Education opportunities for ministry professionals

Education opportunities for ministry professionals

Grow in your knowledge and understanding of effective leadership and expand your professional skills in fundamental areas with OCU!

Expand your organization’s impact and your professional knowledge with expertise from nonprofit thought leaders providing insights tailored for those working in faith organizations.

These interactive workshops will be held Oct. 1, on OCU’s campus. Workshops can be attended in-person or virtually. Those attending in person will also receive snacks and beverages and ample time to dine for lunch in any of the excellent locations around the campus. Continuing Education

Unit (CEU) credits are available for those interested, and all attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

Sessions are $25 each or $40 per day (2 sessions). Registrations are nonrefundable; however, they are transferrable.

Community Mapping & Outreach

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024: Morning Session, 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Elevating outreach and fostering collaborative, resilient communities - Uncover tools and techniques to create impactful community maps and implement effective outreach strategies. Learn to identify assets,

connect with stakeholders, and amplify community empowerment.

Project / Program Design

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024: Afternoon Session, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Diving into the arts of effective project design - From defining goals to mapping out timelines and resources, gain practical skills to turn your ideas into impactful projects and programs. Turn your vision into practical, measurable plans.

Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants can immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the Duke University campus.

Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, or laity; participants select their topic and Duke Divinity School provides the resources needed for a relaxing and productive week. Information is available on the website.

New this year! - Summer Study Leave 2024

Are you looking for a time and place for renewal and study this summer? Have you been granted sabbatical time and are looking for a peaceful and inspiring location to spend it? Duke Divinity School offers three opportunities this summer to provide you with what you might be looking for.

1. June 3-7, 2024

2. June 24-28, 2024

3. July 15-19, 2024

Registration opens March 1

Summer Study Leave will include the same amenities and resources as fall and spring sessions except for faculty engagement in classes or meetings. Information and the Registration link are available on the website.