Do you long to reach new people with the love and good news of Jesus Christ — on brand new mission fields? Most of us have learned how to make the most of Facebook and YouTube in our churches, but what about using other platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Marco Polo to meet and invite […]

Grief can be a lonely place, and those who care for persons who are grieving often find themselves at a loss. Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving will explore how persons who work with grieving friends or family can guide them to grow during this difficult time. The three-week course will share a book study […]

Rich in imagery, story, and emotion, the world of country music is a space where many turn to grieve, celebrate, endure, and even pray. Hank, Loretta and Johnny are just a few examples of how country music helps form the faith of so many people. Country Music and the Christian Faith is a course for […]

What is the core of Christian faith? Is it reasonable for modern people? In ten inspiring lessons, the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity. Lessons expand on the themes of Wright’s acclaimed book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense and are appropriate for established […]

A Christian at any age is a role model. Perhaps this is most true in later adulthood. One of the many ways this is true is that older adults have experienced loss: loss of loved ones, loss of independence; some may even feel a loss of purpose. During such a “dry” season, older adults can […]

All of us wish our congregations were more inspired to move in new directions. Olu Brown, as pastor of one of the fastest growing United Methodist Churches in America, is synonymous with moving and growing congregations. He will be with us September 28 to share his thoughts on ways to get your congregation moving.Olu is […]

Join Keith Sexton and Jacob Dye as we present the Creation Care team’s regenerative agriculture toolbox. Whether you’ve never heard of regenerative agriculture or you’re already engaged in the work, the toolbox will help you take the next step in restoring our planet’s health. Register for this webinar

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Dr. Eliseo A. Mejia is a pastor, missiologist, and a church-planting leader. He has been planting churches the last 30 years in different cultures, contexts, and countries. God opened the door to join Fresh Expressions USA team as the National Director of Expresiones Divinas (Fresh Expressions) in Spanish throughout the country. He guides a wide […]

Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan Assistance and Placement Program as well as an advocacy update from our CWS Advocacy Team. Attendees […]

Is retirement just about living in a permanent state of vacation? About sitting in rocking chairs and eating earlier? Surely there is more to retirement than this. Even in retirement, we desire to be people with a purpose. As we approach and enter the stage of retirement, new questions emerge: “What will I do? Who […]

Getting access to broadband in rural NC can be a huge issue- for faith communities, local governments, businesses, and families. But talking about broadband adoption is a conversation about access and also equity- and one that must address our individual relationships with technology and connection. Chat with Maggie Woods, Program Manager of the BAND-NC Digital […]