BOUNDARY TRAINING FOR CLERGY

Boundary Awareness Training is required of all Commissioned and Ordained pastors.  Each pastor is required to complete eight (8) hours of Boundary Awareness Training every five years. 

ONLINE BOUNDARY TRAINING OPTIONS

Christian Church, Tennessee Region
Healthy Boundaries 101
September 19th, 2026 | 6:30 am PT
https://tndisciples.org/for-clergy/clergy-training/healthy-boundaries-training/

Christian Church, Capital Area Region
Clergy Ethics/Healthy Boundaries
October 1, 2026 | 10:00 am PT
https://www.cccadisciples.org/clergy-ethics-and-healthy-boundaries

Christian Church, Kentucky Region
Boundaries: Social Media Module
October 6, 2026 | 4:30 pm PT
https://www.ccinky.net/boundaries-training/

Christian Church, Kentucky Region
Relationship Boundaries
October 19, 2026 | 4:30 pm PT
https://www.ccinky.net/boundaries-training/

Christian Church, Georgia Region
Healthy Boundaries 301:
Money, Sex & Power
October 23, 2026 | 10:45 am PT
https://www.gadisciples.org/healthy-boundaries-2026

Christian Church, Georgia Region
Boundaries: Ethics from the Pulpit
October 26, 2026. |. 10:30 am PT
https://www.ccinky.net/boundaries-training/

Lewis Online Learning offers a Boundary Training course at wesleypathways.com. 
In order to meet the 8 hour requirement, complete “Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age” and submit a one page reflection to mjohnson@docpswr.org.

Faith+Lead also offers a 7-module online boundary training course. Visit their website for more information and to register.

Please contact Michel Johnson at mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.

 

anti-racism education FOR CLERGY

At our 2018 Regional Assembly in Fullerton, CA, the Assembly approved resolution 2018-1 Anti-Racism Clergy Training. This calls for Pastors/Clergy to take the Anti-Racism Training as a requirement to maintain Standing within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific Southwest Region. This training will cover Disciples understanding of racism, power analysis and next steps for the future.

This requirement went into effect beginning in 2020. However, those who completed Anti-Racism Training in 2018 and 2019 were counted. This training must be renewed every 5 years.


introduction:
First Steps Towards Pro-Reconciliation
An Anti-Racism education event

Dates for 2027 will be announced later this year!

This six hour education is specifically for clergy and seminarians taking the Anti-Racism Education for the first time in the Pacific Southwest Region. Clergy renewing their Anti-Racism Education requirements are asked to sign up for the Renewal Anti-Racism Education below.

Clergy who need CEUs or laity are welcome to sign up for this event.

Please contact Michel Johnson at the Regional Office mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.

renewal ANTI-RACISM education:

Renewal Training Dates in 2026:

September 26, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In Person Training at the Disciples Ministry Center
115 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832

Renewal education is for clergy who have taken the Introduction or Level 1 training in the Pacific Southwest Region and need to renew their Anti-Racism education requirements as established by the Committee on Ministry. Core Trainers from the Reconciliation Ministry, Disciples National Reconciliation office will provide both training and coaching for the social-historical analysis of racism.

Please contact Michel Johnson at the Regional Office mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.

REGISTER FOR THE SEPTember 26 IN PERSON renewal TRAINING

Other online Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation trainings available online through other Regions are listed below:

(Spanish) Southwest Region | September 19, 2026 | 8:00 am PT
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/prar2026

Florida Region | September 21, 2026 | 6:00 am PT
https://fldisciples.org/ar-pr-registration/

Tennessee Region | October 24, 2026 | 7:00 am PT
https://tndisciples.org/for-clergy/clergy-training/pro-reconciliation-anti-racism-training/

Southwest Region | December 12, 2026 | 8:00 am PT
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/prar2026