Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Val Hiebert and Jaymie Friesen in their one week intensive course at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, MB.

Power, Ethics, Abuse, and Church Leadership will examine the nature, function and ethics of pastoral influence, explore healing-centered practices of responding to abuse situations, and the importance of an honest and healthy understanding of the “self” when in a position of authority.

This course can be taken for credit in the Biblical Theological Studies department (dual track – graduate or upper level credit) or audited (for professional development or interest) for practicing pastors and church/para-church leaders. The format will be a combination of discussions, lectures and applied exercises.

Course Description

BTS-5310G Power, Ethics, Abuse, and Church Leadership:(3.0 credit hours) This course will examine the nature, function, ethics, and processes of pastoral influence. We will explore healthy pastoral relationships and stewardship of power, and the responsibility to both prevent and respond to transgressions of power. We will also explore healing centered practices when responding to domestic violence or sexual harm situations experienced by congregants. We will consider a variety of theological perspectives and how they can and have shaped the challenges of abuse response and prevention. Throughout the course, we will focus on the importance of an honest and healthy understanding of the “self” when in a position of authority.

Click here: for instructor bios, course syllabus, and registration details