Your congregation really cares about food- but how do you talk about hunger, those who need food, and those who give food? Join Justine Post (Resourceful Communities) and Michelle Osbourne (RAFI) as they talk about what having honest conversations about rural food ministries and partnerships has looked like for congregations they work with. Register for […]
Your congregation really cares about food- but how do you talk about hunger, those who need food, and those who give food? Join Justine Post (Resourceful Communities) and Michelle Osbourne (RAFI) as they talk about what having honest conversations about rural food ministries and partnerships has looked like for congregations they work with. Register for […]
The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School is hosting the first seminar in its annual seminar series on “Pursuing Shalom in an Age of COVID 19: Some Theological Considerations” with Patrick T. Smith, Ph.D., associate research professor of theological ethics and bioethics, senior fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, and associate […]
As we continue to move in our Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, we would like for you to participate in a couple of workshop events. More info. Register for this workshop
We have some fantastic personal and church “Awakening” resources for you this Fall! Join us for a free, 60-minute Zoom webinar where we'll give you the highlights and to enable you to ask any questions you have about a resource. Register for this webinar
Join George C. Jones, Jr. (Executive Director of Farmer Foodshare), Phoebe Gooding (Toxic Free NC), Bobby Jones, and Cooper Sykes (NCCUMC) in a discussion about how communities, particularly BIPOC communities, are impacted by environmental degradation, and the work being done to combat these problems. Register for this webinar
Coming together with our faith communities will be more important than ever this Advent season. In this special online event, three of our most popular and thoughtful authors discuss together their new studies and what inspires them at Christmas. Adam Hamilton remembers the ten years since his Christmas classic, The Journey, was published and how this fascinating […]
Rural congregations have found different rhythms during the COVID-19 pandemic- online, in person, and hybrid. With the delta variant, polarizing views on safety, gathering, and personal choice have made the job of being a faith leader navigating different opinions precarious. We'll talk with Rev. Dawn Daly-Mack, balancing her role as a nurse and pastor while […]
Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath will be sharing with us about the spirituality of creation care, and particularly its gifts for healing in our lives. Register for this webinar
This course will lead you to the spiritual richness of meaning in the New Testament with the companion of a new look at the New Testament. “A New New Testament” is the controversial work of a group of 19 scholars referred to in the book as the New Orleans Council. Edited by Hal Taussig, who also wrote extensive introductory matter, “A New New Testament” includes 10 “recently […]
Are you looking for inspiration to help you serve others through worship in your congregation? Do you know the difference between praising God, and worshiping God? Join me for two weeks to come alive in God’s presence in a unique study of praise and worship that will broaden your understanding and draw you into a […]
So many Christians spend their lives in pursuit of the next spiritual high while ignoring the reality that God is ever-present in their ordinary days. “Blessing Book” introduces a process that is about coming home to oneself and to God. Learners in this course will cultivate a sense of presence to life and to God that […]
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 […]
For twenty-five years, Kevin Slimp has been a household name in the world of corporate and United Methodist communications. Having keynoted thousands of conventions and events internationally, Kevin understands the worlds of both corporate and church communications.As a former annual conference director of communications and current publisher of Market Square Books, Kevin will share tools […]
In this latest episode of Amplify Live, join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings. Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow Torah, God’s word; he told them parables to help them discern questions of […]
This webinar, led by Jimmy McKinnell of Life Around the Table, will introduce participants to Eating Together Faithfully, a framework for conversation designed to walk church communities through various food and faith topics. The framework is aimed at motivating churches to participate in food justice both on the individual level and as communities of faith. Register for this […]
After over 18 months of doing our best to live into BOTH/AND, many churches are feeling a mixture of exhilaration and exhaustion when thinking about the continuation of hybrid worship. While many have seen their reach extended, some have begun to lose their passion and resolve for creating truly hybrid worship experiences. As in-person numbers have […]
