Continuing Education (CEU) Requirements

If instructors are interested in listing CEU courses for credit, please submit your course to the Enrollment Coordinator to post to the Field Course Listings page on UWSI. jboyd@unity.org. 

CEPCEUs for Ministers, Spiritual Leaders, and Licensed Unity Teachers
Continuous learning and development are essential for ministry professionals in an evolving and rapidly changing world. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are our opportunity to embrace a learning mindset, deepen our skills in community and interpersonal relationships, and to remain on our growing edge. Unity Worldwide Ministries supports this through CEU requirements for Unity ministers, spiritual leaders and licensed Unity teachers (LUTs). 

Unity ministers are required to obtain seven (7) hours of continuing education each year. At least one hour (each) must be in the areas of inclusivity/diversity; ethics/boundaries; AND ministry administration and management. 

LUTs are required to obtain five (5) hours of continuing education each year.  At least one hour (each) must be in the areas of inclusivity/diversity; ethics/boundaries; AND ministry administration and management. 

Spiritual Leaders in Special Dispensation are required to obtain five (5) hours of continuing education each year.  At least one hour (each) must be in the areas of inclusivity/diversity; ethics/boundaries; AND ministry administration and management. 

 

ChecklistReport CEUs

On the credentialed leaders form, you can list your completed CEUs. Links to our online annual report form for credentialed leaders was sent to the main email we have on file for you. Reminders were sent in January, February, and March. If you change your main email address or other contact information, please notify us of the updated address.
 
Please keep accurate records, including receipts/certificates/objectives from your courses. Should a question arise, UWM may ask you to provide us with copies of these documents. It is no longer necessary to obtain approval for courses you are using for CEUs. We are trusting our leaders to make choices that best support them in serving with excellence. 
 

The intention of CEUs

is to enhance our skills in ministry. We all learn and grow through reading, studying, and watching videos. However, ministry is relationship based, and our learning is augmented through interactions with others. Consequently, leaders are strongly encouraged to select trainings and courses for obtaining CEUs.

CEU Policy

CEU Procedures

Suggestions for Acquiring CEUs

Some guidance on the NEW Ministry Administration and Management requirement: 

Look for courses that focus on Board Training - Minister/Board Roles and Responsibilities; Church Finances and Financial Statements; Church Administration; Managing Stress in Church Leadership; Building Volunteer Teams; Empowering Volunteers: Welcoming Newcomers Successfully; Building a Youth Program; Building a Young Adult Program; Building an Outreach Program; Expanding into Community Service; Spiritual Social Action. 

if you are leading/involved with Alternative, Evolving Ministries look for courses that focus on improving the skills that your type of ministry needs.  Ideas include a class on digital record keeping, video production, directing social media content, skillsets of ministry pioneers, churches without walls, creating a satellite ministry, community organizing, engaging volunteers, diving deeply into compassionate service, non-violent communication, and more.  Explore financial resources, marketing, and alternative ways to reach your spiritual audience.  Be creative and think outside the box! UWM would love to know your most effective resources to share with others.