Hood Seminary to offer Spiritual Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Workshop to Alumni and Supporters

Salisbury, NC - As part of a grant recently received through the Trinity Wall Street Church and Princeton Theological Seminary, Hood Theological Seminary will offer a one-week workshop that will provide insight for Hood alumni (master’s and doctoral, and other church leaders with a master’s degree) to learn how to create scripture based enterprises that focus on community enhancement and social good.  The class will be held via Zoom from July 15-19, from 8 am - 12 noon. The class fee is $75. 

Dr. Vincent Howell, director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and organizer of the workshop, says of the workshop, “Many churches, church leaders, including laity, want to be agents of change to impact their community for good.  However, some struggle with understanding how to start. In this course, we will help position them to address a social need with a mission-driven venture. Skills necessary include identifying opportunities, problem-solving, customer interviewing, and prototyping.” Howell continues, saying, “This initiative helps theological institutions like Hood prepare faith leaders as ‘spiritual entrepreneurs’ - people who inspire, equip, and lead congregations to become crucibles for ‘changemaking’ in their communities.”

Dr.  Joseph Daniels, a prominent United Methodist, pastor who has extensive experience creating spiritual enterprises, will be the instructor.  Daniels is also the author of several books, including Connecting for a Change.  This workshop will be integrated with a Doctor of Ministry class that is being offered during the summer. 

Hood alumni and others who have earned a master’s or doctoral degree who are interested in attending the class can email Dr. Vincent Howell at vhowell@hoodsemary.edu to receive details for registration and payment of fees. Please register soon as space is limited.

Hood Theological Seminary, located at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive in Salisbury, NC, is a graduate and professional school sponsored by the A.M.E. Zion Church and approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. Its student body, faculty, and staff currently comprise persons from many different denominations. Hood's mission is to prepare women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church for a diverse world.