The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission of Graceland University offers Ministry and Priesthood online classes. The cost of each course is $25, unless specified below. All students progress together one week at a time. The class opens on Monday each week and all readings, discussions, and assignments are due on Sunday by 2 p.m. (CST). You can choose your own schedule to complete your work each week. The class facilitator will grade your work each Sunday. Certification is awarded for completion of three classes. Please find out more details and register using the buttons below.
The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission is a collaborative partnership with Graceland University, Community of Christ, and others housed and hosted in Graceland University’s Community of Christ Seminary.
Free, Short Courses on Theology
The Center for Innovation in Mission and Ministry will offer "CIMM Sessions" live Zoom events on theology, culture, and items of interest to Community of Christ in "bite-sized" sessions under an hour. These free, live sessions will be offered on Zoom. Join us on Wednesdays at 8:00pm Eastern, 7:00pm Central, 6:00pm Mountain, and 5:00pm Pacific time.
Upcoming Sessions October 7 - Year B and Advent Materials - Tyler Marz October 14 - Israel/Palestine pt 1 - What are the causes of the conflict? - Andrew Bolton with Steve Kellogg, Destiny Magnet, and Steve Glazer October 21 - "It's never as simple as we think" - Brittany Mangelson October 28 - WCR 1324, Resolution on Baptism and Membership - President Stassi Cramm November 4 - The Nauvoo Expositor Begat the Reorganization - Tony Chvala-Smith November 11 - Community of Christ Priesthood - President Janné Grover November 18 - Nomads for Peace - Andrea and Mark Johnson November 25 - Off (USA Thanksgiving) December 2 - Community of Christ Bylaws - President Stassi Cramm December 9 - Israel/Palestine pt 2 - How can peace with justice be achieved with dignity for all in the Holy Land? - Andrew Bolton with panel December 16 - Liberation Theology and Collective Salvation in Community of Christ - Michael Wright
The effectiveness of our extensive camping activities is very dependent on the quality and experience of the leaders. Not only do camp staff need skills in developing programs and working together in teams, but in recent years the proliferation of government regulations and insurance requirements mean that we must rely on knowledgeable leaders to ensure that the church is not inappropriately exposed to financial or legal risks.
We require ALL of our Children and Youth Workers to be certified. Please contact Melissa Freer at [email protected] to learn more about this certification.
The CEM Camping Commission, comprised of dedicated leaders from the various camping communities, runs a yearly retreat for camp directors and has prepared the following Director's Handbook.
