Registration for the Maine School of Ministry

Use the form below to register for the 2026 Fall Semester Courses offered by the Maine School of Ministry (MESOM).

MESOM FALL 2026 Semester Registration - New Testament Intro: Gospels and Acts as well as Leading with Clarity in Anxious Times

Student Information

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Course Selections

You may choose to register for one or both classes.

New Testament Intro: Gospels and Acts

Course Description:

Semester class led by Paul Day. This course introduces students to the historical, literary, and theological study of the New Testament, with particular attention to the four Gospels and the Book of Acts. Students will look at the formation of the New Testament canon, texts, and translations. We will examine the relationship of the Gospels and Acts to both the Old (or First) Testament and the New Testament epistles, most of which were written before the Gospels. Attention will be given to the historical and cultural context in the First Century, and a history of the reception, interpretation and translations of the text with a look at feminist, African-American, Indigenous, Latinx, and non-Western contexts. Through this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the life, ministry, teachings, and death and resurrection of Jesus, and the formation of the Church through the Gospels and Acts. Students will become familiar with various interpretive methods and tools for further study, and the application of the Scripture in practical ministry settings such as worship, preaching, and leading Bible study.

IN PERSON Saturdays: Sep 26 / Oct 17 / Nov 14 / Dec 5 (9:00-3:30)

Location TBD in the Augusta area.

Registration deadline: August 22, 2026

Leading with Clarity in Anxious Times

Course Description:

Semester class offered by Todd Weir.We're living in a moment of heightened cultural anxiety—political polarization, climate crisis, and rapid social change are creating pressure in every organization. Conflict erupts and anxiety spreads like wildfire. Leaders are seemingly caught in the middle, pulled in every direction, trying to keep everyone happy while losing their own sense of direction. What if there was a different way to lead?

This course for church pastors introduces Bowen Family Systems Theory. You'll learn to recognize the automatic patterns that drive anxiety and reactivity in a congregation, and discover how to lead with non-anxious presence even when chaos surrounds you. Drawing on the work of Edwin Friedman, Roberta Gilbert, and Peter Steinke, this course combines leadership theory with self-reflection and practical application. With presentations, journaling, congregational mapping, and peer consultation, you'll gain new understanding of self, clearer insight into how your congregation works, and concrete tools for leading with courage and calm.

ONLINE Tuesdays: Sep 15 / Sep 22 / Sep 29 / Oct 13 / Oct 20 / Oct 27 / Nov 10 / Nov 17 / Dec 1 / Dec 8 (6:00-8:30)

Registration deadline: August 22, 2026.

Payment Options

Scholarships are available by application for Maine students and are not guaranteed. To apply for a partial scholarship in a specific amount, please email Dean Malcolm Himschoot: mhimschoot@maineucc.org. Scholarship request deadlines are as follows: New Testament Intro: Gospels and Acts is Aug 22nd and Leading with Clarity in Anxious Times is Aug 22nd.
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