Priesthood and Ministry Training

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.
March 3 – April 27, 2025
  •     CIMM0300 – Introduction to Priesthood Ministry – Instructor: (TBA)
  •     CIMM0306 – Ministry of the Seventy – Instructor: Bethany Lloyd
  •     CIMM0303 – Ministry of the Teacher – Instructor: (TBA)
  •     CIMM0309 – Ministry of the Bishop – Instructor: Carla Long

May 5 - June 29, 2025
  • CIMM0400 - Introduction to Scripture - Instructor: Dave Schaal
  • CIMM0450 - Children and Youth Worker Core Training

June 30 - August 24, 2025
  • CIMM0307 - Ministry of the Hight Priest - Instructor: Jenn Killpack
  • CIMM0308 - Ministry of the Evangelist - Instructor: Kris Judd
  • CYW Core Training Con't
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 Mini Sessions

Preaching Series
February 19 – Loss and Light – Barbara Walden
February 26 – Finding Your Voice – David Lloyd

Adult Reunion Class Series – Hope Is Here
March 12 – Story of Hope – Stassi Cramm
March 19 – Breathe in Hope – Katie Harmon-McLaughlin
March 26 – Turn Toward Hope: Crossing Identity Boundaries – Zac Harmon-McLaughlin
April 2 – Spirit of Hope: Conflict Transformation – Debbie Bayless
April 9 – Onward in Hope: Celebrate Community – Janne Grover

Preaching Series (continued)
April 16 – Quick-egesis: A Quick Exegetical Process for Worship and Preaching, Part 1 – Tony & Charmaine Chvala-Smith
April 23 – Quick-egesis: A Quick Exegetical Process for Worship and Preaching, Part 2 – Tony & Charmaine Chvala-Smith

​Camping Program Leadership Training

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.

Camp Director's Complete Handbook

Camp Director's Handbook Sections

Resources Centre

Worship Resources
Recorded music and sermons to use in worship. Guidelines and tips for online and hybrid events. Other useful content to enhance the worship experience. LEARN MORE
Congregational Resources
Useful resources and forms for pastors, congregational financial officers (CFO), and congregational recorders. LEARN MORE
Forms
Camp and retreat registration templates. Registered Youth Worker Application Form. Pre-authorized transfers. Other useful forms. LEARN MORE
Posters and Media
The mission initiatives, the enduring principles, the sacraments, and more. Download images for the web and high resolution files for printing. LEARN MORE
Online Lectures
The mission initiatives, the enduring principles, the sacraments, and more. Download images for the web and high resolution files for printing. LEARN MORE
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