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Exists to equip disciples in theological thinking in preparation for ministry leadership.

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Welcome to the Charter Oak Church Institute! The Institute offers fall and spring seminars in various topics as well as a Cohort Group in the Spring and Fall. The Cohort attends the Seminars, engages in further discussions in a small-group format as facilitators help participants identify their spiritual gifts, passions and interests; explore how to use them in various ministry-leadership opportunities within the Church, and take concrete steps toward their God-given calling.

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Deeper engagement in ministry development with intentional hands-on experience is available with paid multi-month internships and year-long residencies.

 

Participation in the Cohort or seminars is open to everyone regardless of your home church. 

 

There are no educational prerequisites prior to registration.

 

 

Fall and Spring Seminars focus on four key categories:

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UPCOMING SEMINARS

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

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Living Your Calling

Theology Seminar

February 21 (Saturday)

8:30-11:00am

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Hearing God

Spiritual Formation Seminar

March 17 (Tuesday)

6:00-8:30pm

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Abiding in Christ

Spiritual Formation Seminar

April 15 (Wednesday)

6:00-8:30pm

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The Puzzle

of Predestination

Theology Seminar

May 16 (Saturday)

8:30-11:00am

PAST SEMINARS & COURSES

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Exploring God's Plan of Redemption

SEMINAR

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."
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