Pathways of Vocation for Licensed Ministry and Lay Micro-Certification
Embark on a transformative journey to become a Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister and/or Lay Eucharistic Visitor in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas! This micro-course offered by the Office of Formation equips lay leaders with the knowledge, formation, and skills to serve your community with grace and confidence.
¡Emprende un camino transformador para convertirte en Ministro Eucarístico Laico y/o Visitador Eucarístico Laico con licencia en la Diócesis Episcopal de Texas! Este microcurso, ofrecido por la Oficina de Formación, prepara a los líderes laicos con el conocimiento, formación, y las habilidades necesarias para servir a su comunidad con gratitud, gracia, respeto, reverencia y confianza.
This course is a collaboration between the Iona Collaborative and the Office of Formation with in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, designed to equip you to confidently and reverently lead Morning Prayer occasionally in your congregation or community as needed.
Este curso es una colaboración entre el Iona Collaborative y la Oficina de Formación de la Diócesis Episcopal de Texas, diseñado para equiparlo(a) a liderar con confianza y reverencia la Oración Matutina de manera ocasional en su congregación o comunidad, según sea necesario.
Please note that this is not a course for a Worship Leader license. If you are leading more regularly and need to be licensed as a Worship Leader, you will need to first complete the year-long Worship Certificate through the Iona School for Ministry in the Diocese of Texas. Please contact the Iona School of Ministry for more information.
Por favor, tenga en cuenta que este no es un curso para obtener licencia como Líder de Adoración. Si usted lidera con mayor frecuencia y necesita ser licenciado(a) como Líder de Adoración, primero deberá completar el Certificado de Adoración de un año de duración a través de la Iona School for Ministry en la Diócesis de Texas. Para más información, contacte a la Iona School for Ministry.
Proclaiming the Word Micro-Certification: Delivering Approved Sermons with Impact
This Lay Micro-Certification is for leaders in a congregation who need to preach approved sermons, which are written by clergy, during Sunday morning worship. Upon completion of this micro-course, you will receive a micro-certification from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas affirming that you are officially prepared for the “Proclamation of the Word.”
Please note that this is not a course for a Lay Preaching license. If you are interested in becoming licensed as a Lay Preacher, you will need to first complete the year-long Lay Preaching Certificate through the Iona School for Ministry in the Diocese of Texas. Please contact the Iona School of Ministry for more information.
Micro-Courses for Ongoing Formation
TryTank Laboratorio Experimental es un proyecto del Seminario Teológico de Virginia, y han desarrollado estos 12 breves videos sobre la historia y la teología de la Iglesia Episcopal. Una excelente manera de aprender más. Una gran ayuda para la Confirmación y otros trabajos de formación en tu iglesia.
Forward Movement: Introduction to the Sacraments/Una introducción a los Sacramentos
Welcome to Signs and Grace: An Introduction to the Sacraments, a three session, video-based course designed to give basic teaching and space for discussion around the sacraments. This FREE resource is intended for congregations or small groups to use during three weekly gatherings, either in Sunday morning formation, a weekday small group, or an online session. The three 20-minute-long videos are in English with Spanish subtitles. The Facilitator and Participant guides are available in English and Spanish.
¡Bienvenidos a Signos y gracia: Una introducción a los Sacramentos! Signos y gracia es un curso de tres sesiones basado en videos; el curso ofrece enseñanza básica y la oportunidad de conversar acerca de los Sacramentos. Este recurso GRATUITO está destinado a congregaciones o grupos pequeños para que lo utilicen durante tres reuniones semanales, ya sea en clases dominicales, en grupos pequeños entre semana o en sesiones en línea.
Resources for Congregations
These micro-courses developed by the Iona Collaborative at the Seminary of the Southwest are for small congregations, but they are also for anyone who is looking for deeper insight into our Faith, Scriptures, or Anglican Tradition. From exploring ways to develop Vestry covenants to learning more about Anglican identity, these videos can be used by individuals, groups, or communities and are well-suited for retreat-style gatherings.
Equipping the People of God
These micro-courses developed by the Diocese of Washington are designed for equipping the people of God to grow and lead in faith. From Confirmation materials to leading small groups, there is plenty of material here in their online library of resources.
Deepening Faith
These micro-courses developed by Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead project are designed for deepening faith and ministry skills through theological learning and formation. The videos and courses linked here offer a wide variety of topics from family systems to great theological themes of the Bible to emotional intelligence for ministry. Also, be sure to check out their 8 different certificates to choose from, from Bible Foundations to Leadership in Difficult Times to Rural and Small-Town Ministry.
Lifelong Learning On-Demand at VTS
Lifelong Learning provides continuous opportunities for theological education in the service of faithful leadership. It is for the committed and the curious, lay and clergy eager to claim and explore their Christian vocations in today’s world. Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary is a multi-faceted department grounded in theology and research-based practices to provide transformational learning for courageous leadership in a changing church.
Have Mercy
The Gospel is political. But it is political in a particular way. Jesus announced a reign that had no military, maintained unclear borders, called for mercy and compassion as fundamental ways of living, and turned conventional values upside down. Watch the recorded interviews Virginia Theological Seminary professor Dr. Kyle Lambelet conducted with his colleagues as part of this October Lifelong Learning offering. Also find a free curriculum here.
What is Formation?
We Belong to Each Other
Pertenecemos los unos a los otros: Una comunidad de aprendizaje
Explora los principios de una buena vecindad y la comunicación como una práctica espiritual. Aprende sobre la escucha profunda y empática, la importancia de la comunicación compasiva y cómo fomentar el sentido de pertenencia dentro de la vida congregacional y en tu comunidad en general. Mejora tu capacidad de comunicarte con generosidad, guiado por las Escrituras y la tradición episcopal.
Deliberative Learning Communities
(videos en inglés y español)
Formation 