For decades, we have seen an extreme Israeli/Zionist bias in press coverage of Israel/Palestine. Israeli hasbara (propaganda) has been the nearly universal message in mainstream media. How has that been accomplished so effectively? In what ways does the press present a dishonest and unjust depiction of Israeli oppression and Palestinian resistance? In recent years, we […]
As a child, we were taught that the church was the building. While we intellectually understand that the church is the people, a congregation often makes decisions that lead us to believe that perhaps this is not the case. As we evert the church model for the postmodern, post-Christian world, we need to evert-turn inside-out many of […]
Advent is a time of waiting, preparation, and celebration. In this webinar, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregation prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of […]
Missional alignment challenges us to refocus on the Great Commandment.This webinar will invite you to perform a self-assessment relating to your alignment with God, and why the church exists. You will leave with recommendations for simple steps and small shifts to promote realignment. Together we will explore where the church is going.
Ronald Heifetz is among the world’s foremost authorities on the practice and teaching of leadership. Heifetz founded the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School where he has taught for nearly four decades. His first book, Leadership Without Easy Answers (1994), is a classic in the field and one of the ten most assigned course books […]
The Church is God's method for spreading the good news of Jesus, connecting people in community and helping the hurting in our community. Today's congregations struggle to involve their members and engage their neighborhoods. How do you inspire your congregation to try new things and reach new people? Normal churches, led by regular pastors are […]
Emory University's Candler School of Theology and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta invite you to attend TheoEd Atlanta! Five incredible speakers will deliver short, TED-style talks on spirituality and the life of faith. Join us in person or online!
Across North America, urban centers are growing, creating new challenges and opportunities for rural cities and towns. Rural churches, once a centerpiece of small town life, need new tools for loving their neighbors, sharing the gospel and connecting in community. In this Resilient Church Academy track, Michael Beck and Tyler Kleeberger will share their experience […]
Any congregation can start a Dinner Church, but it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged when trying something new. Congregations that successfully launch and maintain a Dinner Churches often face similar roadblocks. In this Resilient Church Academy Track, you'll learn basic steps you need to help your congregation understand, launch and grow a new […]
What does your neighborhood and your congregation have in common? Both are full of people who dedicate tremendous energy to passions and hobbies. In this Resilient Church Academy track, you will learn a process for helping people reimagine the fun activities they do in their free time as a starting point for launching a Fresh […]
The September COSROW Book Club selection is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Join in a discussion of the book on September 20th at 1pm. https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98737502045 Contact Lindsay Collins if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org
Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. To create landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them, we must 10 remove the invasives on […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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