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As a resource hub, the Institute will offer:

Learning opportunities that deepen theological reflection and equip communities with sound theology grounded in justice, liberation, and hope.

Peer cohorts and networks that provide mutual support, collaboration, accountability, and continuing education to sustain leaders throughout their vocational journeys.

Public theological engagement that equips communities to address pressing social and cultural challenges, including the Norton Lecture in Preaching and Pastoral Care.

Guidance for those on ordination and commissioning tracks (MDiv and Commissioned), fostering resilience, imagination, and sustainability in ministry as they go through the ordination and commissioning processes.

DDHI foster intentional community through our monthly meals where we check in, offer new information and or announcements, and share theological reflections.

Through our partnership with Vanderbilt Divinity School we offer practical ministry workshops for students there at VDS. Some workshops are inclusive to community members.

Communal Space for meeting and learning the DDHI will share its physical and virtual space to create community in-person and virtually for growth, discernment, and support.

All programming for current students unless noted.

Upcoming institute workshops to be announced.

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What it means to be an institute

As a resource hub, the Institute will offer: