Church of the Brethren and district executive minister of the Church of the Brethren\u2019s Idaho\/Western Montana District, the course will be held online on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (central time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congregations and ministers inhabit a shared system, in which the vitality of one impacts the spiritual and emotional well-being of the other. Often, we compartmentalize pastoral vitality, approaching it as if it were disconnected from the influence of the congregation. Pastors do have personal responsibility for their well-being, but since their ministry is so embedded within the congregational system, it is impossible to care for a pastor\u2019s well-being without attending to the contribution of the congregation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congregations thrive when pastors thrive. Congregations and pastors that share in creating a mutually supportive system can find increased vitality and effectiveness in the life God has led them into.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This webinar will introduce a variety of factors that impact pastoral vitality and suggest ways in which both pastor and congregation can contribute to a system that fosters mutual well-being and sustainable shared ministry. Pastors and congregational leaders will have the opportunity to examine ways in which they undermine their own well-being and identify practices and resources that can contribute to a more healthy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing education credit is available for $10 per course. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to pay for CEUs and give an optional donation to the Ventures program. Register and learn more at www.mcpherson.edu\/ventures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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