Community & Discipleship

Elder Academy Curriculum

Elder Academy

2026 Curriculum

Period : 2026. 4.14 (Tuesday) – 10.20 (Tuesday) (12 weeks), every Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM
Location : Seobinggo Campus, Soonhyung Hall (순형홀)
Structure : 11 topics (lectures in the first half, Activity-centered in the second half), Spiritual Retreat (1 day)
Curriculum

Curriculum — Opening Service and Orientation. Main curriculum (first half): The Church and Social Responsibility, Spiritual Retreat Prayer Meeting, Spirituality and Leadership, Christian Worldview and Bioethics, The Future of the Church, Lausanne and the Seoul Statement, Restoration of Relationships. (Second half): Korean Christian History/Jeongdong Pilgrimage Trail (Outing), Life After Retirement, Finances and Inheritance, Health, Culture, M Activity, Completion Service and Graduation Ceremony

Eligibility and Requirements :
- Participating Elders include Ministry Elders, Serving Elders, Honorary Elders, and Associate Elders.
- Each session (class) is limited to 40 participants, considering the continuity of the Academy and the effectiveness of the training.
- Selection criteria: The Executive Committee selects participants considering the year of ordination and age.※ For older Elders, their wish to participate is honored as much as possible regardless of order.