Pastoral and Congregational Leadership Training Programs               
Mennonite educational institutions and the conferences of Mennonite Church USA offer many programs for pastoral and congregational leadership development as you will notice while perusing the list of offerings below. 

Included are certificates of study, seminars and workshops, formal undergraduate and graduate programs of study, seminary programs and online/distance education classes.

Manipulate this list to find your programs of interest by clicking on the blue titles at the top of each column.  Clicking on the title will sort or group each column in alphabetical order so you may see what programs are offered of a particular type, or which are offered by a particular institution, and so on.

Contact the institution or organization offering the program directly for more information.

Questions about this listing, or updates for this listing may be forwarded to info@MennoniteEducation.org.  
 
 
 PT Program TypePT ProgramPT Offered byPT LocationPT AudiencePT FormatPT Credit TypePT Length
ScholarshipLARKAAMA/LARKNot restrictedAAMA leadersScholarshipTowards Bachelors degreeTwo to four years
ScholarshipNET (Native Education Training Program)Hesston CollegeHesston, KSNative American students attending a Mennonite collegeFinancial assistanceAssociates degree at Hesston; Bachelors degree at other collegesTwo years
ScholarshipNAMennonite Indian Leaders Councilnot restrictedNative American studentsSmall scholarshipNANA
ScholarshipConference Pastoral Education GrantRocky Mountain Mennonite Conferencenot designatedPastoral trainingSmall scholarshipNAVariable
Resource CenterCongregational Resource CenterEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VACongregational and pastoral leadersCenter may be visited, or items will be mailed upon requestNANA
Resource CenterJohn Coffman CenterEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VAMissional leaders addressing urban and multicultural situationsVisit on campus; items will be mailed upon requestNANA
Pre-college!Explore: A theological program for high school youthAMBSElkhart, IndianaHigh school juniors and seniorsConference on AMBS campusNA18 days, plus 5 weeks from home after the conference
Pre-collegeLEAPEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, Virginia and other selected sitesHigh school youthConference with on and off-campus summer studyNA4 weeks, with ongoing mentoring
Pre-collegeInstituto Biblico Anabautista (Anabaptist Biblical Institute by Extension)Mennonite Education AgencyFlorida, New York, Indiana, Alberta, British ColumbiaLeaders, members and interested persons of the Hispanic Mennonite ChurchClasses at extension sitesDiploma: Formacion Biblico Teologica PreuniversitasThree to four years
Local training eventSpring SeminarAllegheny ConferenceAllegheny ConferenceConference pastors that have earned a bachelors degree4-day intensive Bible study2 CEUs4 days
Local training eventThe Preaching InstituteEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, Virginia, and other remote sitesPastoral leaders that want to improve preaching skillsIn-servcie training, class formatNA9 months
Local training eventInter-Conference Leadership Training ProgramFranconia Mennonite ConferenceLancaster and Souderton, PennsylvaniaLay and pastoral leaders desiring leadership trainingClassesTwo or three hours of undergraduate credit through Eastern Mennonite SeminaryCourses vary in length
Local training eventMediation Skills Training Institute for Church LeadersLombard Mennonite Peace CenterAmes, IA Glen Ellyn, IL Pewaukee, WI San Diego, CA Florence, KYCongregational leaders that want to develop skills for a Biblical model of mediation5-day intensive trainingCertificate of completion from LMPC5 days
Local event trainingLeadership and Anxiety in the Church: A Family Systems PerspectiveLombard Mennonite Peach CenterNACongregational leaders wanting to learn about the impact of anxiety on congregational systems1 day seminarNA1 day
Local training eventGod's Own Peace: Systems Theory and SpiritualityLombard Mennonite Peace CenterNACongregational leaders that want to relate spiritual practice to family systems theory1-day training workshopNA1 day
Local training eventHere I Stand: Leading Change through Self-DifferentiationLombard Mennonite Peace CenterSouderton, PA Wheaton, ILPastors looking for greater differentiation between themselves and their congregation3-day training with follow-up coachingCertificate of completion from LMPC3 days with follow-up calls
Local training eventAdvanced Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional ProcessLombard Mennonite Peace CenterChicago, IL AreaClergy interested in in-depth study of Bowen family systems3-day seminars, 3 times per school yearAMBS students may receive advanced standing recognitionNA
Local training eventClergy Clinic in Family Emotional ProcessLombard Mennonite Peace CenterLombard, ILClergy wanting to reflect on family systems thinking and implications for congregational life3-day seminars, 3 times per year, or once a month over the school yearAMBS students may receive advanced standing recognitionNA
Local training eventFacilitating Healthy Pastor-Congregation RelationsLombard Mennonite Peace CenterNACongregational leaders; addresses involuntary pastoral terminationsWeekend training workshopNA9 hours
