Four sessions of boundaries training will be offered during 2024 through a partnership between the Synod of the Covenant and its member presbyteries. Two additional sessions of Boundaries Training, specifically for ruling elders of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan, will be offered by the Presbytery of Lake Michigan through LeaderWise.
Completing this course fulfills the Presbytery of Lake Michigan Sexual Misconduct Policy mandate that all teaching elders active in ministry within the bounds of the Presbytery complete boundaries and ethics training. The mandate applies to all teaching elders who are actively serving in congregations or in validated ministry, including members-at-large, honorably retired members, Commissioned Ruling Elders (CREs), and Christian Educators (CCEs).
The cost of the training is fully covered. The limit for each session is 40 participants. It is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes training on sexual misconduct but NOT Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention training. Participants must be present for all six hours to receive credit
Ruling Elder and Teaching Elder Classes
Tuesday and Wednesday
April 9 – 10, 2024
1:30 to 4:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday
October 15 and 16, 2024
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday
September 28, 2024
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday
November 7
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Ruling Elder Only Classes
Saturday
April 13, 2024
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday
June 1, 2024
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
I am not available for either of those dates for Ruling Elders. What are my options?
Thank you for your question Beth. Someone will reach out to you to talk about available options.