Courtney Joyner
Instructor of Formation
School of Theology, Humanities and Performing Arts
Seminary
Bible, Religion and Theology
LocationSeminary 229
PhoneN/A
E-Mailcourtney.joyner@emu.edu
Education
- MDIV, Emory University
- BA, Eastern Mennonite University (Music)
- BA, Georgetown College (Religion)
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Biography
Rev. Courtney C. Joyner instructs students in the areas of spiritual and ministry formation for both the Seminary and the undergraduate Bible, Religion, and Theology program. She also serves as the Director of the Thriving in Minstry Grant, Director of Mentored Ministry, and Director of the Ministry Inquiry Program. She is currently working on her doctoral thesis at Wesley Theological Seminary focusing on Clergy Traumatic Stress.
Rev. Joyner is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church with extensive ministry experience. She has served several churches in the Charlottesville, Staunton, and Harrisonburg areas both as pastor and as minister of music. She has a passion for mentoring United Methodist ministry candidates through the process of credentialing and ordination. She is also deeply involved in interfaith dialogue between the Christian and Jewish communities.
Mission Statement
Other Presentations
"Prayers that Won't Put Your Church to Sleep: The Collect as Creative Engagement." March 3, 2020. Harrisonburg District UMC Clergy Association Worshop, Harrisonburg, VA.
Church, Community and Professional Service
Workshop Leader, “Are the Pearly Gates Handicapped Accessible? Utilizing Accessibility Audits to Open Pathways of Belonging in Worship Spaces.” School for Leadership Training. January 10-11, 2023.
Co-Leader, “For Such a Time as This: Worship and Music for Today” Conference. Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg VA. April 23, 2022.
"The Unconditional Covenant." March 27, 2022. Saint James United Methodist Church, Mount Crawford, VA.
Certifications and Licenses
STAR Practitioner (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience), Eastern Mennonite University, 2022-present.
Ordained Deacon, United Methodist Church, 2014-present.
Professional Memberships
Association for Theological Field Education (ATFE). 2021-present.
Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA). 2010-2020.
New Courses Taught
Spiritual Formation: Sacred Pauses
Courses Taught
Congregational Worship
Foundations of Public Worship
Foundations for Christian Preaching
Formation in Ministry I and II
EMU Service
Worship co-leader, Faculty-Staff Spring Conference. May 11, 2023.
Guest Lecture, “Jewish Practice.” REL 223, World Religions. March 13, 2022.
Guest Lecture, “Trauma-Informed Chaplaincy.” SMFE 601, Clinical Pastoral Education. November 28, 2022.
Panel Discussion Participant, "Belonging and the Integration of Difference." Faculty-Staff Fall Conference. August 16, 2022.
Panel Discussion Participant, "Spirituality and Integration." CHST 223, Sacred Pauses. April 19, 2022.
Panel Discussion Participant, "The Wisdom of Trauma." March 23, 2022.
Faith and Spiritual Life Council. 2021-22.
Planning Team and Worship Leader, Homecoming Alumni Worship Service. 2021-22.
Worship Designer, School for Leadership Training, January 13-16, 2020.