We are excited to announce our second annual Redeeming Creation conference! Redeeming Creation is a virtual conference offered to any and all Christians who want to further their understanding of what it means to be a participant with God in the redemption of creation. This year’s Redeeming Creation will be held on April 23, 2022, […]

What does Jesus’ mission have to do with creation care? What does it mean for disciples of Christ? Join us for this interactive session where we will examine one of the most famous passages in Scripture, its call to care for God’s creation and its connection to UWF’s Just Energy for All campaign. This session […]

Delivered to You takes place in the afternoon for two days, April 25-26. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. CST on both days. On April 26, there will be optional breakout opportunities beginning at 11:30 a.m. CST. The event will focus on five dimensions of well-being and provide information that will […]

Delivered to You takes place in the afternoon for two days, April 25-26. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. CST on both days. On April 26, there will be optional breakout opportunities beginning at 11:30 a.m. CST. The event will focus on five dimensions of well-being and provide information that will […]

This two-week course is for restless doers who are looking for new ways to learn about discipleship from Jesus. In this engaging course, you will also begin to connect with the skills and concepts the first disciples knew implicitly from fishing and boating, even if you don’t have prior fishing or boating experiences. The class […]

This two-week course is for passionate gardeners who are curious about how to grow their faith by using God’s scriptures and creation as their example. By the second day you will begin to take a hands-on approach to cultivate your faith with God’s help, even if you don’t think you have a green thumb. The […]

Spiritual formation isn’t new; it’s only been lost for a while. (Dallas Willard, Leadership Journal, Summer 2005) What is this arena of ministry which folks are calling “Spiritual Formation”?How does it compare and contrast with the popular notion of “Christian discipleship”? Defining spiritual formation is a two-week introduction to the field of spiritual formation–designed to […]

Sparkhouse has great resources for summer use: Journey Together: Twelve Intergenerational Summer EventsGood Stewards Together: Twelve Intergenerational Summer EventsCreative Arts Camp: Four Summer VBS Programs.ReNew: The Green VBSDigital Activity Kits for Summer You are invited to attend a 45-minute webinar and walk through these resources as well as explore other Sparkhouse options for summer use.

In the context of America’s rising Christian nationalism, pastors and church leaders face a particular challenge: how to navigate the hot-button issues that are being used to divide people while leading public witness at a moment when many see faith as a principal driver of division. This 4-session seminar is a journey to Pentecost designed […]