Foundations
Build theological, biblical, spiritual, and vocational foundations for faithful ministry.
MVP Training & Formation
Grow the people who lead and serve.
Explore current, approved offerings for Commissioned Ruling Elder formation, required learning, spiritual formation, and practical ministry.
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PRAC 205 · Formation course
Christian Presence: Prayer, Visitation, and Spiritual Care
Presence now belongs in the Formation curriculum—not as a separate website tool. This practicum prepares leaders to offer prayerful, attentive, theologically grounded care in times of vulnerability, transition, illness, grief, and spiritual questioning.
Find a PRAC 205 offeringCare with humility and integrity
The course emphasizes listening, appropriate use of Scripture and prayer, boundaries, referral, guided practice, and steady Christian hope in tender moments.
Private care concerns do not belong in this public catalog. Contact the MVP office directly when pastoral support is needed.
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One curriculum, several kinds of service.
Course offerings, dates, and public descriptions are maintained in Church Commons. MVP adds its local guidance and support.
Congregational practice
Develop practical capacity for worship, care, leadership, mission, and life with a congregation.
Ongoing leadership
Deepen sustainable, reflective practice for commissioned and continuing service.
Continuing the Journey
Formation for faithful change.
Help congregations attend to life with God, relationships, leadership, mission, stewardship, and the next faithful step. This connects naturally with the Annual Ministry Reflection without turning reflection into a score.
Designed for real church life
Short learning experiences, guided conversations, and tools can be used by a Session or ministry team.
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