Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary at Dayton, Ohio
reNEW: Skills for Leading New and Renewing Progressive Churches
MENTOR 1: Rev. Dr. Jo Hudson
Pastor, Cathedral of Hope, UCC Dallas, TX
MENTOR 2: Rev. Michael Piazza
Co-Executive Director of the Center for Progressive Renewal
MENTOR 3: Rev. Cameron Trimble
Co-Executive Director of the Center for Progressive Renewal
Description
This DMin focus group teaches practical skills for starting a new progressive church or leading the renewal of a church that is stagnant or in decline. It is designed around the premise that churches are rarely resurrected, but can be born again, hence the skills needed in both situations are very similar: creating compelling vision, an effective communication strategy, data management, community development, external mission, transformational worship, etc. This curriculum is designed by the Center for Progressive Renewal.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree students will be able to:
• Articulate a commitment to sound leadership, including issues related to visioning, marketing, stewardship, change and conflict resolution,
• Understand the contextual implications of place and people in shaping local ministries,
• Name and describe the value of the many kinds of diversity present in our society today, including cultural, religious, racial, and sexual expressions of diversity, while helping work toward the formation of community,
• Conceptualize and design social justice ministries committed to caring for all of God's children, especially the marginalized,
• Articulate and design approaches to worship that are diverse, meaningful, inclusive, and vibrant.
For more information and mentor bios visit www.united.edu under "Doctor of Ministry Program" in the Future Students section.
Call 800.322.5817 to apply.
