VOCATION DAY Those interested in pursuing a ministry opportunity may attend an evening seminar and dinner hosted by the Commission on Ministry. This is an informal, conversational time of prayer and guidance about discerning God’s call toward any ministry in The Episcopal Church.
Tuesday, November 9
SCHOOL FOR
MINISTRY
Local Formation for Deacons & Priests
The mission of the School for Ministry is to equip and serve those in the Diocese of Southwest Florida who are discerning a call to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church. The Diocese is a member of the Iona Collaborative, a cooperative project directed by the Seminary of the Southwest that includes almost 30 Episcopal dioceses across the country. The Iona Collaborative provides high-quality theological education for the formation of priests and deacons in local diocesan settings, educating a new generation of leaders who for various reasons cannot attend a residential seminary. The School offers a rigorous yet accessible educational program that combines online content developed by the Seminary faculty with faceto-face class sessions facilitated by volunteer experts from our Diocese. Classes meet at DaySpring on Saturdays and may be supplemented by Zoom sessions led by local or outside guest facilitators. Video content is also available to our diocesan congregations through The School for Ministry for use in parish-based adult Christian formation programs.
22