To say we live in challenging times has almost become a boring cliché.  Yet we think it’s not an exaggeration to say that in November 2019 we had no idea of what was coming.  These 18-plus months have seen an explosion of crisis and calamity that have shocked us, rousing us from whatever complacency we […]

Every day, each of us faces economic choices, from where we live, work, and bank to what we eat and throw away. Those decisions can lead us deeper into anxiety and alienation, or they can lead us toward wholeness and community. The Bible is not silent on these choices, but offers much to consider about […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder, also called PTSD, is the failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, sexual assault or a traumatic incident. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. PTSD can happen to anyone. […]

Dr. Larry Hurtado contends that worship of Jesus was a very early, widespread and radical practice for 1st century believers. A renowned professor at Edinburgh College, Hurtado is an expert in Christian origins. In this course, Hurtado utterly refutes those skeptical scholars that propose that belief in the divinity of Jesus grew incrementally over time. […]

Communicating During Seasons of Change is a four-week, online learning experience. You will be prompted to utilize interactive eLearning modules, read articles on various topics, watch videos, participate in live sessions, and interact with the discussion board. Course facilitators will help you and your team navigate seasons of change in your church. The course session will […]

Duke Divinity School is hosting Pastoral Care in Times of Division, a webinar led by Dr. Jan Holton, as part of the 2021 Convocation and Pastors' School. Join us for a session exploring providing pastoral care in the midst of a divided society. The webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is requried. Dr. Jan […]

We sometimes hear faith and reason presented as opposites, as if we have to choose one over the other. But life is far more integrated than that. God has given us the gift of reason as a tool for our lives of discipleship. How should we use it? Let’s chat with Dr. Filipe Maia about […]

The Advent season will be here before we know it. Preparing to preach during Advent is one of the most important tasks that preachers undertake each year.During this session, Olu Brown, pastor of Impact Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the country, will share his advice on preparing to preach during Advent.Using his […]

The sessions will be from 10:30 - 11:45 AM on four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning October 20 and ending on November 10.You can receive 0.5 CEU for participating in all four sessions. The discussion topics are: Session 1 (Oct 20). The Yearly Stewardship Ministry CalendarSession 2 (Oct 27).The Annual CampaignSession 3 (Nov 3). Basic Church FinanceSession 4 […]

The Center for EcoJustice at the Iliff School of Theology is pleased to announce its next conference – to be held virtually on October 21 and 22. The conference will focus on the intersection of environmental racism and immigration. What impact does shifting climate have on populations whose lands are being devastated? Forced to leave, […]

This year, Preaching WELL is an opportunity to hear from our NCC preachers about how they have both struggled and succeeded at crafting sermons on three topics that challenge our everyday lives and our experience as Christians. These virtual sessions will be a time of exploration and sharing and will include experiences from our speakers, […]

Does your church have access to underutilized or unused land? Are you looking for ways to increase your partnerships in your community to promote health, conservation, or social justice? Faith + Lands 101 will provide participants with tools, resources, and examples of how churches can use their land to promote stewardship, partnerships, conservation, and more.