This is a course for anyone who works in ministry. How do you care for yourself when you spend all your time caring for others? How do we recover and restore our spiritual vitality and passion to put energy back into our work?  We can’t forget that, in addition to being Christians, we are humans and […]

Are you longing for a deeper spiritual path? Looking for a framework for understanding mystical experiences of women? Or just wanting to learn a little of the history and theology of mystical faith? This two-week course on Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition should help you with all of that. We’ll start by looking at […]

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 […]

Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR.Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.

Join us to learn about how harm reduction and HIV are connected. We will learn about different ways congregations can get involved in this important work.

Instructor: Dr. Ann A. Michel Explore the biblical and theological basis for healthy congregational stewardship and survey best practices for cultivating generosity. Topics include: Cultivating generosity in challenging timesKey doctrines related to stewardship and generosityTithing and Biblical standards of givingUnderstanding giving patternsImplementing successful stewardship campaignsDeveloping a year-round stewardship calendar The course is online with optional […]

Course Dates:June 6 – 18, 2022 “In the beginning, God created…humans in God’s image, and gave them dominion among all the creatures of God’s creation.” What does that mean for us American Christians in 2022? Does God care how we live on the earth? Is how we treat our environment, and our fellow human and […]

Course Dates:June 6 – July 3, 2022 Grief can be a lonely place, and those who care for persons who are grieving often find themselves at a loss. Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving will explore how persons who work with grieving friends or family can guide them to grow during this difficult time. The […]

Course Dates:June 6 – July 1, 2022 A follow-up to BeADisciple.com’s “Introduction to the Enneagram,” this course is for those who already have an awareness of the Enneagram and the Enneagram type they consider to be “their” type, or their home space. Learners will explore the central triads of the Enneagram, how Enneagram stance influences how they experience and relate to the world, […]

4-5 MONTH HYBRID COHORT JOURNEY FOR TEAMS & INDIVIDUALS About this event Do you believe your church's best days are behind or ahead? Whether your congregation is breaking new ground or stuck in a rut, we all have access to God's abundance and creativity through the Holy Spirit. So, why do some leaders seem more […]

In these times of stress and uncertainty, it is often difficult for churches to maintain current levels of activity, let alone plan ahead. A period of intentional, prayerful listening in the congregation may provide the boost you need. This hour-long webinar session offers a practical guide to a range of listening activities, including focus groups, […]

This is an overview course that provides helpful background for all laypersons in service in the church and community. It is also required for all who pursue recognition in Lay Servant Ministries. The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. […]