Leaders of adult ministries, trustees, and pastors often recognize that vulnerable adults – and the volunteers who work with them – are at risk of abuse or accusations of abuse, without knowing how to reduce that risk. This course will help congregations to 1) define who is – or might become – a vulnerable adult, […]
Spiritual formation is an arena of ministry and study that focuses on the process of conforming to the image of Jesus Christ, for the sake of others. It is a crucial consideration in youth ministry, not only for the youth but also for the adults who surround them – including leaders, volunteers, and parents. Through […]
Ken Willard, author of Time Management for the Christian Leader and Strategy Matters, is a recognized expert in the church world on the topic of strategic planning for the church. During this session, Ken will discuss the ways to create a strategic plan for your church and – just as importantly – how to carry the plan out. You […]
Are you able to recall a time in your life when someone reached out to you with the love of Christ and changed your life forever? Do you have a burning desire to share God’s love with others? Do you want the Light of Christ within you to be a beacon to those lost in […]
This newly revised and expanded class explores the idea of photography as a spiritual practice. Photography is a path to stilling the heart and soul in order to hear God and to sense the presence of God in the beauty of God’s creation. Val Isenhower, photographer, author and ordained minister, teaches the class. We will […]
This Summer the COSROW Book Club invites you to read: Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad https://www.amazon.com/.../B07T3X.../ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0... Read this book over the summer and join us in August for a book discussion. Zoom link:https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98737502045
Foundations and conference leaders offering this Wesleyan personal finance curriculum share insights and tips from their experiences hosting Saving Grace cohorts. Learn how this financial literacy course is equipping pastors to increase their financial well-being by taking charge of their financial practices. Peer learning and inspiration ensured! Because financial well-being is increasingly an area that foundations and conference leaders […]
When your church has a crisis, how can you be ready? Join us for a three-week workshop series and learn the skills you need to provide an immediate response in a crisis, develop successful strategies for pre-empting or managing a crisis, and avoid critical mistakes that can cause long-term damage. Register once and we will […]
Kay Kotan and Jason Stanley offer a roadmap for discernment and implementation for congregations to cooperate strategically and creatively to make a bigger Kingdom impact. You will be challenged, directed, and even coached during this fast hour. The cooperative parish concept has been knocked around in the United Methodist Book of Discipline and annual conference staff organizational […]
Why does The United Methodist Church do things the way it does? And what does any of this have to do with trying to be a place and a people that embody the Kingdom of God? This course will help participants get their bearings and consider the specific structural challenges The United Methodist Church faces […]
Outreach and Design Using Canva is a four-week, online learning experience. Course facilitators will lead you to get the most out of Canva including design for social media, presentations, scheduling communication, and much more. The course will run August 15 through September 9, 2022. Registration will close on Wednesday, August 10 at 5 PM Central Time. Space is limited! Content […]
Older adults dread the day when they have to turn in the car keys, acknowledge their infirmity, or leave a family home behind. They don’t want to become a burden on their children or others. All of these transitions may be happening to your parents. Right now. No one can hide from aging—not your parents […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
919-779-6115
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The United Methodist Church
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Garner, NC 27529
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