The Chapel & Congregational Flourishing Center at American Baptist College
The Chapel & Congregational Flourishing Center at American Baptist College
The Chapel and Congregational Flourishing Center at American Baptist College, in partnership with the Lilly Endowment, is proud to announce a dynamic series of free virtual college-level courses designed to support clergy, ministry leaders, congregational teams, and faith-based practitioners. These sessions will explore digital ministry, leadership development, trauma-informed care, technology in worship, and spiritual resilience in today’s evolving world.
The fall lineup features leading clergy, scholars, and practitioners who bring deep expertise and practical guidance for churches navigating growth, transformation, and community care in the modern age.
Course Schedule & Facilitators
Digital Ministry for Meaning & Mission: 3D Lab to Discover, Digitize, and Disciple
Rev. Krys McDonald
November 13–14, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET and November 15, 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
Learning and Understanding the Importance of Having the Correct Tools to Stream Your Service and the Challenges for Your Paid and Volunteer Staff
Mr. Varnell Green
November 18 & November 20, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Rewired for Purpose: Faith, Family, and Leadership in the AI Era
Dr. Bianca Canley Mays
November 24, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Cultivating Collective Conscience in the Church
Ms. Lydia Schumake
December 1, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
SWOT Analysis and SMART Goals
Dr. Tiffany Davenport
December 2, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Mind Traps and Polarities: How Conflict Keeps Us Trapped
Dr. Lisa Withrow
December 4, 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Ego to Eco Leadership & Trauma Healing Practices
Dr. Barbara Wilson
December 9, 11, 13 – 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET and November 15, 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
Holidaze: Being Present During Times of Grief and Dying
Dr. Sonia Rice
December 16 & December 18, 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Healing Through Screens: Compassionate Care in Every Home with Telehealth
Dr. Dorsha James and Judge Rachel Bell
December 17, 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
These virtual courses are free of charge and made possible through the generous funding partnership of the Lilly Endowment. Sessions are open to clergy, lay leaders, seminarians, ministry practitioners, and anyone committed to the flourishing of their congregation or faith-centered organization.
Participants may attend individual sessions or complete the full series. Click here to register.