Kindling Faith: Equipping the Saints

January – August 2027: Each six session course will be taught asynchronously.

LOCATION: Online via Zoom and Canvas.

COST: $150 per course or $1000 for all (payable in two installments: January and August)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The purpose of this program is to provide a basic training program for lay people and lay ministers to the synods of the ELCA. Synods have the ability through this process to add their own requirements through the independent study course and other additional options. The certificate that participants receive is not transferable to other synods unless directed by the bishops of those synods. A pastoral mentor will meet monthly with students via zoom in addition to course work.

Note: permission of synod Bishop is required for this program.

COURSES & FEATURED PRESENTERS:

Instructor Biographies will be listed on the event page of the Kindling Faith website when they are available.

The Rev. Carla Christopher is the Program Coordinator and the Rev. Mo Goff is the Cohort Leader.

January: Lutheran Confessions with Nelson Rivera

February: Discipleship with Dave Daubert

March: Worship & Liturgy with David & Jennifer Hope-Tringali

April: Biblical Interpretation with Allison deForest

May: Evangelism & Outreach with Anna Kari-Johnson

June: Preaching and Teaching the Word with Angela Zimmann

July: Pastoral Care with Bonnie Raddon

August: Church Structure & Governance with Leila Ortiz

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Registration deadline is December 16, 2026

Register here: https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/rmijksf066k7gb/