Introducing New and Improved Boundary Training Modules!

July 27, 2024 in Conference News

To All Authorized SWC Clergy:

You asked for it and your Conference and Committee on Ministry has delivered. We’d like to introduce you to our new BT modules, facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Diane Weible. Dr. Weible is a former UCC Conference Minister that left Conference Ministry to start her own business to support churches and ministers. Dr. Weible states, “I strive to offer organizations and individuals support to form new perspectives and reach to the future of their mission, vision and goals.” We are blessed to have Dr. Weible working with the SWC for the next 4 years of this BT cycle (2023-2027). She will bring a strong level of expertise along with relevant, updated and applicable awareness and education for our clergy in these ever-changing times of doing ministry.

Clergy are required to take 9 hours (three 3-hour modules) to complete their BT requirement for this cycle. Dr. Weible constructed the Modules based on the Ordained Minister’s Code.

Reminder: Upcoming Healthy Ministry Modules

September 04, 2021 in Conference News

Requirement for ALL clergy with Active Standing (both those who are EMPLOYED AND RETIRED). All four modules must be taken once between 2018 and the end of 2022. All four modules will be held one more time during the fall of 2022.

Upcoming Healthy Ministry Module Trainings

June 24, 2021 in Conference News

Registration is now open!

MODULE 1: Intro and Theology of Boundaries, Power & Vulnerability: Wednesday, September 8, 1-4 pm AZ / 2-5 pm NM & El Paso

MODULE 2: Interpersonal Relationships: Thursday, October 7, 1-4 pm AZ / 2-5pm NM-El Paso

MODULE 3: Work, Time, Resources: Tuesday, November 16, 1-4 pm

MODULE 4: Technology and Social Media: Wednesday, December 8, 1-4 pm

Learn more about each module and register HERE.

Alternate Module #1: Healthy Boundaries for Ministers Who Are Retired And Retiring

May 08, 2021 in Conference News

We’ll kick off our Southwest Conference Healthy Ministry Modules for 2021 on July 7 with our Alternate Module #1: Healthy Boundaries for Ministers Who Are Retired And Retiring.

This module is specifically designed for those clergy with active standing who are RETIRED or soon RETIRING. When you take this module, you do NOT need to take the regular Module #1. But you DO still need to take Modules #2, #3 and #4, if you have not already, before the end of 2022.

Boundary Training in Phoenix

October 05, 2017 in Conference News

The next Boundary Training will be held on Friday, November 17, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Southwest Conference office. $30 includes training materials and lunch. Any active or retired clergy or MID can register.

Boundary Training for Clergy in Albuquerque

October 04, 2017 in Conference News

Clergy Boundary Training is scheduled for November 15, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Albuquerque. Registration is available HERE. This is also a reminder that keeping current on clergy boundary training is a requirement for authorization of ministry in the United Church of Christ.