Beyond a Book Study: “Our Unforming: De-Westernizing Spiritual Formation” (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

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Based on the book on this topic written by Cindy S. LeeFrom the author’s Amazon page:Christian spiritual formation resources and teachings have primarily come from Western spiritual traditions. Our current approach to formation comes out of that way of thinking and being, communicating that the white experience of God is the norm and authority. In this […]

$ Get Up to Speed with AI for UMC Church Leaders (Gammon Theological Seminary)

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We know it’s essential to understand how AI might help you accelerate your church growth and increase personal ministry impact. To leverage AI for ministry work, you must learn skills for using generative AI tools in specific use cases for church and ministry. The problem is you don’t have time to get a degree in […]

$799

The Resurrection of an Inclusive Church: United Methodism’s Upcoming General Conference (United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy)

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Join the United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy & Friends (UMARC) two weeks before General Conference begins in Charlotte North Carolina to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing delegates from around the world. Rev. Adam Hamilton of the Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City, Rev. Israel Alvaran from the Philippines Annual Conference, Bishop Karen Oliveto of Mountain […]

Free

Religious Leadership: A Collaborative Model: A Book Discussion on “Picking up the Pieces” (Princeton Theological Seminary)

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Many religious leaders are exhausted, and operating inside of leadership structures that demand over-functioning. Join us for a book discussion that invites leaders to exercise generosity and power-sharing in their organizations. Discover a resource grounded in the exploration of Moses’s leadership in the biblical narrative and paired with contemporary innovators who have forged new collaborative […]

Free

Live from Wespath: A Virtual UMC Event (Wespath)

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Live from Wespath is a no-cost virtual event exclusively for UMC clergy and lay featuring information and insights from Wespath about General Conference, investments, benefits and well-being to help you better navigate your daily life and the general UMC environment.  Last year, more than 350 attendees “met” Wespath staff, asked questions live and discovered additional resources […]

Free

$ Small Church – Including Local Gifts and Conversation in Worship with Teresa Stewart (ClergyEducation.com)

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Small congregations have powerful worship strengths. This webinar is our second webinar from Teresa J Stewart, author of The Small Church Advantage. This webinar dives deep into some specific skills and examples for offering lavish small setting worship. Bring two pens. You’ll need them! Teresa Stewart is host of smallchurch.org and author of The Small Church Advantage.

$30

$ Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course (NCC Lay Servant Ministries)

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The Heritage district Lay Servant Ministries team presents the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries on Zoom with Ken Ripley. ** Registration is open until Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. Heritage district […]

$5 – $20
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Creation Care District Training (NCC Creation Care)

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Last year, both the North Carolina and Western NC Conferences passed similar resolutions urging local churches to form creation care teams or begin (or continue) creation care ministries. To assist local churches, both Conferences have rolled out a collaborative training workshop across the state. Rev. Jarrod Davis, Creation Ministries Coordinator for NCC and WNCC, will […]

Free

$ Preaching a Children’s Sermon (BeADisciple.com)

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Course Dates:April 15 – 26, 2024 Do you find writing a 3-5 minute children’s sermon more intimidating than a 20 minute adult sermon? You’re not alone. Preparing and delivering a children’s sermon can be daunting, and countless people admit to being terrified at the thought of being asked to do so. Fear not — instructor […]

$50
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