New Courses, Resources, and a Year-End Sale: December Faith+Lead Roundup
Faith+Lead has released its December 2025 Monthly Roundup, highlighting new courses, Spanish-language offerings, training opportunities for lay leaders, free digital resources, and a preview of an upcoming year-end flash sale. You can read the full newsletter here.
As ministry continues to evolve across the church, Faith+Lead provides flexible, accessible formation for clergy, lay leaders, volunteers, and congregations—supporting all of us as we take our “next faithful step.” Below are the key highlights.
Featured On-Demand Courses
• Family Systems: Tools for Ministry
Led by Rev. Dr. Jules Erickson, this course explores how systems shape behavior in congregations and families. It provides concrete tools for cultivating healthy communication and community life.
• Explorando los Grandes Temas Teológicos (En Español)
Faith+Lead’s third Spanish-language course, taught by Dr. Guillermo Hansen, offers clear, accessible teaching on core theological themes—ideal for multilingual congregations and leaders seeking deeper formation.
• Boundaries for Christian Leaders
Over 100 leaders have already completed this course. It covers boundaries across personal, interpersonal, financial, digital, and ministry spaces—offering guidance for sustaining integrity and healthy leadership.
Pathways for Growth & Special Offers
• Coming Soon: Year-End Flash Sale
Later this month, Faith+Lead will offer discounted pricing on all Academy courses and annual memberships. This is an excellent opportunity for congregations, councils, and leadership teams planning 2026 training.
• Updated Certificate Catalog
Faith+Lead Certificates offer focused, ministry-ready training in a fully online format, allowing learners to build confidence and develop new skills at their own pace.
• Starting in January: The School for Lay Ministry
As more congregations move toward shared or lay-led models, this 12-month online program provides theological grounding and practical skills for emerging leaders. Participants will learn alongside peers, mentors, and instructors as they discern and deepen their call.
Free Resources Available Now
• New Ebook: Pivot From Fixing to Listening
This free download explores how congregations can shift from problem-solving to Spirit-led discernment amid declining attendance or engagement. Essays include contributions from Kara Root, Joey Goodall, Cat Moore, Terri Elton, and Dwight Zscheile.
• New Podcast: The Bible in a Year
Launching January 2026, this new “Enter the Bible” series will walk through every book of Scripture in 52 episodes. A preview is available now at enterthebible.org/bibleinayear.
• Working Preacher Monthly Newsletters
Preachers using the Revised Common Lectionary or Narrative Lectionary can subscribe for monthly commentary, podcasts, blog posts, and encouragement at:
RCL: workingpreacher.org/subscribe
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