Locat training eventHealthy CongregationsLombard Mennonite Peace CenterNACongregational leaders; responding to anxiety in congregational systemsWeekend training workshopNA9 hours
Local training eventNANew York Mennonite ConferenceNAPastorsStudy class using AMBS materials from the Pastoral Studies Distance Education ProgramNANA
Local training eventNAPacific Northwest Mennonite ConferenceNACredentialed pastors, locat congregationsClasses for credentialed pastors; seminars in local congregationsCredentialing is tied into ordination7 weekends (8 hours each), over two years
Local training eventSchool of Advancing Leadership TrainingPlainview Mennonite ChurchNAFuture church leadersRetreats, workshops, training eventsNA9 months
Locat training eventConference Based Theological EducationVirginia Mennonite ConferenceThroughout Virginia ConferenceEnrichment classes for pastorsClassesCredit may be an option, under developmentNA
CertificatePastoral Studies Distance EducationAMBSAnywhere, via distance education formatPastors and congregational leaders; next step Anabaptist theological education; preparation for seminary studiesOn-line college level studies with minimal requirements for on-campus sessionsCertificate of CompletionTwo and a half to three years
CertificateJourney: A Conference-based Leadership Development ProgramAMBSIN-MI Conference; Central District ConferencePastors and other leaders without a college education that desire theological trainingRetreats, mentor-mentee meetings, classesCertificate of Completion - granted cooperatively by the sponsoring conference and AMBS3 years
CertificateInstitute for Anabaptist LeadersAMBSLaurelville Mennonite Church Center, Laurelville, PennsylvaniaPastors, business leaders, non-profit organization leadersSeminar, workshopCertificate of Completion2.5 day sessions; 5 days over 3 months
CertficateContinuing Education ProgramAMBSElkhart and other local sitesMennonite congregational leadershipSeminars, workshops, consultations -- on and off campusCertifcate of Completion, for each event completed1-day to 11-month events
Certificate, AcademicCertificate in Theological StudiesAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents interested in 27 credit hours of theological studyOn-campus, online, by extensionCertificateOne year
Certificate, AcademicYouth MinistryAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents preparing to lead youth and young adultsConcentation of courses within two or three year programs of academic studyConcentration as part of another program of study, or a Certificate in Youth Ministry1 year, or the equivalent
CertificateSchool of MinistryCalvary Bible CollegeHampton, VirginiaLeaders and laity training for congregational ministryOn campusCertificate in Ministry StudiesOne year
CertificateSchool for Urban MissionCenter for Anabaptist Leadership (CAL)Pasadena, CaliforniaBasic pastoral and leadership training for emerging Anabaptist urban leaders5 classes, 15 compentenciesCertificate in Urban Ministry; college credit through Hesston CollegeTwo years on a part-time basis
Certificate, AcademicCertificate ProgramEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaLeaders without a college degree interested in graduate-level studies in Christian ministryClasses; online classesCertificate in Ministry Studies or Theological Studies or Online Theological StudiesOne year
UndergraduateYouth MinistryBethel CollegeNorth Newton, KansasUndergraduate students preparing for youth ministryUndergraduate college classesCertificate in Youth Ministry; or B.A. in Bible and Religion/Youth Ministry29 semester hours as part of on-campus program
UndergraduatePre-Seminary TrackBluffton UniversityBluffton, OhioUndergraduate preparing for seminaryUndergraduate college coursesB.A. degreeFour years
UndergraduateReligion MajorBluffton UniversityBluffton, OhioUndergraduates preparing for seminaryUndergraduate college classesB.A. degree with Religion majorFour years
UndergraduateYouth Ministry and Recreation MajorBluffton UniversityBluffton, OhioUndergraduates preparing for future roles in youth ministry and recreationUndergraduate college classesB.A. degree with a Youth Ministry and Recreation majorFour years
UndergraduateCongregational and Youth Ministry MajorEastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VirginiaUndergraduate preparation for congregational leadershipUndergraduate college classesB.S. degree, with a major in Congregational and Youth MinistryFour years
UndergraduateBible and Religion Major or MinorGoshen CollegeGoshen, IndianaUndergraduates with a sense of call to church vocationUndergraduate college classesBachelors degree, with a major or minor in Bible and Religion and a concentration in Youth MinistriesFour years
UndergraduateYouth Ministries ConcentrationGoshen CollegeGoshen, IndianaUndergraduates with a sense of call to church vocationUndergraduate college classesBachelors degree with a Concentration in Youth MinistriesFour years
UndergraduatePastoral Ministries ProgramHesston CollegeHesston, KansasMature students with a call to pastoral ministryUndergraduate college coursesAssociates in Applied Arts and Science degree, with a Certificate in Pastoral StudiesTwo years