This session will focus on the impact that North Carolina’s failure to close the health insurance coverage gap through some sort of Medicaid expansion has on the physical, emotional, and financial health of the people of our state and on how people of faith can become involved in advocating for a North Carolina solution. The […]
People often turn to a faith leader when they are struggling or need guidance. Throughout the pandemic, we've heard how inaccessible affordable, available, safe, and culturally appropriate mental health care can be for clergy themselves. Elder Hanna Broome will reflect on the challenges and opportunities of having rural clergy receiving their own mental health care. […]
How are we called to participate in God’s freedom work in the world? Pastors and laity sometimes wrestle with how ordinary people of faith can help create equity in a culture that privileges some and suppresses others based on race, gender, class, and other intersecting differences. Join the Rev. Tex Sample for a live webinar […]
Bishop Palmer is excited to announce his next Leadership Clinic guest, Nadia Bolz-Weber, on September 17, 10a-12p EST. Nadia Bolz-Weber is a three-time New York Times bestselling author who has been called “a pastor for America’s outsiders.” The community of faith she planted in Denver—House for All Sinners and Saints—is a haven for a diverse community […]
Bishop Palmer is excited to announce his next Leadership Clinic guest, Nadia Bolz-Weber, on September 17, 10a-12p EST. Nadia Bolz-Weber is a three-time New York Times bestselling author who has been called “a pastor for America’s outsiders.” The community of faith she planted in Denver—House for All Sinners and Saints—is a haven for a diverse community […]
The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School is hosting the second seminar in its annual seminar series “Health, Wholeness, and Humanity: The Stewardship of Creation as if Matter Mattered” with Brian Volck, MD, MFA. Brian Volck is a pediatrician who received his undergraduate degree in English Literature and his MD from Washington University in St. Louis […]
La Espiritualidad de la Resiliencia en la Comunidad Hispana y Latinx: Una experiencia de la Academia para la Formación Espiritual que será ofrecido en español y por internet usando la plataforma de Zoom. Esta experiencia con una persona de la facultad, consistirá en seis sesiones, de medio día cada una. El impacto acumulativo de esta vivencia de varias […]
La Espiritualidad de la Resiliencia en la Comunidad Hispana y Latinx: Una experiencia de la Academia para la Formación Espiritual que será ofrecido en español y por internet usando la plataforma de Zoom. Esta experiencia con una persona de la facultad, consistirá en seis sesiones, de medio día cada una. El impacto acumulativo de esta vivencia de varias […]
Zoom in with us Saturday, September 18, at 6 p.m. to watch and discuss the 60-minute documentary, Theirs is the Kingdom.The film follows the rare creation of a contemporary fresco mural inside the sanctuary of Haywood Street UMC in Asheville, NC. This is a painting not of the rich and powerful, but of people battling homelessness, addiction, and […]
The new course is written and hosted by the Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, who will introduce the course and set up each of the sessions in videos. Ken will also serve as instructor for the course, interacting with participants through their responses to questions throughout the course, and answering questions […]
Have you ever found yourself feeling distant from God or in a bit of a spriritual slump? Have you ever felt that perhaps you weren’t deserving of His time; that there were bigger things going on in the world so “maybe, I’ll just take a step back and wait my turn.”? If so, then this […]
The loss of a beloved animal companion is like no other loss because our relationship with animals are like no other. Our culture tells us that an animal companion is an engaging toy, and that our grief over its death is alarming and ill-placed. Our culture is just flat wrong. The love and comfort of […]
Many churches and church leaders are unsure of how to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community.This course will enable church leadership to create children, youth, and family ministries that can fully love and embrace LGBTQ people. Course materials will include short articles, videos, and class discussions. A Zoom component will be offered on Tuesdays from […]
Join Duke University Chapel, Duke Divinity School, the Duke Alumni Association, and "Everything Happens: A Podcast with Kate Bowler" for a conversation with Dr. Kate Bowler '10, associate professor of the history of Christianity in North American, and Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, dean of Duke University Chapel and associate professor of homiletic at Duke Divinity […]
Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters. To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables. To others, he’s a pastor at one of […]
We live in a molten era where so much is changing and therefore anything is possible. Will America become a nightmare or a dream? So much depends on leaders like you. Are you ready to be an architect of an America where people from all identities thrive? This session with veteran interfaith leader Eboo Patel […]
