This course is based on the widely-used book Journey through the Psalms, and features video lessons by its author, Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary. Through the course of eight weekly sessions, the course provides a vehicle to bring the Psalms to life for prayer and worship in the local […]

April 4, 2022 is the 54th anniversary of Rev. Dr. King’s assassination, and the 55th anniversary of his historic A Time to Break Silence speech delivered at Riverside Church in New York City. This speech went beyond civil rights to condemn militarism, racism, and extreme materialism, enforced by a culture of violence, as the source […]

April 4, 2022 is the 54th anniversary of Rev. Dr. King’s assassination, and the 55th anniversary of his historic A Time to Break Silence speech delivered at Riverside Church in New York City. This speech went beyond civil rights to condemn militarism, racism, and extreme materialism, enforced by a culture of violence, as the source […]

This Retirement Webinar covers information specifically for participants who are planning to retire in 2022, including: Annuity choices for the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit plan (CRSP DB)Distribution options for the CRSP Defined Contribution plan and the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)Options for deferring your benefitsNavigating Benefit Access […]

As United Methodism divides, congregations & members have choices "to stay or not to stay" within the denomination. This webinar explores options and differences between organizational models, power of bishops, appointment or non-appointment of pastors, property questions, teaching on human sexuality, chargeable offenses, etc.

In the shadow of pandemic leadership shifts, it is more important than ever to create a collaborative leadership culture. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers serves as a leadership coach and consultant in the areas of new church development and congregational revitalization. He is the co-author of Cry From the Pew, Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape and Blank Slate: […]

Join our Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative for a webinar to learn about youth’s unique barriers while trying to navigate the HIV health care continuum. We will walk through the HIV health care continuum and how each pillar presents challenges for youth and how faith communities can get involved in eliminating these barriers.

We’ve all heard about SAS, the Simplified, Accountable Structure. But what is it? During this session, SAS experts Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford will discuss: Understanding What SAS IsThe Three PhasesImportant Shifts in the Model to KnowMost Common Mistakes in its Practice to Avoid During this one-hour session, Kay and Blake will focus on ministry […]