Are you longing for a deeper spiritual path? Looking for a framework for understanding mystical experiences of women? Or just wanting to learn a little of the history and theology of mystical faith? This two-week course on Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition should help you with all of that.  We’ll start by looking at the […]

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 four-week course will share a book study […]

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 four-week course will share a book study […]

Duke Divinity School's Office of Wesleyan Engagement is hosting a free two-part interactive lunch time seminar with Bishop Ken Carter and Rev. Dr. Audrey B. Warren entitled "The Future of “First Churches”: Foundations, Partnerships and Legacies." This event is geared toward clergy and laity serving churches that have historically found themselves at the geographic and […]

The event will focus on five dimensions of well-being and provide information that will inspire and encourage clergy of all ages and stages in ministry.

Bishop Palmer is excited to announce his next Leadership Clinic guest, Jemar Tisby, on November 9, 10a-12p EST. Jemar Tisby is a New York Times Bestselling author, the Deputy Director of Narrative and Advocacy at the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, and the founder of The Witness, Inc. His bestselling books, The Color of Compromise: […]

Registration ENDS November 8, 2021 Why Should You Attend? Are you working to increase food access and wishing you could provide more fresh food options? Have you become overwhelmed by the thought of figuring out how to do that?  If you’re wondering how other communities are “making the case” for local food purchases, even when […]

While remote work isn’t new, it certainly is newly widespread. A recent Gallup poll found that 56% of workers in the United States are working remotely all or part of the time. Some of us may be moving toward a hybrid work environment, but there’s no denying that thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden trend towards remote […]

General Commission on the Status and Role of Women Presents I AM Her Lunch and Learn- Part II of "2020 Geographic Trends of Gender Disparities in Compensation for UMC" with Dr. Magaela Bethune on Thursday, November 11th at 12 PM CDTGCSRW is taking last year’s I AM Her Women’s Leadership Summit and bringing you I […]

Ken Willard, author of Time Management for the Christian Leader and Strategy Matters, is a recognized expert in the church world on the topic of time management. During this session, Ken will discuss the issues raised by the expectations and responsibilities of church leadership.You will need two pens for this session. Ken will cover issues […]

Many testify that their experiences of the Christian church have not aligned with these words spoken by Jesus. In fact, Christianity has been anything but good news for a lot of peoples and cultures over the centuries. It is no wonder that Christendom finds itself in rapid decline as people are leaving the Western church […]

The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School is hosting the sixth and final seminar in its fall seminar series,“Thinking about Theology and Mental Health: Bible, Spirit, and Church” with John Swinton, PhD, RMN, RN. John Swinton is professor in practical theology and pastoral care and chair in divinity and religious studies at the University […]