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. […]

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 […]

Course Dates:June 13 – July 16, 2022 Presenting Scripture in ways adapted to many modes of presentation has never been more important than today, when those hearing the message may be in person, online, or both. As pastors and small group leaders adapt to the new significance of the internet in ministry, this class will […]

What should you do if your ministry is hit by ransomware? We have the answers! Join UMC Support on June 15, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. CDT to find out exactly what ransomware is, how it can affect your ministry, and the best ways to keep your data safe and secure.

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 June 16 at 11am east / 10am cent / 9am moun […]

Course Dates:June 20 – July 1, 2022 When someone around us is experiencing hurt or grief, we want to do what we can to alleviate their pain. Instead, we often unintentionally say words that add to their pain.  We owe it to ourselves and those hurting to be equipped to meet their pain in the […]