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 online course offered by the Office of Formation is a discernment for those called to Eucharistic Ministry and a life of ministry as well as a practice of formation around a deeper understanding of the Eucharist. It is also an invitation into living a Eucharistic way of life, an exploration of Eucharistic Ministry, and an entry point into what it means to be a Licensed Minister.
For formation for all other licenses, please visit the Iona School for Ministry website.
¡Emprenda un camino transformador para convertirse en Ministro Laico Eucarístico Licenciado y/o Visitador Laico Eucarístico en la Diócesis Episcopal de Texas! Este curso en línea, ofrecido por la Oficina de Formación, es una oportunidad para discernir el llamado al Ministerio Eucarístico y a una vida de servicio ministerial, así como un espacio de formación que invita a profundizar en la comprensión de la Eucaristía. También es una invitación a vivir una espiritualidad centrada en la Eucaristía, a explorar el Ministerio Eucarístico y a descubrir lo que significa ejercer un ministerio laico con licencia.
Para recibir formación para las demás licencias, visite el sitio web de la Escuela de Ministerio Iona (Iona School for Ministry).
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 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.
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. This online formation is especially designed for smaller congregations. It is a formational opportunity to learn the art of delivering a sermon well, and it focuses on the Act of Proclamation within the sacred space of Worship. Upon completion of this micro-course, you will receive a micro-certification affirming your formation for the “Proclamation of the Word.”
Please note that as we form leaders to deliver approved sermons, we also want to acknowledge an important truth: the preaching resources historically available in our Church have not always reflected the full diversity of the Body of Christ, and we do seek (to the best of our ability) to address this issue in our online formation.
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)
