Journey: A Missional Leadership Development Program

  • God calls you to ministry and a journey begins. Have you wished for mentors and peers along the way? In the distance-friendly Journey program, learners join with a mentor to explore spiritual leadership together in their own context. Whether you are an active member of a congregation, a pastor with or without a formal education, a church planter, or lay leader preparing for ministry in the church or community, Journey can support your growth.
  • The next Journey cohort begins Jan. 24, 2025. Apply by Dec. 4 to save $100!
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Pastors & Leaders 2025 – Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back, Living Forward

  • As we celebrate 500 years of Anabaptism, join us to examine how the values of the early Anabaptists still resonate today and can guide us into the future. Gain intercultural perspectives on how reading the Bible in community can help us connect more authentically in our present and future contexts.
  • Monday, Feb. 17 – Thursday, Feb. 20
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Practical Leadership Training – Leadership clinics
In-person at AMBS | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, unless otherwise noted.

  • Biblical Interpretation across the Two Testaments | Instructors: Mary Schertz, Jackie Wyse-Rhodes
  • Healthy Boundaries 101 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET | Instructor: Ed Kauffman
  • Introducing the Anabaptist Community Bible | Instructor: John D. Roth
  • Orienting With the Word | Instructors: Malinda Elizabeth Berry, Naomi Wenger
  • Starting with the Spirit | Instructor: Jamie Pitts
  • Worshiping with the Global Church | Instructor: Rashard Allen
  • Learn More and Register by Feb. 10!

Understanding Anabaptist Approaches to Scripture

  • Study how 16th-century Anabaptists approached Scripture — as compared with Catholics and other Protestants. Which of those approaches might we nuance today, or repudiate, or embrace whole-heartedly?
  • Jan. 29 – March 11, 2025;
  • Learn More and Register by Jan. 8 to save $50!

Ministry Reflection Circles

  • Ministry Reflection Circles are designed for experienced pastors who would like the opportunity to reflect deeper on current ministry challenges, and develop relationships of support with peers and consultants. In this program, you will deepen your pastoral identity, understanding, and practice through writing and sharing reflections, hearing feedback from others in a facilitated process, joining in times of worship, and learning from experienced consultants.  Two cohorts will be offered in 2025 – the Spring cohort is in person and the Fall cohort is online.
  • Apply by Feb. 24 to begin March 31.
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