Resources for Ethical Ministry in a Digital World
The Collective Course Catalogue Continuing education rooted in faith, justice, and praxis — designed for G-ETS alumni and ministry leaders ready to go deeper.
Facilitator: Dr. Kate Ott How has digital technology changed who we are as Christians in ministry? This course investigates digital identity formation, access, privacy, misinformation, algorithms, and transhumanism through the lens of Christian ethics — grounded in forgiveness, integrity, diversity, and social and ecological justice. Self-paced.
AI Tools for Ministry Facilitator: Dr. Kate Ott Cultivate robust discussion about how faith values guide ethical AI conversations. Explore a realistic and motivating vision of life in a digital age — one grounded in personhood, presence, and place — and discover how AI tools can serve the work of ministry with integrity. Self-paced.
Introducción a comunidades de fe informadas en trauma Facilitator: Dr. Ana María Rodríguez Alfonso Jueves 14:00–16:00 ET • 14 mayo – 11 junio Dirigido a líderes espirituales, pastores y congregantes interesados en conocer sobre trauma y en cómo construir comunidades de fe que favorezcan la sanidad. Se abordarán definiciones de trauma, sus manifestaciones en cuerpo, alma y espiritualidad, y el papel único de las comunidades de fe en los procesos de sanidad.
Mayo 14, 21, 28 and Junio 4, 11, 2026
Antiracism and the Church Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey Race and racism shape every aspect of life in the U.S., including our churches. This course calls all Christians to the collective work of antiracism — daily habits, ongoing learning, and an activated desire to deepen roots and relationships for repairinfused, justice-characterized unity. Self-paced.
Regenerative Ethics: Theory, Design, Practice Facilitator: Dr. Timothy Eberhart 7 weeks • Wednesdays 11:30–1:00 CST Online via Zoom A 7-week course integrating eco-theological reflection, earth-based spiritual wisdoms, and regenerative design principles for land repair. Journey as a community of learners through readings, video instruction, and ecological practices aimed at healing social and ecological relations for mutual flourishing.
June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, July 29, August 12, 2026
Made Flesh: Returning to the Wisdom of Our Own Incarnation Facilitator: Dr. Lucy A. Waechter Webb 6 sessions A 6-part series inviting participants into embodied practices (somatics) that support returning to the wisdom of the body — for the sake of our own healing and the healing of the world. What does the body have to say? Come and see. Self-paced.
Tenderness and Refuge: Ministry with and for Young Adults Facilitator: G-ETS Alumni & Practitioners Mini-course Beneficial for church groups, youth ministers, and anyone invested in young adults. Featuring GarrettEvangelical alums, scholars, and practitioners, this mini-course is rooted in deep listening to young adults’ experiences through ethnographic research. Self-paced.
Everyone Can Preach Good News Notes of Rest Facilitator: Dr. Julian Davis Reid Analyze rest as found in Scripture and Black music while contending with your own rest practices. No formal musical training needed — the musical concepts are taught for a general audience and woven into a deeper exploration of sabbath, restoration, and rhythm in the Christian life. Self-paced.
Facilitator: Styberg Preaching Institute 5 modules A 5-module course to help participants understand the necessity of offering good news in every sermon. Provides the rationale, structure, and form for creating a good news message — one that is biblically grounded, theologically sound, and directly applied to a specific audience. Self-paced.