Upcoming Events

2025 Black Religious Autobiography Seminar

The office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School is sponsoring a week-long seminar exploring the autobiographical writings of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Howard Thurman, Ida B. Wells, and other Black autobiographers and memoirists who used their life stories as weapons in the quest for freedom and humanization. 

July 19 - 26, 2025
Durham , North Carolina

The Waiting Church: How to Face the Crisis

It feels like the church is in an unquestioned crisis. But what is the shape of this crisis? And have we misunderstood it? Learn more in this public lecture with Andrew Root

August 4, 2025, 7:00 PM
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Vital 91ÁÔÆæ, Vital Preaching Informational Webinar | October 2025

Are you interested in applying for a Vital 91ÁÔÆæ, Vital Preaching grant? Join us for this free webinar catered toward new or prospective applicants to learn more about the program and participate in a live Q&A. 

October 1, 2025, 7:00 PM

Cultural Values in Ministry—October 2025

Developed in partnership with the 91ÁÔÆæ and the Calvin University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, this online course equips worship planners and leaders of all types of ministries with practical tools for relating well to people from a variety of cultures. Understanding and respecting cultural differences is key to a healthy ministry. 

October 20 - 31, 2025

Forming Leaders for Peacemaking and Conflict Transformation: An Interview with Canon Sarah Snyder
November 6, 2024, 4:00 PM
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Through the Eyes of Titans
July 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom Documentary and Conversation with Rasool Berry
July 23, 2024, 7:00 PM
Grand Rapids, Michigan