Sabbath Practices for Leadership – 4-week Course
In a culture of overwork, this course offers a sacred pause. Practicing Sabbath invites young adults into four weeks of rest, reflection, and reconnection with God and self. Through Sabbath-based practices, group liturgies, journaling, and curated readings, participants learn to cultivate habits of wholeness that support lifelong discernment and prevent burnout. Ideal for those craving spiritual renewal amid the daily demands of leadership, this course fosters communal rhythms of rest that are theologically grounded and practically lived.
Participants of this course will:
- Explore diverse Sabbath practices rooted in theology and daily life
- Discern the role of rest in emotional, spiritual, and leadership well-being
- Engage communal liturgies and journaling as anchors for sustained reflection
- Begin integrating Sabbath into routine rhythms as a long-term spiritual practice
Co-lead a session with a peer facilitator
Upcoming cohorts:
Feb 23 – March 20, 2026
April 6 – May 1, 2026
June 1 – June 27, 2026
September 7 – October 3, 2026
November 23 – Dec 19, 2026
Instructors & Facilitators
Cynthia Lindsey, Facilitator
Participants will also be facilitators
Next Start Date:Â Feb 23 – March 20, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks | 4–6 hours/week
Format:Â Virtual: self-guided content + weekly synchronous virtual meeting determined by group
Cost:Â $199
Partial scholarships are available through this application (completion of this form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible).
What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults – 6-week Course
What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults is a six-week, fully digital, cohort-based program where you gain a spiritually grounded reflection toolkit from Princeton Theological Seminary leaders. Â
This experience includes videos, recommended readings, discussions, and live group reflection to facilitate communal, story-based vocational discernment. Join other like-minded spiritually curious young adults to explore your questions about God’s call while practicing gratitude, curiosity, listening, story-sharing, and prayer. Your estimated time investment is between 1.5 and 4 hours each week, varying based on the time you allocate for personal journaling and prayer.Â
Grounded in Kathleen Cahalan’s framework for Christian vocation outlined in The Stories We Live: Finding God’s Calling All Around Us, this experience explores your personal call story. You’ll receive a copy of this book upon registration as recommended but not required reading. Discover God’s call and clarify next steps in this pivotal season of your life.
Upcoming cohorts:
- Â April 7 – May 12, 2026
- July 7 – August 11, 2026
- October 20 – Nov 24, 2026
Program Outline:
Week 1: Get to know participants and instructors
Week 2: Dwell in God’s steadfast love
Week 3: Discover your holy longings
Week 4: Navigate grief and letting go
Week 5: Give thanks for your cloud of witnesses
Week 6: Explore your trajectory, next steps
PROGRAM FEATURES:
- Educational videos on Christian calling and discernmentÂ
- Personal reflection through journal prompts
- Daily embodied prayer practices Â
- Group reflection through online discussion Â
- Live facilitated small groups on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern TimeÂ
Next Start Date: April 7 – May 12, 2026
Duration:Â 6 weeks | 4 hours/week
Format: Self-guided content + Tuesday 7:00pm EST virtual synchronous meetings
Cost:Â $249
Partial scholarships are available through this application (completion of this form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible).
Instructors & Facilitators
Shari Oosting, Instructor
Cynthia Lindsey, Facilitator
Shari Oosting
Brooke Foster
Shari leads the Polaris team and develops the network’s research and program offerings. A lifelong Christian, her call was clarified in her early 20s after she was invited to lead in campus ministry. She is insatiably curious about God’s unfolding story and loves hearing how people join the Holy Spirit’s work in diverse and imaginative ways. She has experience discerning vocational next steps with seminary students and ministry professionals, leading teams, preaching, teaching, and designing educational programs and resources. She holds a BA from Grand Valley State University and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. She enjoys bringing people together so they can learn, form friendships, generate new ideas, and collaborate. She resides in Holland, Michigan, with her spouse Jason and their four children Asher, Ezra, Elia, and Ada. They worship together at Second Reformed Church in Zeeland, Michigan.
Cynthia Lindsey
Brooke Foster
Cynthia is an MDiv student at Princeton Theological Seminary, pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church (UMC). She holds a BA in Psychology and Law, as well as a BA in Religion with a concentration in Interfaith Studies from Augsburg University. Her involvement in campus ministry deepened her connection to the church and sparked her love for working with youth and other young adults. Cynthia edits blog posts for Polaris to amplify the voices of contributors and creates content for Polaris’ social media channels. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband, Nolan.