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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Exploring the Great Theological Themes

Instructor: Guillermo C. Hansen
Exploring the Great Theological Themes offers a basic introduction to theology from a Lutheran perspective, exploring its main categories and how they apply to a Christian’s daily life.
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Ministry Leadership

You’re on the Church Council: Now What?

Instructor: Sara Cutter
Designed specifically for church council members, this course provides a theological and practical foundation for your vital leadership role.
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Stewardship & Sustainability

Beyond the Tithe: Faith and Money Practices

Instructor: Grace Duddy Pomroy
Explore money and the Bible through a Spirit-led course that nurtures faith-rooted financial practices and intentional stewardship.
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Ministry Leadership

Special Occasion Preaching

Instructor: Adam P. White
Special occasion preaching made practical—craft sermons of grace and care for weddings, funerals, and more.
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Free

Ministry Leadership

What is the Mixed Ecology?

Instructor: Dwight Zscheile
Learn what we mean when we talk about a “mixed ecology” of church—and how it can renew your approach to ministry and leadership today.
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Faith & Contemporary Issues

God and Chronic Illness

Instructor: Ridgeway Addison
An on-demand course to help you support those navigating a chronic illness diagnosis like Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s, or diabetes.
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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: Leah 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: 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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Free

Ministry Leadership

Discerning: Exploring God’s Call to Ministry

Instructor: 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: 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: Hollie Holt-Woehl
An online course equipping church leaders and volunteers caring for those with mental health challenges.