Welcome to Faith+Lead’s Courses

Theological learning on your schedule. Deepen your faith and ministry skills where you are, when you can.

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Ministry Leadership

Leading Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Instructor: Stephanie Luedtke
This on-demand course equips lay leaders with foundational mindsets for youth faith formation, connecting theology and practice to nurture meaningful, lasting faith.

Mission & Evangelism

Christian Witness in Smaller Membership Congregations

Instructor: Jon Anderson
This on-demand course explores practical, natural methods for sharing your faith, tailored to the context of smaller membership congregations.
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Ministry Leadership

Emotional Intelligence for Ministry

Instructor: The Rev. Jeff Challberg
Build emotional intelligence for ministry with skills in managing emotions, leading with clarity and empathy, and church conflict resolution.
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Ministry Leadership

Lutheran Principles for Ministry

Instructor: Mark Tranvik
A training for church leaders and those in interim ministry, exploring the basics of Lutheranism and Lutheran theology through the Book of Concord.

Spiritual Practices

Overflow: Loving God With Our Spirit

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason
Dive into discipleship training around Christian worship and spirituality, learning to love and connect with God through prayer and worship.
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Ministry Leadership

Real Faith in an AI World: Rethinking Digital Ministry

Instructor: Ryan Panzer
Explore practical models of digital ministry with this on-demand course, covering ethical AI use and other tools for adaptive church leadership in a changing world.
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Ministry Leadership

Discerning: Exploring God’s Call to Ministry

Instructor: Dr. Terri Elton
This Christian leadership training will help you discern the vocation God has placed on your life—and respond with courage and faith.
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Spiritual Practices

Overflow: Loving God with our Mind

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason
Learn how to read the Bible deeply, pay attention to how God speaks through Scripture, and lovingly apply God’s Word in the world.
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Ministry Leadership

God and Mental Health Challenges

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Hollie Holt-Woehl
An online course equipping church leaders and volunteers caring for those with mental health challenges.
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Theology & History

Walking the Narrow Road: Milestones in Church History

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski
This engaging church history course covers the basics: early Christianity, the Nicene Creed, the Reformation, historical practices of monasticism and missionary work, and more.
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Faith & Contemporary Issues

Positions: Thinking Theologically About Politics

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza
This on-demand course provides a powerful theological lens and faith-based solutions to political polarization in America.
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Bible

Genesis to Revelation: A Bible Overview

Instructor: Dr. Kristofer Phan Coffman
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Faith & Contemporary Issues

PopGods: Thinking Theologically about Pop Culture

Instructor: Tripp Fuller
How do religion and pop culture intersect—and how can we use insights from popular stories to understand better what our neighbors need?
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Justice & Service

A More Excellent Way: The Gospel in an Age of Division

Instructor: Dr. Joy Moore
Foster an inclusive community with practical strategies for engaging issues like race, justice, and polarization with grace and scriptural wisdom.
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Mission & Evangelism

Missio Dei: La Iglesia Enviada

Instructor: Edwin Ortiz-Rivera
Este curso digital prepara a los líderes de fe e iglesias para abrazar activamente y desarrollar una actitud y un enfoque más missional.