Part-Time Ministry

Part-time employment in ministry is becoming common across mainline denominations. This course introduces students to concepts and practical tools to thrive in this new context.

About the Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett, Adjunct Professor at AST, received his B.A. (Hons.) at Queen's University); his M.Div. at University of St. Andrew's/Queen's Theological College; his M.A. at Queen's University; his Th.D. at Toronto School of Theology/Victoria University; and his D.Min. at Princeton Theological Seminary. Ross believes that the process of learning continues everywhere for those who are open to it. Formal education opportunities represent the opportunity to gain the insights and skills we apply elsewhere. His greatest joy is to see the light of newfound awareness shine in another’s eyes. That is holy ground.

Dates: Weekdays from June 17, 2024 - June 28, 2024.

Days & Times: June 17: 1:30pm-4:30pm. June 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28: 9:15am-12:15pm.

Requirements: Weekly readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase:

Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in a Changing World by Gil Rendle

It’s Real Ministry: How Part-time and Bi-vocational Clergy are Challenging and Empowering the Church by I Ross Bartlett and Kate Jones

Part-time is Plenty: Thriving Without Full-time Clergy by G Jefferey MacDonald

Fee: $250.00

Format: In-person only

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 48 hours before a program commences, minus the Eventbrite processing fee. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact:

James Cheatley, Continuing Education Convenor, at [email protected]

Or the instructor, Dr. Ross Bartlett at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax, Canada