Instructor: Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Explore building and funding congregational budgets, accurate tracking of giving, increasing methods of giving and streams of income, and proper financial administration of funds, examining all from both a theological perspective and from best practices of financial transparency and accountability. COVID-19 lessons, implications, and next stepsUnderstanding the operating, capital, […]
In July, many Americans will celebrate the freedom that we have in our country. Some, like the author of the book mentioned below, celebrate freedom from cancer (for seven years in July)! But, what about those that have just been diagnosed with cancer, or who may not come to know that freedom while here on […]
These are very dear and touching times, during these COVID days, especially for those dealing with personal grief. How timely may this be for us to explore and share about our grief with others who are also grieving! We will be sharing a Book Study together based on the text, “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones […]
Do you like spending time outdoors in God’s creation? Are you looking for a Bible Study that you can do as a family this summer? Do you like to be creative? This Bible Study will encourage your entire family to have fun over the summer learning about God’s creation as they learn Scripture text. Music […]
Do you enjoy recording images with your camera? Have you ever thought of combining the visual aspect of photography with journaling? This class taught by Val Isenhower, photographer and ordained minister, is an experiential class combining the spiritual practice of journaling with the spiritual practice of photography. Photo journaling is a wonderful avenue for listening […]
This course presents a view of apocalyptic messages from the New Testament, based on a preterist interpretation of scripture. (Preterism is a Christian eschatological view that interprets prophecies of the Bible as events that have already happened.) The course begins with a brief general discussion of apocalyptic literature and a review of pertinent first century historical information. Biblical […]
In the twenty-first century, his question echoes through time in a new way: Can this church grow again? For people who care about faith-based communities, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the Kingdom of God, this question is critical. When the pandemic broke out, it badly disrupted church life, already hindered by declining membership, forcing […]
Will your church be planning an annual campaign this year? If the pandemic has moved your folks out of the routine of the annual campaign, this may be the year to innovate and make the campaign more personal than a pre-packaged experience! A campaign can be an important piece, but it is just a piece […]
Walter Cross, Jr., pastor in the Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church, will lead us on the topic, Preaching in the African American Experience. Rev. Cross led this session in February and received rave reviews. He will be leading a webinar on the same topic July 16 at 11am east / 10am cent / 9am moun […]
Are you struggling with reaching all the kids in your class? Do some kids thrive while others disrupt? Are there students of multiple ages trying to learn the same material? Do those with learning differences get lost in the background? If so, you likely find the cookie-cutter lessons hard to implement with your particular group. Perhaps […]
Discipleship Ministries is excited to announce the re-launch of a popular online course for local church leaders: Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers. The course is written and hosted by the Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, who introduces the course and sets up each of the sessions in […]
Registrants will receive a certificate representing one-hour CEU credit and link to webinar video after live event. Col•lab•o•ra•tive Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together. In the shadow of pandemic leadership shifts, it is more important than ever to create a collaborative leadership culture. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers serves as a leadership […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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