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CICW Cultural Values in Ministry Microcredential

  • Mon, Apr 20, 2026

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This online, asynchronous course equips leaders of all types of ministries with practical tools for relating well to people from a variety of cultures. The course takes 10-12 hours to complete, done at your own pace and timing over a two week period.

Join a cohort of learners from around the globe  to explore this topic from April 20-May 1, 2026.

Understanding and respecting cultural differences is key to a healthy ministry. Participants will generate self-awareness, humility, curiosity, and “other orientation” through the understanding of cultural values.

With wisdom shared from scholars such as Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim, David I. Smith, and John D. Witvliet, among others, the course, created by Kai Ton Chau, is online and asynchronous but includes interaction between students and guided discussion by the faculty leader.

Those who complete the course will earn a digital badge, Cultural Values in Ministry, to validate their learning.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Name and recognize the differences of five cultural values.

  • Analyze how these cultural values influence individuals' behaviors, perspectives, expectations, and choices, particularly related to church ministries.

  • Explain interpersonal techniques to communicate and collaborate well with people from varying cultural orientations.

  • Registration costs $100 per individual. Register 3 or more people from your team to receive a 50% off rate (coupon code: GROUP50).

REGISTER

Contact continuingstudies@calvin.edu for more information.

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