Discernment Facilitator Training Certificate — CIMM program begins Aug 2026

Community of Christ Formation Ministries and the Community of Christ Institute for Ministry (CIMM) are offering a new two-year Discernment Facilitator Training Certificate beginning in August 2026.

​Designed for experienced ministers, this online program prepares participants to accompany congregations, leadership groups, and communities as they seek direction, explore important questions, and deepen practices of communal discernment. Participants will learn models and processes for facilitating discernment and supporting communities as they listen for God's guidance and identify faithful next steps.

The program combines online learning with practical application. During the first year, participants will attend a four-hour Zoom session every two months and complete online coursework between sessions, including readings, discussions, and assignments. In the second year, participants will take part in a peer-supervised practicum, applying what they have learned while accompanying a community through a discernment process. Mentor support will be available throughout the practicum as needed.

The certificate program runs from August 2026 through April 2028 and is offered entirely online. Participants may register for individual courses at $50 USD per class or for the full certificate program at $350 USD. A total of seven Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available upon completion.

For more information and to register