Ministry Enrichment

Continuing Education and Learning

Ministry is demanding work.

It requires continual renewal.

Ministers, chaplains, and other leaders are often pulled in many directions while caring for others, yet they also need space to grow, reflect, and be nourished. Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet that need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning. This program allows you to earn continuing education credits and deepen your practice of ministry alongside peers who are also committed to faithful service in a complex world. Phillips provides a CEU certificate upon completion.

Registration & Fees:

  • $75 per event
  • $200 for all four events (if enrolled by December 31, 2025)

Each Ministry Experience combines:
✔ Faculty-selected pre-reading that grounds you in key themes
✔ Attendance at a timely, thought-provoking public event on an important social topic
✔ A guided post-event discussion with seminary faculty to connect insights directly to your ministry context.

2026 Ministry Enrichment Events

 REMIND & RENEW

Featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund

In Our Image: Rethinking Accessibility and Hospitality for All

EVENT: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Keynote Lectures: 9:45 am & 1:30 pm (in person and online)

FOLLOW UP: Monday, January 26, 2026

Faculty discussion at 6:30 pm (Zoom), led by Rev. Dr. Annie Lockhart-Gilroy, Associate Professor of Christian Education and Practical Theology and Director of the Doctor of Ministry program

CEU Note: CEU enrollment covers keynotes only. Upgrade for $75 to attend the full conference. Already registered for R&R? Add CEU for $25.

 

TULSA RACE MASSACRE LECTURESHIP

Featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown

EVENT: Monday, April 27, 2026

Opening reception at 5:30 pm and lecture at 6:30 pm (in person and online)

FOLLOW UP: Monday, May 4, 2026

Faculty discussion at 6:30 pm (Zoom), led by Dr. Arthur Carter, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Director of Black Church Studies and African American Faith-Life, and Director of Formation for Baptist Students

 

PRIDE@PHILLIPS

Keynote speaker announcement coming soon!

Another transformative voice. Another vital conversation.

EVENT: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Opening reception at 5:30 pm and lecture at 6:30 pm (in person and online)

FOLLOW UP: Monday, October 26, 2026

Faculty Discussion at 6:30 pm (Zoom), led by a Phillips faculty member to be announced

 

INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICAN HERITAGE EVENT

Featuring Patrick B. Reyes, PhD, and additional participants to be announced

Gathering wisdom, sharing stories. Conversation topic to be revealed

EVENT: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Opening reception at 5:30 pm and lecture at 6:30 pm (in person and online)

FOLLOW UP: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Faculty Discussion: at 6:30 pm (Zoom) led by a Phillips faculty member to be announced