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Church Administration Course Series: Practical Training & Theological Grounding

Curriculum, Duke Divinity School, NC, 2026

Description

This online training course offered by Duke Divinity School helps congregational leaders, both clergy and volunteers, develop practical management skills. Participants will learn about theology and time management, strategic management for congregations, human resources stewardship, and congregational financial management. The training series draws upon management excellence in a theologically appropriate and congregationally contextual way.

Features

  • Self-paced, online, four course series
  • CEUs available
  • Certificate of Completion from Duke University available if completed within a specified timeframe
  • Free course preview available on Coursera

Practical Applications

  • Clergy can gain significant competencies in the practical matters of running a congregation by enrolling in this four course series.
  • Lay leaders can learn how to apply their management experience to a congregational setting as a result of participating in this four course series.
  • Complete this series as a leadership team to build shared understanding about management of your congregation to build effective collaboration for the future.

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