The Lewis Center’s Keeping Our Sacred Trust series of online courses addresses ethical boundaries in ministry. They are designed help clergy avoid potential misconduct or ethical violations.
The series currently includes two courses:
Keeping our Sacred Trust courses are presented on a password-protected, custom-designed online learning platform. Once you enroll, you will be notified as to your username and can establish your own password. You can log in and out of the course at your own convenience. The online learning format allows users to:
The cost for an individual to enroll in a Keeping Our Sacred Trust course is $49. Upon successful completion of each course, the Lewis Center will issue you .5 CEUs. Certificates of completion are sent to course participants by email.
Keeping Our Sacred Trust courses are open to clergy of any denomination and non-denominational pastors. Individuals can register on their own. Or, the Lewis Center can work with denominations, judicatory leaders, educators, or others to set up group enrollment. To discuss setting up enrollment for a group, contact the Lewis Center for Church Leadership by phone (202-664-5701) or by email at lewiscenter@wesleyseminary.edu.