The Spirit of the Lord is upon me ... to bring good news to the poor ... to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed.
—Luke 4:18, NRSVue


As faith leaders, we have a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, to attempt “to heal the brokenhearted” (as the King James Version puts it). At the same time, the reality of ministry takes its toll on our own hearts and bodies and minds.

The Instructors and Facilitators who offer courses through the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning recognize that call to tend to the brokenhearted—and they know that ministry leaders themselves are often in need of such tending.

Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri is not only a deeply reflective and skilled director of ABHMS’ Intercultural Ministries Team, and she is wife of Franklin Onwubuariri. Together they are raising two children in an intercultural household (and world). You don’t want to miss their candid discussion of the gifts and challenges of Faith Formation across Culture and Generation—coming up Fri, Oct 4 online!

Reebee Girash and Greg Morisse have been training seminarians and clergy in ministry ethics for more than 15 years. Why? Because they feel called to support church leaders in creating and maintaining good relationships—with self, family, congregation, and community. They’re offering Principles of Boundary Awareness with CCL this fall—and enrollment closes Oct 10!
 

Dr. Pat Murphy is ecclesiastical endorser for ABHMS, and she has gathered board-certified chaplains to teach Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry—instructors who aren’t just experienced and educated facilitators, but also passionate about equipping ministry leaders to meet the crisis needs of all God’s people, especially in ecumenical and interfaith settings. 

Ministry leaders also need practical counsel and creative solutions for today’s ministry challenges! That’s what Daniel Pryfogle addresses in reimagining the potential of underused church property. He is eager to support church leadership teams with his new webinar, Introduction to Sacred/Civic PlacemakingLIVE on Oct 22. 

Invest in yourself—and let our Instructors support you in your own heart care, even as you tend to the brokenhearted around you. In fact, let us invest in you! Use this limited-time coupon code at checkout to save 25% when you register this week for one or more of the above courses: INVEST25.

Coupon expires Sept 30, 2024.