The first of two opening conferences for the course: Philippians - Understanding “The Gospel of Joy.”

During this course student will learn the concepts of Christian joy that can be characterized by and leads us to gratitude, faithfulness, humility, submission, justification, eternal life, peace and sharing. The course focusses its study on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

The second of two opening conferences for the course: Philippians - Understanding “The Gospel of Joy.”

During this course student will learn the concepts of Christian joy that can be characterized by and leads us to gratitude, faithfulness, humility, submission, justification, eternal life, peace and sharing. The course focusses its study on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Course 3: Joy in Aging Description: Aging has unique challenges and joys. Many think of aging with a sense of dread. And yet, mature Christian authors suggest Finishing Our Course with Joy (J.I. Packer) and Aging Joyfully (Timothy Starr). The Bible promises a flourishing life in old age (Psalm 92), even counting all our various...

Course 5: Reaching out: Institutional Settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors Description: Opportunities to serve the aging already abound, including the elderly living in our own neighbourhoods and throughout our communities.  The vast majority (90+%) live in their own homes or with their own families; 2/3 of those over 85 live in their own homes...

Course 6: Reaching out: The Church and the Community Description: Opportunities to serve with the aging already abound, including the elderly living in our own neighbourhoods and throughout our communities.  The vast majority (90+%) live in their own homes or with their own families; 2/3 of those over 85 live in their own homes or...

Aging: The Final Frontier is a one-day conference about Aging. It attempts to bring together a wide spectrum of concerns from looking at one’s own aging, the church’s roles in looking after the elderly, to perspectives and models in ministering to the elderly. Ultimately, we are looking at discipleship in Christ and the goal is...

In 2019, a new session of the program "Ministry for the Aging will be started for new students and students who missed courses, can complete these courses at that time. We hope to be able to start the program after the summer again, however, as of now, the date for the start of this program...

Please visit the page describing the Leadership Program for more information about the certificate course in Church Leadership and stay tuned for more information about the session: Theology of Christian Leadership

DUE TO THE CLOSURES AS RESULT OF THE SPREADING CORONA-VIRUS, THE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER THE SITUATION STABILIZES. ONE DAY CONFERENCE ABOUT WORSHIPING AND VISITING WITH ELDERLY  Worship of God is an often neglected aspect in the lives of institutionalized elderly. Many elderly were raised in churches,...