Live more fully into your call to ministry
Are you a clergywoman who wants to
- show up in ministry in a way that is new to you,
- carve out a space for yourself in ministry that doesn’t yet exist,
- or meet a currently unmet ministry need,
but you're not sure how to start? Then this course is for you. Starting with naming your purpose as a person and as a pastor, Called to Create will take you through the tangible and intangible considerations in designing and building your new ministry venture.
About the instructor
Rev. Laura Stephens-Reed has served in ministry for twenty-three years. For the first twelve she served congregations in a variety of contexts and roles. For the past eleven years she has built her coaching practice, guiding and encouraging clergy and congregations through a range of transitions. In the process she has helped them make the most of opportunities and overcome challenges with faithfulness and curiosity so that they can live more fully into hope. You can learn more about the services Laura provides at her website.
Instruction
Walk through the scaffolding needed to create the initial structure for your ministry entrepreneur venture and to develop it further.
Personal stories
Hear how Laura developed her ministry entrepreneur venture, including what worked well and what she wished she'd known sooner.
Worksheets
Download worksheets with reflection prompts to help you discern your way forward with intentionality and attention to detail.
Curriculum
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