Practical courses for pastors and church leaders
Practical tools for purposeful ministry.
Plan church projects with confidence, support your teams, and learn how to improve your work. FIFE is developing two practical courses for pastors, elders, ministry leaders and church teams.
- Two practical courses
- On campus at Friedensau or online
- Register interest first – no payment
Bring a real ministry challenge and develop a practical way forward.
Courses are planned on the campus of Friedensau Adventist University and online. Register interest in either or both courses. Dates, fees, teaching languages and further details will be provided before you make a binding booking.
How it works
- Register your interest in one or both courses.
- Receive dates, fees, teaching languages and further details.
- Decide whether to make a binding booking.
Who the courses are for
Pastors, elders, volunteer leaders and teams responsible for congregational projects. Conference, union and departmental leaders can also use the courses to support staff development. Individuals and teams of employed and volunteer leaders are welcome.
- Pastors
- Elders
- Volunteer leaders
- Teams responsible for congregational projects
- Conference, union and departmental leaders
The courses
Two separate offers. Register interest in either or both.
Course 1
Project Planning and Management
From ministry idea to a workable plan
A worthwhile idea needs clear goals and a realistic route to delivery. This course will help you organise tasks, involve volunteers, allocate resources and follow through.
What you will work on
- Defining your goals and intended audience
- Assigning responsibilities
- Planning time and resources
- Identifying milestones and risks
Proposed practical output
A plan for a real ministry initiative, including objectives, responsibilities, resources and milestones.
Course 2
Evaluation and Monitoring
Understand what is working—and improve your ministry
What is already working? Where do people or programmes need more support? This course will help you gather useful feedback, review progress and make better decisions about programmes and projects.
What you will work on
- Asking useful questions
- Selecting appropriate evidence
- Reviewing experiences and feedback
- Turning findings into practical improvements
Proposed practical output
A simple monitoring and evaluation plan with learning questions, appropriate evidence and next steps. Evaluation supports learning and responsible stewardship of people, time and resources.
Campus or online
On campus
Learn and work together at Friedensau Adventist University. Allow for travel and, where needed, accommodation. The booking information will explain which services are included in the course fee.
Online
Participate without travelling. Session times, time zone, technology, interaction and attendance requirements will be provided before booking. Each offer will specify its teaching language and delivery format.
Why FIFE
Evidence, learning and practical improvement.
The Friedensau Institute for Evaluation brings together evaluation, research and training. FIFE works on assessing and improving projects, programmes and organisations. Its approach emphasises evidence, learning and practical improvement. This perspective informs the planned courses.
Making participation possible
Help with course fees
Interested in attending but need help with course fees?
Let us know. FIFE can provide course information for a conversation with your congregation, conference or organisation.
An enquiry is not a funding commitment. Financial support depends on a separate agreement.
Sponsoring a person or group
Would you like to support an individual or group?
Discuss suitable courses and formats with FIFE. We can prepare an offer for your internal consideration. A dedicated group may be possible by agreement and within teaching capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Contact: info@fife.institute
Can I attend just one course?
Yes. The courses are planned as separate offers. You can register interest in either or both.
Do I need to have a project already?
A real task or idea from your work will make the course particularly useful. Let us know in your enquiry if you do not yet have an example.
When are the courses and what do they cost?
Dates, duration, teaching languages and fees will be published before booking opens. Register your interest so we can contact you about your selected offer.
Does registering interest count as booking?
No. It creates no payment obligation. Binding booking takes place only after course details and booking terms are available.
Is there a recognised award or certificate?
Information about participation certificates, any accreditation and associated requirements will be published for each offer before booking.
How do I pay?
After your participation is agreed, you will receive payment instructions. Payments use Friedensau Adventist University’s approved payment routes. Please pay only when you have a specific offer or invoice.
Send an enquiry
Register your interest, ask about help with course fees, or discuss sponsoring a person or group. You do not need an account, and nothing is booked or paid at this stage.
What happens next
- Register your interest in one or both courses.
- Receive dates, fees, teaching languages and further details.
- Decide whether to make a binding booking.
Talk to us about your next ministry initiative.
Contact: info@fife.institute