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Thriving in Ministry

Thriving in Ministry

An Initiative from Virginia Theological Seminary

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Peer Learning Communities

Our Peer Learning Communities

are intentional communities dedicated to

Exploring

a specific stage of ministry

Developing

leadership capacity

Offering

accountability

Sharing

the support of prayer

We believe peer learning sustains clergy through a community of accountability, support, and challenge.

Peer Learning Communities are designed to be a safe place to grow your spiritual, personal, and vocational practices so that you are equipped to Thrive in your ministry.  All Peer Learning Communities begin with a face to face gathering. Mentors and Peer Learners train together in the culture of Thriving in Ministry using the tools that help you make the most of the two-year learning experience.The next gathering is September 2020. 

Following training and launch, Peer Learning Communities meet via Zoom usually every four to six weeks for two hours. 

Thriving designs the learning process for 9 Peer Meetings in a program year with a total of 18 meetings over the two-year cohort. The Learning Community Mentors facilitate each Zoom video call; time together includes creating a sacred space for sharing your context of ministry, reflection among the peer group members on current practices and strategies, discussing learning goals, analyzing case studies, and learning from one another. The Mentors also facilitate the monthly one on one mentoring conversations with each participant.  The time commitment for a Thriving participant is three hours per month with the additional time you choose to dedicate to your own reflection, learning, and practicing new leadership approaches. 

Have more Questions?

We are always glad to speak with you about our learning needs.

Email Carol Pinkham Oak

Peer Learning Communities currently meeting for the

2018-2020 cohort

Church Planters – two groups

Clergy Couples – two groups

School Chaplains

Women Expanding Leadership

Peer Learning Communities forming for the

2020-2022 cohort

Clergy Couples – two groups

Church Planters

School Chaplains

Rectors with Parish Day Schools

Women Expanding Leadership towards Cathedral Dean

Women Expanding Leadership in more complex contexts

Women Expanding Leadership for New Cathedral Deans

Asiamerican Core Group for Andrews Mentors

Africa American Clergy

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