Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit to begin with. Since writing her book, The Small Church Advantage, in 2023, founder […]

Finding your joy in mission...The story of the Good Samaritan has always stood out to Deaconess Clara—even as a child. Her question was always… “but if I don’t help, then what will happen to this man?” Deaconess Clara will explain how growing up with people who offered unconditional love to everyone shaped and molded her. She will […]

When it comes to explaining artificial intelligence, Kevin Slimp is a favorite speaker among academic and corporate audiences. In this webinar, Kevin will focus on hte potential uses of AI in churches, plus explain exactly what it is, where AI came from, and potential pitfalls of AI use.

There’s a good chance you’ve seen Rachel speak at an Annual Conference event or read about her work. She has become a recognized voice in the area of ministry with “younger” adults in the United Methodist Church. In this webinar, Rachel with respond to the questions: Where have our young adults gone? and “How can […]

Join IEI's Faith & Community and BAND-NC teams for a peer sharing webinar highlighting rural faith communities around North Carolina and their digital inclusion efforts. We'll hear from faith leaders on the ground and North Carolina's Office of Digital Equity and Literacy. Bring your questions!