The pandemic has revealed that many churches were counting on attractive worship gatherings to form their attendees rather than discipleship. What kind of system would raise up devoted disciples—not just useful volunteers. In this track we will explore: How formative, generative discipleship is different from attending worship eventsHow to develop sustainable discipleship systems that work […]

Jesus describes the work of pastoring as both caring for the herd, and pursuing lost sheep. However, training for church leadership is often limited to serving an established congregation in a culture friendly to churches. This track of the Resilient Church Academy will introduce three key skills needed for leading churches in post-COVID North America: […]

How does the prophet Micah’s call for us “to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” apply to the ways we serve and advocate for our low-income children who attend our public schools in North Carolina? Why should all people of faith care about the health of our public […]

Join Blessed Youth author Sarah Griffith Lund for conversation about youth mental health with the authors of Bless This Mess, minister Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O’Donnell. We will discuss the mental health crisis facing our youth and offer practical tools for families and faith communities to help children and teens who are struggling with emotional, social, […]

Are you or your congregation seemingly stuck in a state of missional paralysis? Is it hard to build enough energy simply to keep going, much less start something new that reaches new people? Join a cohort of others for Rethink Congregational Change. Churches and leaders across the country describe a state of burn out. One […]

Being a pastor in today’s church means wearing a lot of hats, and learning how to find hats that fit well may be the secret to finding success as a pastor. During this one-hour session Quincy Brown – United Methodist past in Atlanta, Georgia, former district superintendent, and author of multiple books including The Q.U.E.S.T. for […]

Being a pastor in today’s church means wearing a lot of hats, and learning how to find hats that fit well may be the secret to finding success as a pastor. During this one-hour session Quincy Brown – United Methodist past in Atlanta, Georgia, former district superintendent, and author of multiple books including The Q.U.E.S.T. for […]

With families slow to return and enlisting volunteers harder than ever, it feels like children's ministry doesn't work the way it did before the pandemic. You are still passionate about serving families and helping to disciple children, and now you have the opportunity to reevaluate your approach. This track of the Resilient Church Academy will […]

This year marks an exciting innovation of the Mission u program as United Women in Faith offers three new curricula — one for adults, one for youth and one for children — all focusing on a shared biblical theme: Luke 13. Please join us for Faith Talks May 5, 2 p.m. ET, as we explore this […]

Join us to celebrate and kick off Mental Health Month with the Rev. Dr. Garry Crites, Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness NC (NAMI NC)! Our faith traditions provide some of the greatest tools available for helping those who deal with mental health conditions and their loved ones. Unfortunately, they also serve as […]

"In today’s culture, the word “preaching” often carries a negative connotation – and that negativity continues to grow stronger. And yet, preaching remains an important - if not crucial - aspect of proclaiming the message of the Gospel to a hurting world. Due to the cultural shifts and global changes, now is the time to […]

During Communications Learning Week, church leaders and communicators will gain access to a vast library of on-demand resources including recorded videos, tutorials, podcast episodes, and self-guided work curated by the UMCom training team. Opportunities for peer discussion and networking will round out the week's activities.  The event will feature subject matter experts and communication professionals […]