Clergy wellbeing - the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual components of an individual - are essential to the health and vitality of our congregations. Focusing on clergy wellbeing reduces the likelihood of boundary violations and misconduct. The challenges of today’s modern pastoral environment necessitate a departure from the “thou shalt not” traditional approach to ethics training for clergy. Our Wellbeing Model leverages modern research and learning methods to improve outcomes with ethical challenges as well as emphasize clergy health.

Clergy Ethics

The wellbeing model

Lindsay Geist Clergy Ethics - Foundations

Lindsay Geist Clergy Ethics - Foundations

$49

Lindsay has spent her career empowering individuals, walking with them on their journeys, and sharing about the importance of soul care — especially for those caring for others.

As a Deacon in Full Connection in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lindsay’s clinical and pastoral experience create a relevant and engaging perspective on Clergy Ethics.

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Clergy Ethics - Basic
$49 Per User

This online only course is an introduction to the Wellbeing Model of Ethics Training for United Methodist Clergy. Participants will be educated in best practices for common challenges they face in the unique role they serve all rooted in self care and wellbeing. Research shows that we are more likely to experience challenges and violate our ethical boundaries when we ourselves are not doing well. This training both meets the quadrennial requirements for ethics training for United Methodist Clergy, but implements modern self care and mental health training elements to address each situation.

Training Topics Include:

Boundaries

Technology and Social Media

Power & Vulnerability

Boundary Crossings vs. Violations

Power Differentials & Transference

Pornography & the Internet

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