Discerning Your Call: Pastoral Ministry in the 21st Century

As we look ahead to the future, it is undeniable that we face complex times. The need for leaders who are confident in their call and equipped to lead the church is critical. 

Also, to reach new people and to minister in new places, we have to think in new ways!

This course—in partnership with New Ventures, The St. Lawrence District of The Alliance Canada, and ETEQ (Theology seminary affiliated with The Alliance Canada and Université de Laval) —intends to guide new and emerging leaders to discern their calling, develop their character and form a robust theology of leadership that includes a deeply formed biblical ecclesiology. This first pilot class is part of a future collective of courses designed to give our leaders a strong foundation as they prepare to engage with the challenges and opportunities of the current and future culture around us. 

Domenic Ruso, Ph.D., has unique experience as a pastor, professor and New Venture leader in Quebec and will teach this first pilot class. He inspires students to ask good questions about faith in a secular culture, to reimagine new paradigms and to take seriously the challenges of a Post-Christian world.

Join Professor Ruso and emerging leaders from across Canada as we reflect on complex questions and explore new ways to follow Jesus' lead and live a life of ministry in a Post Christian culture. 

Fall semester 2025

Saturday Sept 20 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday -Sunday October 4-5 Weekend Experience
Saturday Oct 18 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Nov 1 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Nov 15 | 9 AM - 4 PM

*Weekend Experience on Saturday October 4 at 9AM to Sunday October 5 at 4PM in Montreal is an opportunity to explore the unique cultural context of the church in Quebec and to consider how this will equip you for the future as a leader. This experience will combine site visits and group discussions. It is mandatory for course credit. 

Location: This course will be held in-person at ETEQ and online for remote students

Cost Info:
Undergraduate level  - $480
Graduate level- $548
Audit - $240*

*Pastors & implementers may audit this course. All others must apply for audit.