UndergraduateYouth Ministry ProgramHesston CollegeHesston, KansasStudents desiring an Anabaptist foundation for pastoring youthUndergraduate college classesAssociate in Applied Arts and Science degree; Associate in Arts (for transfer students)Two years
Clinical pastoral education (CPE)Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)Eastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaSeminary students that desire opportunity to develop and grow pastoral skills through reflection on actual practiceClinical method of learningSeminary credit as part of degree10 to 28 weeks
Distance educationMulticultural Leadership EducationAMBSOnline, on campus, MCEC, MC ManitobaRacial ethnic pastors and congregational leaders desiring theological education preparation for seminary studiesOnline, on campus, MCEC, MC ManitobaConferences issue credit or other completion recognition; AMBS does not offer credit.5 units, 3 months per unit
Distance educationDistance LearningEastern Mennonite SeminaryOnlineStudent desiring theological training unable to travel to the seminary campusOnlineNANA
Seminary, graduateDual-Degree ProgramAMBS, in cooperation with Andrews UniversityElkhart, Indiana and Berrien Springs, MichiganStudents interested in service agency administration Seminary/graduate college classesMaster of Arts: Peace Studies from AMBS, and Master of Social Work, Andrews UniversityVariable
Seminary, graduateMaster of ARts in Christian FormationAMBSElkhart, IndianaCongregational leaders of worship and spiritual formationGraduate college classesMaster of Arts degree in Christian Formation, with a Concentration in Worship or Christian SpiritualityTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Arts in Mission and EvangelismAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents desiring training to give leadership in Christian witnessGraduate college classesMaster of Arts in Mission and Evangelism degreeTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Arts: Peace StudiesAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents desiring reflection on Biblical, historical and theological foundations of peaceGraduate college classesMaster of Arts in Peace Studies degreeTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Arts: Theological StudiesAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents preparing for stronger participation in the church, and for doctoral studiesGraduate college classesMaster of Arts in Theological Studies degreeTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of DivinityAMBSElkhart, IndianaStudents preparing for pastoral ministryGraduate college classesMaster of Divinity degreeThree years
Seminary, graduateMinistry of Counseling, Dual-Degree ProgramAMBS, and Andrews UniversityElkhart, Indiana and Berrien Springs, MichiganStudents desiring formal training in counselingGraduate college classesMaster of Divinity degree from AMBS and Master of Social Work degree from Andrews UniversityVaries
Seminary, graduateGreat Plains ExtensionAMBSNorth Newton, KansasAdults desiring training for church leadershipExtension site classesVarious degree options: Master of Divinity'; Master of Arts: Peace Studies; Master of Arts: Theological Studies; Master of Arts in Christian Formation; Master of Arts in MIssion and EvangelismTwo to three years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Arts in Church LeadershipEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaPersons desiring graduate theological study in congregational leadershipGraduate college classesMaster of Arts in Church Leadership degreeTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Arts in ReligionEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaStudents desiring academic preparation in theological disciplinesGraduate college classesMaster of Arts in Religion degreeTwo years
Seminary, graduateMaster of DivinityEastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaStudents desiring comprehensive preparation for Christian ministryGraduate college classesMaster of DivinityThree years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation (dual degree)Eastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaStudents desiring comprehensive preparation for Christian ministry, along with formal conflict transformation trainingGraduate college classesDual degree: Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict TransformationThree years
Seminary, graduateMaster of Divinity and Masters in Counseling (dual degree)Eastern Mennonite SeminaryHarrisonburg, VirginiaStudents desiring comprehensive preparation for Christian ministry, along with formal counseling trainingGraduate college classesMaster of Divinity and Masters in Counseling (dual degree)Three years
Seminary, graduateLeadership DevelopmentLancaster Mennonite ConferenceLancaster, PennsylvaniaAssists congregations call and support leadersSeminars and resourcing, at various locationsCollege credit, under development with Eastern Mennonite UniversityNA
Under developmentNACentral Plains Mennonite Conferenceeastern IowaCongregational and pastoral leaders desiring more formal Anabaptist trainingExtension siteTo be determinedTo be determined

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