Equipping disciples to go deeper in theological education and ministry leadership.
Charter Oak Church created the COC Institute to equip disciples to go deeper in theological education and ministry leadership. COC has begun to offer a variety of seminars and is developing courses, additional seminars, internships and residencies for people to grow in theological knowledge, spiritual formation, and leadership development.
Participation is open to everyone regardless of their home church.
Seminars and Courses offered through the COCI cover a range of topics including biblical studies, theology, spiritual formation, and Christian Leadership. There are no educational prerequisites prior to registration.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Covenant
Exploring God's Plan of Redemption
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
8:30am - 11:30am
This seminar will provide an in-depth study of the five major covenants God makes in the Old Testament with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. By studying the theological themes of these covenants, we will fully understand the Old Testament narrative and its vital theological connection to the New Testament.
Healthy Leaders Make Healthy Disciples
December 7, 2024 (Saturday)
8:30am - 11:30am
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​What happens when leaders lose track of their souls? This seminar will explore the tension of leading others to love and follow Jesus, while at the same time enjoying a personal relationship with God. The church desperately needs healthy, Gospel-centered leaders. Every participant will walk away with a clear plan for how to strengthen the soul of your leadership.
Silence and Solitude
​Essential Practices for Spiritual Growth
November 7, 2024 (Thursday)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Silence and solitude are primary disciplines for our spiritual lives. In our fast-paced, busy world, learning how to practice these disciplines is vital as we seek to be in God’s presence. This seminar will explore the theology of these disciplines and how we can begin implementing them into our lives today.
SPRING 2025
seminars
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The Gospel - Bible
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Exponential - Leadership
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Spirituality of the True Self - Spiritual Formation
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Perfect Love - Theology
courses
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Intro to Spiritual Formation
More information will be available soon.
TESTIMONIALS
The topic and information were so foundational and Pastor Ben presented it all with such enthusiasm and clarity. It was a perfect book and topic for me, pulling together some other things I’ve studied lately- as they say, “the light bulb turned on."