Join us for this half-day online workshop on staying true to yourself during these challenging political times. During this election cycle, what if... What if there is a way to ease our own anxiety and feel more grounded?What if there is a way to address our own anger and lead with a calm confidence?What if […]
Course Dates:October 7 – 18, 2024 The enneagram can give us compassionate insight into our motives, patterns, and gifts as well as those of others. This course is for clergy as well as church leaders – both formal and informal – who are interested in helping their churches find healthier ways to deal with conflict, […]
Course Dates:October 7 – 18, 2024 This course is for persons called to lead Christian retreats who are looking for ways to guide those they shepherd to grow in the intimacy of abiding in Jesus. Equipped by this two-week course, leaders ranging from the inexperienced to persons with more leadership experience can design retreats centered in the stories of Jesus. You will learn how to design experiences that focus on one […]
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a workshop with Monica Beacham and Carl Frazier…In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which the administrative tasks of the pastor strengthen the mission of the church and are, themselves, acts of ministry in fulfillment of the pastor’s responsibility to “administer the temporal affairs of the church.” […]
What does research reveal about typical church staffing patterns and expenditures? And how can you know if your staffing level is right? Tuesday, October 8, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Dr. Ann A. Michel from the Lewis Center share data and perspectives that can help you think strategically about how your […]
Author Nico Lang is coming to talk with Parents Reconciling Network about his book, American Teenager, which depicts the joys and hardships of everyday life for transgender kids living in a hostile, turbulent time.
The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey inspired every major Black movement of the 20th century. Sayings that live on today—like: “I’m Black and I’m proud,” “Black Power,” “Black Is Beautiful,” as well as the “Back to Africa” movement—are all rooted in the global leader that was Garvey and in his philosophies that have come to be […]
Just Energy for All Working Group meets to receive updates from the national office and plan and execute actions at the national and local level. It is a time to share best practices, engage in peer coaching, deepen connections with Just Energy for All, and expand the work of climate justice among United Women in […]
Join Rev. Mycal X. Brickhouse & Our CEO Paul Hosch on an immersive lunch and learn experience covering grant and funding strategies. Learn how to secure grants and develop funding strategies that will help you expand your church's mission and impact in your community. Join us for this exclusive live webinar.
Red state/blue state politics threaten the foundations of our democracy and tear the fabric of our churches. Congregations and church leaders need new perspectives and insights for navigating this difficult time. At the 2024 Preaching Seminar, featured guest Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade will teach from her thoughtful and timely book Preaching in the Purple Zone: […]
Join us on World Mental Health Day for a webinar featuring Dr. Vergel L. Lattimore III, President and Professor of Pastoral Psychology and Counseling at Hood Theological Seminary. This event will focus on understanding and addressing the lasting emotional and psychological impacts of disasters, offering insights into navigating trauma, building resilience, and fostering emotional well-being. […]
When the early church gathered in the first few centuries, it was often around a shared meal to listen to the “kerygma” or the stories of Jesus. Today’s churches are often so invested in teaching Scriptural principles and denominational dogma that this simple act of storytelling has been forgotten. What if re-centering the Jesus stories […]
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