Faith+Lead November Roundup: Advent Resources, Winter Courses, and Leadership Training
Faith+Lead’s November 2026 newsletter highlights upcoming Advent resources, winter learning opportunities, and practical training for rostered ministers and lay leaders. From community-based ministry to leadership in challenging times, these offerings support faithful service and congregational vitality.
Highlights from this month's roundup include:
Advent Reset (November 30–December 4): A free, weeklong opportunity to step away from holiday busyness and reconnect with God.
Leadership in Difficult Times (Begins January 11): A four-month guided certificate cohort offering coaching, peer support, and practical tools for navigating division and strengthening communities.
School for Lay Ministry (Begins January 23): Winter registration is open for this learning community supporting lay leaders in exploring their calling and developing ministry skills.
Developing New Christian Communities: A new $75 certificate program exploring creative ways to share God's love and build relationships beyond traditional congregational settings.
Listening and Serving: Community-Based Ministry: An on-demand course focused on building belonging, addressing injustice, and serving neighbors with purpose.
Free Resources for Advent and Beyond
The newsletter also introduces Luther Seminary's God Pause Advent Devotional Podcast, featuring daily Scripture readings and reflections from November 29 through December 25. Additional resources include The Bible in a Yearpodcast and preaching resources from Working Preacher, celebrating its 19th anniversary.
These opportunities invite leaders and congregations throughout the Grand Canyon Synod to deepen their faith, strengthen their ministries, and discover new ways to serve their neighbors.
Read the full Faith+Lead November newsletter for course details, registration information, and links to these resources.
