Course Dates:April 28 – May 9, 2025 This course is for persons called to lead Christian retreats who are looking for ways to guide those they shepherd to grow in the intimacy of abiding in Jesus. Equipped by this two-week course, leaders ranging from the inexperienced to persons with more leadership experience can design retreats centered in the stories of Jesus. You will learn how to design experiences that focus on […]

Are you passionate about reaching those outside the traditional church setting? Fresh Expressions offers not just a vision for how to engage people in new and different ways, but also a set of markers that guide this adventure. We call these markers the Fresh Expression Journey and these guideposts have shown the way for thousands […]

Michael Roberts is the senior pastor at First United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Michael has written a series of books based on John Wesley’s sermons, each set in a particular season of the church year. His new book in the series, Radically Blessed: The Core Teachings of Jesus through the Sermons of John Wesley, is based on […]

Our churches are aging, our congregations are shrinking, and young adults are disengaging with faith at an alarming rate. Join us for an exciting webinar based on his new book Followers Under 40, exploring how younger generations can deepen their engagement with Jesus and the church today. We’ll discuss the challenges facing the church, the unique […]