Ministry contexts are complex and changing. There are many ministers who are creatively combining several roles within a complex vocational calling that includes ministry beyond the congregational setting or vocations other than pastoral ministry. These combinations are more complex, but also can be very fulfilling. The Canadian Multivocational Ministry Project conducted research with multivocational ministers in a congregational setting for at least one of their roles and we are happy to share the research findings to provide insight into how people are thriving in multivocational ministry in Canada.

This 6-session online learning series will be engaging with the research findings of the Canadian Multivocational Ministry Project in practical ways. The goal will be to equip people to thrive in their context and calling to minister multivocationally.

Who is this course for?

This learning opportunity is designed for those who are currently in multivocational ministry, to reflect on ways they can thrive in their current context. In addition, students expecting to be working in a multivocational reality are welcome to reflect on how they balance their studies with the ministry they find themselves in already. Catalysts and support staff for Multivocational ministers are also invited to attend to attune themselves to the realities facing those they mentor and support.

Cost: $300

Please let us know if financials are a barrier, we want to make this learning possible for you. 

Attention Free Methodists, Scholarships are available through the Lorne Park Foundation Mainse Fund for the full cost of the course, contact amy@newleafnetwork.ca for more details.

What is included:

Six modules of online engagement. Engage this material at your own pace on your own schedule.

Module 1 - What is the Candian Multivocational Ministry Project?

Module 2 - Calling to Multivocational Ministry

Module 3 - Collaborative Leadership and the Distributed Church

Module 4 - Support Systems

Module 5 - Sustainable Ministry

Module 6 - Ministry Wellness

A chance to take the Wellness Project surveys and receive your personalized report. The cost of this reporting is included in the registration fee of the Tool Kit.

Peer connection with other Multivocational Ministers who have engaged with this course. As we build a community of multivocational ministers seeking support, we will match you with other ministers so you can connect and support each other. You are not alone in choose a unique ministry life!

We will begin rolling out the six sessions on October 1, 2021. Join us as each session rolls out one week at a time, or wait and binge it all.