Most congregations have struggled to reengage their participants since the COVID-19 pandemic. While leading change is difficult, there are tried and true practices which will help any leader cast a new vision for what their church can be. In this Resilient Church Academy track, you will learn straightforward methods for using weekend gatherings, digital media […]
The Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Racism Task Force and their partners, are pleased to announce our 2022 Speaker Series. During this 4-part series that extends into December and includes a 6-week book study in the fall, we will journey together to prayerfully learn, engage, and tackle our personal and corporate role in addressing racism. Rev. Chebon […]
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 […]
In North America, the nuclear family is often isolated and focused on its own needs and pleasures. The result is not just loneliness and economic pressure, but a lost opportunity to witness to our neighbors how God can create a new kind of family, inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. In this Resilient […]
This course helps lay servants understand and share the world transforming power of connectional giving rooted in the biblical/Wesleyan tradition. Learn About the Course HereThis advanced class is open to anyone who would like to better understand the way your church’s apportionment is utilized. This class maybe used for renewal credit or used as the advanced […]
Faculty: Jeremy Troxler: “The Widow’s Way: Pursuing Justice and Peace through Persistent Prayer and Direct Relationship” Dr. Velda Love: “Radical Spirituality and Radical Self-Care: Caring for and Healing Black and Brown Bodies” Contact: Claire Cox-Woodlief , nc5dayacademy@gmail.com Registrar: Ani Simpkins, 800.849.4433 or ani.simpkins@nccumc.org Sponsor: North Carolina Conference of the UMC and The Upper Room Registration fee includes meals, lodging, lectures, and materials.
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 […]
A prevalent and compelling metaphor for the Christian spiritual life is that of a journey. Invariably, questions arise about the nature of that journey, its ends, its means, its path—i.e., the “landscape” through which and in which that journey happens. Welcome to “Exploring the Landscape of Spiritual Formation” (formerly entitled, “Defining Spiritual Formation”)—an exploration of […]
Churches worry about staying relevant to young people. But they are already experts in a topic that young people today care about – discerning a spiritual and vocational calling. Unfortunately, many churches don’t make a consistent effort to talk about the power of Call and create an environment that celebrates and nurtures Calling. Helping youth […]
Our SEPTEMBER discussion will be The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas Tallamy. Amazon; Bookshop.org; indiebound.org Our October 24 book discussion will feature Sharon Delgado's new book The Cross in the Midst of Creation: Following Jesus, Engaging the Powers,Transforming the World. On 9/27, you'll have the opportunity to engage her in […]
Join Dr. Katelin Hansen, Community Development for All People; L. Susan Stroup, Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers; Dr. Yvette Richards, Della Lamb Community Services and Cornerstones of Care. The speakers will discuss the critical issues facing women in their communities, share their cur-rent work and future programs needed to improve the lives of women and girls. An […]
Many of our churches engage in acts of mercy, creation care, and advocacy, but these actions are not enough to change the underlying system that is causing environmental injustice and climate chaos. We are up against powerful special interests and entrenched institutions that are invested (literally) in keeping things going along the current trajectory. Rev. […]
Pastors, congregations, and church members are invited to two webinars designed to provide hospitality and legal information for immigrants living in the United States.
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