Conflict Resolution Network offers a wide range of free and low-cost materials to help people learn how to handle conflict better. Their tools are practical, easy to understand, and based on twelve key skills. Whether you’re just getting started or want deeper training, their resources are flexible and widely usable.

Church Conflict Management 101 is an online course offered through Trinity Evangelical University and Seminary. Taught by Rev. Dr. Richard Blue, Jr., the course provides foundational training in church-based conflict resolution, emphasizing communication, leadership, reconciliation, and practical ministry application. With 14 lessons and 10 hours of content, it is designed for pastors, board members, ministry leaders, and seminary students seeking to build skills that foster peace and unity in diverse church settings.

Peaceful Leaders Academy (PLA) offers faith-sensitive conflict resolution training for churches. These online courses equip leaders with skills for communication, conflict coaching, volunteer management, and fostering unity, all framed by values of trust, safety, and inclusion. Programs are designed for pastors, lay leaders, and administrative staff seeking to strengthen leadership and community engagement. PLA also provides downloadable resources and the option to pursue leadership certification, creating a flexible, affordable solution for leaders navigating complex ministry dynamics.

The University of Waterloo’s Conflict Management Certificate Program, housed at Conrad Grebel University College, offers comprehensive training in mediation, negotiation, and leadership, blending theory with practice. Two streams are available: a general track for professional mediation skills and a specialized Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership for clergy and church leaders. Workshops—delivered online and in person—cover foundational conflict theory, coaching, facilitation, and biblically informed approaches for peaceable congregations. This respected, ADR-approved program equips leaders to manage conflict constructively, reduce division, and strengthen organizational health.

The Sanctuary Course is a comprehensive, eight-session study resource created to foster informed, compassionate, and theologically grounded conversations about mental health in Christian communities. Developed by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries in collaboration with mental health professionals, theologians, and individuals with lived experience, the course integrates psychological, social, and theological perspectives to support the Church’s engagement with mental wellbeing.

Open the Bible is a ministry helping individuals experience the transformative power of God's Word. The mission is to open the Bible with people, assist them in opening it for themselves, and equip them to share it with others.

Our churches could play a revolutionary role in addressing our world’s most pressing problems. We can lead the way in caring for the planet. We can address the needs of the poor. We can become agents of peace. And we can stand for the dignity of all people, beginning with the most vulnerable. In this eight-week intensive, we will help your congregation develop a vision and a plan for organizing your congregation to be a community of spiritual activists (aka disciples), engaging in good work for the common good, inspired by faith, hope, and love.

The Anti-Racism Course with Selam Debs is a comprehensive 12-week program designed for individuals and businesses to dismantle unconscious bias, address systemic racism, and center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and racialized (BIR) communities. With a focus on both self-awareness and activism, the course provides essential tools for developing an anti-racist lens, promoting equity, and engaging in social justice efforts.

An online course led by Rev. Dr. Peter Coutts, designed to enhance self-awareness and leadership skills for ministry leaders. Over four units, participants explore self-leadership principles, complete self-assessment tools, and develop personal leadership plans. The course combines video lectures, practical exercises, and reflective activities to help leaders manage their strengths and weaknesses, set meaningful goals, and apply self-leadership in real-world contexts. This course aims to foster intentional personal and professional growth, empowering ministry leaders to lead themselves and their congregations more effectively.

Leading worship is a vital and deeply fulfilling aspect of church life, especially in these times when many churches are guided by dedicated lay leaders. If you’ve found yourself stepping into this role, perhaps with some trepidation, you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

This unique course is dedicated to all things books, offering a rich, immersive experience for ministry leaders and book lovers alike