Me / Us / the World Living Inside God’s Great Story An interactive online event featuring conference presenters James Finley, Barbara Holmes, Jacqui Lewis, Brian McLaren, Richard Rohr, and Mirabai Starr. In this time of great unknowing, how do we expand our sense of self to include love, healing, and forgiveness—not just for ourselves and […]
A distinguished historian, academic and occasional evangelist I know was hushed by his stunned wife after he said to a friend he was visiting in the hospital, “I hope you don’t die.” A sentiment delivered sincerely but oh-so-awkwardly. Expressing care to someone in need – whether within the community of faith or beyond—may seem the […]
This course is open to anyone who would like to become more comfortable praying in public. The course will help participants grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich your personal prayer life. The course may be used as the required ‘Leading Prayer’ course to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Register for this […]
Do you long to reach new people with the love and good news of Jesus Christ — on brand new mission fields? Most of us have learned how to make the most of Facebook and YouTube in our churches, but what about using other platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Marco Polo to meet and invite […]
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 three-week course will share a book study […]
Rich in imagery, story, and emotion, the world of country music is a space where many turn to grieve, celebrate, endure, and even pray. Hank, Loretta and Johnny are just a few examples of how country music helps form the faith of so many people. Country Music and the Christian Faith is a course for […]
What is the core of Christian faith? Is it reasonable for modern people? In ten inspiring lessons, the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity. Lessons expand on the themes of Wright’s acclaimed book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense and are appropriate for established […]
A Christian at any age is a role model. Perhaps this is most true in later adulthood. One of the many ways this is true is that older adults have experienced loss: loss of loved ones, loss of independence; some may even feel a loss of purpose. During such a “dry” season, older adults can […]
All of us wish our congregations were more inspired to move in new directions. Olu Brown, as pastor of one of the fastest growing United Methodist Churches in America, is synonymous with moving and growing congregations. He will be with us September 28 to share his thoughts on ways to get your congregation moving.Olu is […]
Join Keith Sexton and Jacob Dye as we present the Creation Care team’s regenerative agriculture toolbox. Whether you’ve never heard of regenerative agriculture or you’re already engaged in the work, the toolbox will help you take the next step in restoring our planet’s health. Register for this webinar
You're invited to Leadership Institute 2021 for inspiration, practical ministry tools and proven strategies to strengthen your church and your own leadership. Register for this event
Dr. Eliseo A. Mejia is a pastor, missiologist, and a church-planting leader. He has been planting churches the last 30 years in different cultures, contexts, and countries. God opened the door to join Fresh Expressions USA team as the National Director of Expresiones Divinas (Fresh Expressions) in Spanish throughout the country. He guides a wide […]
Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan Assistance and Placement Program as well as an advocacy update from our CWS Advocacy Team. Attendees […]
Getting access to broadband in rural NC can be a huge issue- for faith communities, local governments, businesses, and families. But talking about broadband adoption is a conversation about access and also equity- and one that must address our individual relationships with technology and connection. Chat with Maggie Woods, Program Manager of the BAND-NC Digital […]
Is retirement just about living in a permanent state of vacation? About sitting in rocking chairs and eating earlier? Surely there is more to retirement than this. Even in retirement, we desire to be people with a purpose. As we approach and enter the stage of retirement, new questions emerge: “What will I do? Who […]
God calls every Christian to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Sandy and Brian Jackson discuss processes to help individuals discern and respond to God’s particular call on their lives. They encourage each person to recognize and employ his or her spiritual gifts for […]
A down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bi-vocational pastors, and others newly arrived in the pulpit. Recent years have seen a considerable increase in the amount of financial resources required to support a full-time pastor in the local congregation. In addition, large numbers of full-time, seminary trained clergy […]
Helps seminary professors, leaders, ministers, mediators, facilitators, and conflict transformation consultants turn conflict from a negative force into a positive one grounded in biblical principles, love of God, neighbor, and self.Transforming conflict into a positive rather than a negative force is a spiritual pursuit and needs to be grounded in biblical principles: love of God, […]
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