Mosaic Institute is a conference-based, Anabaptist school of leadership for newly credentialed leaders, experienced pastors, Conference Related Ministry leaders, and lay leaders in Mosaic congregations and beyond.
Our priorities:
- To foster relationships within Mosaic Conference.
- To provide orientation for newly credentialed leaders and leaders who come to us from other traditions.
- To help people grow into our conference priorities of being missional, intercultural, and formational.
- To help equip congregations by providing courses in leadership development, practical ministry skills, and theological formation.
Courses offered in 2 year cycles:
*Required for all newly credentialed leaders, but open for everyone.
- Introduction to Mosaic Conference (offered each fall, also available as an intensive class in the Spring)
- Community in Mission – Missional Priority Class
- Formed by Scripture – Formational Priority Class
- Building Mosaic Relationships – Intercultural Priority Class
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MISSIONAL CLASS
Community in Mission
Instructors: Rev. Dr. Emily Ralph Servant and Gary Alloway, M.Div
Location & Time:
- Zoom Orientation: January 20, 2024 – 3-5pm EST/12-2pm PST
- Zoom classes will meet from 12-5pm EST/9am-3pm PST on Friday and Saturday of each weekend: Feb 9-10, March 8-9, April 12-13, May 10-11
Cost: $500
Members of Mosaic congregations may receive a $200 scholarship per course. Additional scholarships are available, talk to your leadership minister for details!
Course Description: Explore the multiplicity of ways in which our congregations can partner with God to bring about the fulfillment of God’s Dream for the world.
INTRODUCTION CLASS
Intro to Mosaic Conference
Instructors: Stephen Kriss and Rose Bender Cook
Location & Time:
- Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30pm-9:30 ET – Zoom Orientation
- Saturday, April 6 at 12:30-4:30 ET – Zoom Class
- April 17-21 – Intensive, in-person classes in PA starting Wednesday April 17 at 6pm until Sunday, April 21 at 2 pm.
- Saturday, June 1 at 12:30-4:30 ET – Zoom Class
Cost: $500
Members of Mosaic congregations may receive a $200 scholarship per course. Additional scholarships are available, talk to your leadership minister for details!
Course Description: Learn how Mosaic Conference (and Mennonites) came to be, how the conference works, how decisions are made, and what it means to be a part of our conference together.
*there is a $15 discount if 3 or more from your board or leadership team take it together.
Times: 1-4:30 EST—all classes hybrid (in person location at Conference Offices)
To register for one or more of the sessions, click here.
Session 1: The Drive for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
POSTPONED – New Date TBD
Speaker: Leonard Dow
Most boards and leadership teams are trying to add diversity in some form. However, unless the church or non-profit is able to articulate ‘why’ they want or need diversity and are able to connect it to the mission, vision, culture, and purpose—diversity efforts may be short-lived and even detrimental. Once the foundational ‘why” is set, it will provide the means to build a life-giving, vital, kingdom building organization ready to grow and serve.
Come with members of a church or CRM board or leadership team to uncover your mission and faith led ‘why’ as well as exploring ways to get beyond the surface and develop authentic belonging on your board—where each person can bring their gifts, culture, and perspective.
Who should attend? Designed for CRM board chairs and members as well as pastors and church leadership team members
Session 2: Church Leadership: Who will lead when I am gone?
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Speaker: Nathan Good
Jesus’ first act of ministry was calling his replacements. Many church leaders today feel stuck, wondering who will replace them. How do we invite younger and more diverse voices into leadership? How are new voices given real authority and power? What stands in our path from passing the work of the kingdom to future generations?
Gather with other congregational leaders in order to learn from Scripture and one another. Nathan Good will share stories from his congregation, explain principles of succession planning, and facilitate group coaching. Be refreshed! Hear new ideas! Share! Consider how to raise up tomorrow’s leaders, today!
Who should attend? Designed primarily for pastors and church leadership teams, but members of non-profits or other organizations working to raise up a new generation of leaders are welcome.
Session 3: Everything you need to know about serving on a board
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Speaker: Guest panelists
Being asked to serve on a board or leadership team can feel like an honor but its important to know what to consider before saying yes. If it’s the first time serving on a board, there is much to learn in order to be an effective board member who understands the importance of oversight of an organization.
Come and join an interactive board session with seasoned board members designed to help attendees learn best practices and become familiar with board ‘lingo’ and expectations. Newcomers can bring their questions about how boards operate and chairs can bring their questions about how to on-board new members. Additionally, resources that provide understanding of the fundamentals of nonprofit board governance will be available.
Who should attend? Designed for those who have been asked to serve on non-profit boards or are newly serving as well as current board chairs or members who want additional resourcing for new members.
Mosaic Institute tuition is determined on a class by class basis.
- Introduction to Mosaic Conference – $500
- Community in Mission – Missional Priority Class – $500
- Formed by Scripture – Formational Priority Class – $500
- Building Mosaic Relationships – Intercultural Priority Class – $500
Members of Mosaic congregations may receive a $200 scholarship per course. Additional scholarships are available, talk to your leadership minister for details!
Pay your tuition:
Payments can be made by PayPal (click button below) or by check.
Please make your checks out to “Mosaic Mennonite Conference” with “Mosaic Institute Tuition” in the memo line. Mail checks to:
1000 Forty Foot Rd, Ste 100
Lansdale, PA 19446.
If you need academic credit for the class you are taking, please contact Emily Ralph Servant. Taking these classes for credit may result in additional costs (from your academic institution).
If you can’t afford the tuition for the class you’d like to take, please talk with your congregation or Conference Related Ministry about cost sharing. There are also limited sharing funds available for credentialed leaders in Mosaic Conference. Please talk to your Leadership Minister to apply!
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