Mandatory Boundary Training for Rostered Leaders: Complete by October 8
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
As part of our baptismal commitment to live in right relationship with God and neighbor, all rostered leaders in the ELCA are required to complete boundary awareness training every three years. This training ensures that our ministry is carried out with integrity, care, and safety for all. Read Bishop Hutterer's full invitation and letter here.
For 2025, the Grand Canyon Synod has partnered with Faith+Lead at Luther Seminary to provide the course Boundaries for Christian Leadership in an online format. As the first test market for this material, our leaders can take the course at a reduced cost of $29 when using the coupon code GCSBOUND25 at checkout.
Key Details
Deadline to complete course: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Certificate due to Synod Office: Monday, October 13, 2025 (email to office@gcsynod.org)
Cost: $29 with coupon code GCSBOUND25
Registration link: Faith+Lead Boundaries Course
Support: Email support@faithlead.org if you encounter login or course issues
In addition to completing the online course, leaders must also register for and attend a Zoom review session with Pr. Jacqui Pagel. Each session lasts 45 minutes and is limited to 30 participants.
Zoom Review Sessions
Tuesday, September 16
9:30 a.m. — Register here
11:00 a.m. — Register here
Wednesday, September 17
2:00 p.m. — Register here
3:00 p.m. — Register here
Tuesday, September 23
2:00 p.m. — Register here
3:00 p.m. — Register here
Wednesday, September 24
9:30 a.m. — Register here
11:00 a.m. — Register here
Tuesday, October 7
9:30 a.m. — Register here
11:00 a.m. — Register here
Wednesday, October 8
2:00 p.m. — Register here
3:00 p.m. — Register here
If the cost presents a financial hardship, scholarships are available by contacting Pr. Jacqui Pagel at the synod office.
This training qualifies as Continuing Education and reflects our willingness as pastors and deacons to remain vigilant in best practices that protect both leaders and those we are called to serve. Additional classes are also open for congregational leaders who wish to participate.
Together, let us continue to make the well-being of the church a priority. We are church together—better together—for the sake of the gospel.
Read Bishop Hutterer’s full letter here »
