The Foundry's Impact

100+ congregations

Have participated in the Coures in the Community program, representing 5,000 individuals from 18 countries and over 15 denominations.

250k+ reached

Through our TheoEd speaker series and its over 50 TED-style talks, discussion guides, playlists, and short animated films.

"We couldn’t fully prepare our congregation to be the public theologians they are without all of the help from The Candler Foundry."
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— Jenn Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor at St. Luke's UMC, Orlando.

"TheoEd talks offers one of the best resources available for people wrestling with spiritual questions. The diversity of topics and presenters is unparalelled!"
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— Jeff Myers, Senior Pastor of Roswell Presbyterian Church

"I am grateful for Candler Foundry teachers and their commitment to scholarship and pastoral sensitivities that made each person who attended feel like a valued member of the course."
— 2024 Courses in the Community Participant

Upcoming Courses

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Paul's Vision of the Church

This course explores the historical context, structure, and spiritual life of Paul’s churches—examining his metaphors for community, his call to edification and holiness, and his vision for the church’s mission in the world.

Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson

Paul's Vision of the Church

This course explores the historical context, structure, and spiritual life of Paul’s churches—examining his metaphors for community, his call to edification and holiness, and his vision for the church’s mission in the world.

Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson

Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:15pm EST. from May 6 - 27, 2026

Lies My Pastor Told Me

In this course, Brent Strawn—author of "Lies My Preacher Told Me"—challenges common misconceptions about the Old Testament. If you’ve ever questioned its relevance, wrestled with its laws or violence, or struggled with its portrayal of God, this class offers fresh insight into why the Old Testament still matters today.

Dr. Brent Strawn

Lies My Pastor Told Me

In this course, Brent Strawn—author of "Lies My Preacher Told Me"—challenges common misconceptions about the Old Testament. If you’ve ever questioned its relevance, wrestled with its laws or violence, or struggled with its portrayal of God, this class offers fresh insight into why the Old Testament still matters today.

Dr. Brent Strawn

Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:45pm EST, from March 19 - April 16, 2026

Unstuck - Coming Soon

A Virtual Discernment Studio
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Sorting out life can be hard. This is your creative space to explore big questions about work, relationships, faith, and your future.

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