Christian Church | Pacific Southwest Region

All Licensed and Ordained Ministers in the Pacific Southwest Region are required to meet the minimum standard of 1.5 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per year to maintain standing in the PSWR, effective January 1, 2006. 1.5 CEUs equals 15 hours of instructional time.   

Ministers can earn CEUs by attending either Regionally sponsored and other religious/spiritual educational opportunities not sponsored by the PSWR. 

To apply for CEU credit for Regionally sponsored events, a CEU credit form will be provided for you at the event and will be stamped by event leaders at the end of the event. The minister is then required to submit this stamped form to the Regional Office for the credit to be applied to their ministerial profile. Submit the form and documentation via email to support@disciplespswr.org or a copy mailed to the Regional Office. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.

To apply for CEU credit for events not sponsored by the PSWR, download and print the PSWR CEU Form. Complete the form and attach proper proof that you completed the instructional hours. Submit the form and documentation via email to support@disciplespswr.org or a copy mailed to the Regional Office. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.

Upcoming CEU opportunities will often be shared via PSWR E-Shout. Use the form below to sign up to receive these emails. Please scroll down below for a list of upcoming CEU opportunities. You can also check the PSWR Regional Calendar and the Regional Blog for information on upcoming events.

Beloved Compassion Network Presents
LIVING FROM YOUR HEART: MAKING YOUR LIFE YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
(MEET THE AUTHOR WITH DR. ALANE DAUGHERTY)
.6 CEUs

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with registration beginning at 9 a.m.)
Church of the Valley, 6565 Vesper Avenue, Van Nuys, CA   

Dr. Alane Daugherty is a writer, speaker, and professor at Cal Poly. Grounded in science and practice, her work focuses on teaching people how to transform chaotic living into a new life.

Based on cutting edge research from her physiology lab at Cal Poly, Dr. Alane will share her findings of transformative powers of gratitude, hope, and empathy. Participants in this workshop will engage to related spiritual practices and activities that will take you deeper – into your heart – and ever closer to our True Source of compassion.

Registration is now available. Click here to learn more and to register.
Visit www.belovedsandiego.org for more information about the Beloved Compassion Network.

HEALING A THOUSAND CUTS: EXPOSING RACISM (ANTI-RACISM WORKSHOP)
.6 CEUs

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Disciples Seminary Foundation, 300 West Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711

Racism Manifests itself in personal, cultural, and institutional ways every day in our world. How can we better recognize it, and how can we work to dismantle it in our church and society? Find out through this one-day training! Lunch is provided at no cost. Register online or download flyer.

SPIRITUAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE
Beginning September 24

For more information, watch the video on the left or visit https://www.hatcheryla.com/certification-course

THRIVE CONFERENCE WITH RUTH FLETCHER
.5 CEUs

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Disciples Seminary Foundation, 300 West Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711

In this time when some are hostile and many are indifferent to the church, there are congregations that thrive! What is their secret? In this workshop, we will explore how thriving congregations let go of well-worn behaviors and cultivate four connections that make for new life. We are excited to announce and to extend an invitation to join us for a spiritually enriching and dynamic workshop led by Rev. Dr. Ruth Fletcher.

Dr. Fletcher has acquired many years of experience by means of her pastoral, judicatory, and consulting work. For more information about Dr. Fletcher or the event, download the flyer here. This event is co-sponsored by Disciples Seminary Foundation and the Pacific Southwest Region. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at www.dsf.edu/spiritualtransformation

GROWING COMMUNITIES OF LOVE EVENT WITH MARY SCIFRES
CEUs TBD

October 23 - 25, 2018
Disney Embassy Suites, Anaheim, CA

An event to inspire your ministry and your church to grow through the power of love.
Register now

“Love provides all the power we need to re-energize our ministries, re-charge our lives, and re-direct our communal journeys in vital and transformative ways.” ~ Mary Scifres

Love can provide all the power we need to re-energize our ministries, re-charge our life batteries, and re-direct our ministry journeys in vital and life-changing ways. Learn more about Mary Scifres.

LEADERSHIP AND ANXIETY IN THE CHURCH: A FAMILY SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE
PRESENTED BY LOMBARD MENNONITE PEACE CENTER

Wednesday, November 28, 2018  Click here for more information
Peninsula Bible Church, Palo Alto, California

MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR CHURCH LEADERS
PRESENTED BY LOMBARD MENNONITE PEACE CENTER

March 18-22, 2019  Click here for more information
Peninsula Bible Church, Palo Alto, California