2024 BOUNDARY TRAINING FOR CLERGY

Boundary Awareness Training is required of all Commissioned and Ordained pastors. Each pastor is required to complete eight (8) hours of Boundary Awareness Training every five years.

We are offering Clergy Boundary Training that will assist you in applying valuable resources to your ministry context. You get to choose your own learning adventure! Registered clergy will choose among video seminars, literature, and other resources to craft a (small) final project which will be presented during the Zoom portion of the training.

Registration will close one month before the Boundary Training date. You will receive an email with instructions for the training once registration closes.

2025 BOUNDARY TRAINING DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS FALL

All training sessions will take place online via Zoom and Google Classroom.

Please contact Michel Johnson at mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.

ALTERNATIVE BOUNDARY TRAINING OPTIONS

Lewis Online Learning offers a Boundary Training course at lewisonlinelearning.org.
In order to meet the 8 hour requirement, complete “Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age” and submit a one page reflection to mjohnson@docpswr.org.

The Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia offers Healthy Boundaries workshops for ordained and commissioned Disciples ministers and those preparing for the ministry. Materials and content used are provided by FaithTrust Institute and are widely used by denominations and faith organizations across the U.S. Workshops are led by experienced leaders, ordained in the Christian Church (DOC) and certified by FaithTrust Institute. These virtual workshops are open to Disciples across the U.S. and Canada.

2024 anti-racism education FOR CLERGY

At our 2018 Regional Assembly in Fullerton, CA, the Assembly approved resolution 2018-1 Anti-Racism Clergy Training. This calls for Pastors/Clergy to take the Anti-Racism Training as a requirement to maintain Standing within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific Southwest Region. This training will cover Disciples understanding of racism, power analysis and next steps for the future.

This requirement went into effect beginning in 2020. However, those who completed Anti-Racism Training in 2018 and 2019 will be counted. This training must be renewed every 5 years.

introduction:
First Steps Towards Pro-Reconciliation
An Anti-Racism education event

June 7, 2025 10 am - 4 pm PT (In Person/Fullerton)

This six hour hybrid education is specifically for clergy and seminarians taking the Anti-Racism Education for the first time in the Pacific Southwest Region. Clergy renewing their Anti-Racism Education requirements are asked to sign up for the Renewal Anti-Racism Education below.

Clergy who need CEUs or laity are welcome to sign up for this event.

Please contact Michel Johnson at the Regional Office mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.

renewal ANTI-RACISM education:

April 5, 2025 10 am - 4 pm PT (Online)
November 1, 2025 10 am - 4 pm PT (In Person/Fullerton)

Renewal education is for clergy who have taken the Introduction or Level 1 training in the Pacific Southwest Region and need to renew their Anti-Racism education requirements as established by the Committee on Ministry. Core Trainers from the Reconciliation Ministry, Disciples National Reconciliation office will provide both training and coaching for the social-historical analysis of racism.