Nueva sesión de curso del Centro Hispano de Formación Ministerial / New Course Session from the Center for Hispanic Formation Ministries

New Course Session from the Center for Hispanic Formation Ministries

The CHFM will offer 3 courses in the September-November session: Introduction to Priesthood Ministry, Ministry of the Deacon, and Ministry of the Priest.  These Temple School courses are taught online in Spanish by Latin American priesthood members.  The courses begin on September 12, 2025, and run approximately 10 weeks.  Courses are asynchronous. Most course work is completed independently, but synchronous sessions via Zoom are also offered to support students.  

Registration deadline is September 5, 2025.  

Register at the CHFM website   https://cofchrist.lat/services/

The following are direct links to registration forms for each course.

Introduction to Priesthood Ministry    https://forms.gle/YGCJj4kDafET4TXe8

Ministry of the Deacon                           https://forms.gle/L7snYWn2FRfsNGLf7

Ministry of the Priest                              https://forms.gle/zMUVfazBvPbZ8i4i8

For assistance, contact coordinator Judith Santos at chdeformacionministerial@gmail.com

Nueva sesión de curso del Centro Hispano de Formación Ministerial

El CHFM ofrecerá 3 cursos en la sesión de septiembre - noviembre: Introducción al Ministerio del Sacerdocio, El Ministerio del Diácono y El Ministerio del Sacerdote. Estos cursos de la Escuela del Templo son impartidos en línea en español por miembros del sacerdocio latinoamericano.  Los cursos comienzan el 12 de septiembre de 2025 y tienen una duración aproximada de 10 semanas. Los cursos son asincrónicos. La mayor parte del trabajo del curso se completa de forma independiente, pero también se ofrecen sesiones sincrónicas a través de Zoom para apoyar a los estudiantes. 

La fecha límite de inscripción es el 5 de septiembre de 2025. 

Regístrese en el sitio web de CHFM     https://cofchrist.lat/services/

Los siguientes son enlaces directos a los formularios de inscripción para cada curso.

Introducción al Ministerio del Sacerdocio        https://forms.gle/YGCJj4kDafET4TXe8

El Ministerio del Diácono                                     https://forms.gle/L7snYWn2FRfsNGLf7

El Ministerio del Sacerdote                                  https://forms.gle/zMUVfazBvPbZ8i4i8

Para asistencia, comuníquese con la coordinadora Judith Santos en chdeformacionministerial@gmail.com

Register Today for CIMM's Christian Ministries Certificate Program

The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) launched the "Christian Ministries Certificate" a little over two years ago as a learning opportunity following the MEADS program at headquarters. Through the Community of Christ Seminary, students are provided a mid-point of education between the Ministry and Priesthood courses and the Seminary master's programs.

The Christian Ministries Certificate provides seminary-vetted instructors in a community of learners online covering the following topics:

• Introduction to Christian Theology

• Peace and Justice

• Spiritual Formation

• New Testament

• Hebrew Scriptures

• Contextual Theology and Contemporary Culture

• Ministries of the Church

• Missional Leadership

• Community of Christ Theology

• Practical Ministry

• World Religions

• ...and more to come

Completion of any 10 classes awards the certificate, which can be presented at a Mission Center conference. Students take one course per 8-week period on their own weekly schedule. Summers are off for the camping season. If a student misses a class, they can choose to take another later on.

We encourage you to consider ministers in your area and proactivly approach individuals who may not only benefit their personal ministry, but bring expanded understanding to your mission center leadership. Some mission centers have chosen to subsidise the $100 fee of the classes for some ministers.

Students who wish to enroll should do so by starting with any upcoming Christian Ministries class. We are starting our second round of these courses August 25 with Dr. David Anderson teaching the "Christian Theology" class.

Visit our website, www.graceland.edu/cimm for more information on the Christian Ministries Certificate and registration. Please let me know if you have any questions about this ministerial leadership program, or any other CIMM learning opportunity.

August - December 2025 CIMM Course Offerings

The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) announces the Ministry and Priesthood classes for the Fall 2025:

August 25-October 19, 2025

• CIMM0300 - Introduction to Priesthood Ministry - $25 

• CIMM0304 - Ministry of the Priest - $25

• CIMM0305 - Ministry of the Elder - $25

• CIMM1100 - (Christian Ministries Certificate) Introduction to Christian Theology - Dr. Dave Anderson - $100

• October 20 - December 14, 2025

• CIMM0400 - Introduction to Scripture - Dan Nowiski - $25

• CIMM0302 - Ministry of the Deacon - $25

• CIMM0450 - Children and Youth Worker Core Training - $25

• CIMM1400 - (Christian Ministries Certificate) Peace and Justice - Dr. Nancy Ross = $100

Students can register by visiting our website at www.graceland.edu/cimm.

2025/2026 Scholarship Recipients Announced

It is with great pleasure that the Scholarship Committee announces the 2025/2026 scholarship recipients. Please join us in congratulating the following students:

• Claire Mussell – Canoga Park Congregation

• Kevin Slack – Escondido Congregation

• Anna Sweeting – Canoga Park Congregation

• Katrina Casillas – Victor Valley Congregation

• Jaslyn Holloway – Friend of Community of Christ

• Audrey Troop – Chula Vista Congregation

May their educational pursuits be blessed!