The Antiracism Discipleship Pathway (ADP) is a comprehensive, yearlong program designed to deepen your understanding of racial righteousness through a series of personal assessments, books, films, videos, spiritual practices, and praxis exercises. Organized thematically around racial/ethnic heritage months, the ADP connects participants with the lived experiences of their Covenant sisters and brothers, enhancing communal bonds within the faith community.
Who Should Join?
Covenant leaders who hold a credential, are pursuing credentialling within the Covenant, or hold a clerical position within a Covenant institution (i.e., chaplains, camp staff, global personnel, retired ministers, spiritual directors, North Park University (NPU)/North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) professors, etc.).
Cost and Subsidies
The cost to participants for the pathway is $150. This amount only covers a fraction of what the pathways will offer you, from personal assessments to personalized content from national leaders, to a Midwinter gathering, to exclusive ADP immersive discipleship offerings. Love Mercy Do Justice, NPTS, and the Covenant Ministerium are subsidizing the remaining cost as an investment in your leadership. Beyond this minimal fee, you will also be purchasing a few books and resources for pathway content.
If money is a hindrance, please email Dominique.Gilliard@covchurch.org for scholarship opportunities.
What to Expect
Participants will:
- Join an ADP cohort of 4-7 peers, meeting virtually for 90 minutes monthly.
- Engage in 1-2 hours of independent study weekly, alternating between books and multimedia resources.
- Provide a two-paragraph reflection or a 3-5-minute video if unable to attend a cohort meeting.
Commitment
Enrollment in the ADP signifies a commitment to both your spiritual formation and your ministerial peers. Regular attendance and active participation are crucial.
Preparation
Participants are encouraged to approach the ADP with prayer, discernment, and humility, reflecting on Psalm 139: 23-24 throughout the year.
Impact
Feedback from past participants highlights significant benefits:
- Increased understanding of racial narratives.
- Enhanced solidarity with the multiethnic community.
- Growth in ministerial skills and antiracism efforts.
Registration
Registration is open until June 30, 2023. For additional questions, please contact Dominique.Gilliard@covchurch.org.
