In this short course we will sit with Jesus and listen to Him as he turns both prayer and fasting on their sides and brings quite surprising and distinctive teaching on the who, what, when, why, and where of it all. You can’t sit with Jesus for any length of time without being both inspired […]
Course Dates: March 6 – 18, 2023 Does your congregation have “enough” of anything? What a crazy question – none of us do! As churches struggle to discern a way forward as Covid wanes, or to discern their future denominational setting, “lack of” all kinds of resources is a universal worry. Bishops often preach to […]
Course Dates: March 6 – May 15, 2023 How do you reconcile the presence of evil in the world with belief in a loving God? How should Christians relate to other religions? Does the “Christ of Faith” bear any resemblance to the “Jesus of History”? Ten Christian and Jewish theologians – world experts in their […]
Course Dates: March 6 – May 1, 2023 This is an Adult Education Course hosted by Gregory Ingram featuring contributions by 9 of the world’s leading Methodist scholars. It builds on the history of Methodism by examining Methodist beliefs and focusing especially on those doctrines that make Methodists distinctive. Eight half-hour long presentations by leading […]
Learn new ways to address the challenge of congregational innovation. Tuesday, March 7, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Many churches today find it difficult to adjust to changing circumstances. Traditional models of leadership are not working for new and unfamiliar issues. For many congregational leaders, preserving cherished traditions while discerning God’s new thing is a challenge. Trying to […]
The mark of a good story is when your congregation begins to say, “That made me remember a time when …” Good storytelling leads listeners to take your story and make it apply it to their own situations. Good preaching and good storytelling go hand in hand, and the ability to inspire your congregation is […]
Do you wish your leadership could make a real difference for the church? For your community? For the Kingdom of God? Christian ministries just like yours are achieving success. Yours can, too. During this 90-minute online seminar you will learn: Register for a 90-minute seminar that will open your eyes to the miracles that are […]
In this online conversation, Duke Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery discusses his latest book, "Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race," with two leading scholars in fields that are important to the book. For this panel discussion, Dean Powery, an associate professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, is joined by the […]
OVERVIEW Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States will directly experience sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the CDC. The effects of these trauma can negatively impact relationships with family, friends, community, and even God. This two-session program will use lecture, demonstration, discussion, and role play to […]
The Center For Leadership Excellence presents a webinar specifically designed for UMC laity… March 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm How can we, as United Methodists, utilize our present denomination’s challenges as a catalyst for joining Christ in mission? Dedicate an hour to reflect on how we can empower forward momentum in our churches. Willimon will focus on […]
Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial.Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips US-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training. […]
Course Dates: March 13 – 24, 2023 Grace is God’s un-merited, unconditional love and acceptance freely given to all. Yet as Christians, saved by grace, often we are unable or unwilling to extend that grace to others. This is a course designed to help you learn about grace while exploring the practices that help you […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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