Professional Religious Education Leadership

Professional Development for Religious Educators

Just as we support members of our congregation in their spiritual growth and leadership capacity, it is important to encourage our staff in their professional growth and development. Enrichment opportunities abound, both within and beyond the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).

• Religious Education (RE) Credentialing Program
• Renaissance Program
• Professional Learning Units for Staff (PLUS)
• Monthly Webinars from the UUA Faith Development Office
  December, 2014 webinar: Give Yourself the Gift of Professional Development (video)
• Scholarships and Grants
• UUA General Assembly (GA)
• RE Professional Development Beyond the UUA

Religious Educator Transitions

The transition period surrounding the departure of a religious educator is a critical time in the life of a congregation. The resources below offer guidance to congregations and professionals about religious educator transitions and settlement.

• Director of Religious Education (DRE) Search Process
• Creating a DRE Job Description Advertisement
• Interim Religious Educators
• Public Relations Resources