Healthy Boundaries 2026
Healthy Boundaries for Georgia Disciples in 2026
There will be several opportunities for Healthy Boundaries workshops for clergy as well as lay leaders and volunteers in 2026.
Ordained and commissioned clergy in the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia are required to complete a Healthy Boundaries training every five years to retain standing. Inactive retired ministers are exempt from this requirement. New this year: in an effort to offer more flexible options for interested clergy, information about other workshop options can be found on this webpage. Learn more and register through the links below.
Camp staff and volunteers, including directors, counselors, and counselors-in-training, are required each year to complete “Creating a Safe Environment,” a child safety and healthy boundaries workshop for those working in youth-serving ministries. An additional online training for camp staff and volunteers on “Mandated Reporters: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia” is also required this year. Learn more and register here.
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy (Christian Church in Georgia)
Healthy Boundaries 301: Money, Sex, & Power (Virtual)
The Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia provides Healthy Boundaries workshops to ordained and commissioned Disciples ministers and those preparing for the ministry in Georgia and other Regions. Healthy Boundaries 301 is an advanced discussion of healthy boundaries for clergy and church leaders, which builds on the basics and applies boundaries principles to specific situation with an emphasis on power dynamics, finances, sexual harassment, and pornography. The workshop is offered virtually, but its live, interactive format allows for discussion and learning among participants. It is designed for those who have completed Healthy Boundaries 101 through the Christian Church in Georgia or the equivalent foundational course through another provider.
Healthy Boundaries 301: Money, Sex, & Power
October 23, 2026, 1:45 - 5:30 pm ET (Part 1)
AND October 24, 2026, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm ET (Part 2)
Both sessions required
Last day to register
Workshop size limited to 16
Registration fee $75
Workshop leaders, who have been trained and certified by FaithTrust Institute, are Rev. Erica Geralds, Rev. David Kenley, and Rev. Kathy McDowell. This workshop is presented in two half-day ZOOM sessions. Participants must attend BOTH sessions to meet standing requirements of the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia.
A smart phone, tablet, or computer with a camera is required.
Class participation requires a relatively quiet and private location in your home or office.
You will be contacted by email before the event with further information and materials needed for the workshop.
Because our bi-vocational instructors have cleared their schedules in order to teach, should you need to cancel, no refunds will be given. However, your fee will be credited to a future class. A workshop which does not meet a minimum enrollment will be canceled and refunds will be issued to participants.
Registration and payment for Healthy Boundaries 301 should be paid through the link below. Please check events at www.gadisciples.org for updates. Contact (478) 743-8649 or office@gadisciples.org with questions.
Other Healthy Boundaries Workshops through the Christian Church in Georgia (Virtual)
Two other workshops, Healthy Boundaries 101: Fundamentals and Healthy Boundaries 201: Beyond Basics and Into the Digital World, are available through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia. For more information about scheduling a workshop with our certified instructors (minimum enrollment 10) contact Rev. Kathy McDowell.
Healthy Boundaries Workshops through other DOC Regions (Virtual)
Other Regions offer Healthy Boundaries workshops using similar curriculum in a live virtual format.
Tennessee Disciples of Christ
Healthy Boundaries 101 online workshops are scheduled on February 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026. A Healthy Boundaries 201 online workshop is scheduled on May 16, 2026. Learn more about content, fees, and times here.
Christian Church in the Southwest
Healthy Boundaries 101 online workshops are scheduled on February 19 & 26, 2026, April 18, 2026, and August 1, 2026. Learn more about content, fees, and times here.
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy (Other Resources)
Although there are many reasons for participating in Healthy Boundaries workshops in a live setting, schedules sometimes make this difficult. If you are unable to participate in the Healthy Boundaries 301 workshop offered by trained Georgia DOC clergy in 2026, here are two other virtual options (asynchronous) to consider. These workshops may be taken based on your own schedule.
Boundary Training for Clergy
This basic and foundational workshop is offered through Convergence (formerly Center for Progressive Renewal). Each unit includes specific learning objectives, reflections based on theological foundations, case studies, best practices and video interactions. Participants will capture key learnings from each unit and write a 400-600 word reflection at the conclusion of the course. The following topics are covered:
Boundaries in Pastoral Relationships with Adults
Boundaries in Pastoral Relationships with Children & Youth
Boundaries with Finances and Church Business
Boundaries with Social Media
Boundaries for Self-Care
Workshop cost is $129 (with discount code). Learn more about the Convergence workshop here.
Keeping Our Sacred Trust
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers ecumenical online workshops on ethical boundaries in ministry. This center is affiliated with Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. Their course offerings include
Understanding Sexual Ethics (equivalent to foundational workshop required by the Christian Church in Georgia)
Maintaining Boundaries in Digital Age (additional optional workshop)
Assuring Financial Integrity (additional optional workshop)
Each workshop cost is $49. Learn more about the Lewis Center for Church Leadership workshops here.