This course seeks to equip individuals to serve dementia patients and to lead ministries that serve people with dementia and the people who care for them. It is built on the foundational conviction that the Christian faith significantly broadens how people with cognitive impairments are viewed and treated. Such a task requires a basic understanding […]
Designed for Part-Time Local Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers, but open to any person, clergy or lay, this course covers Wesleyan Theology in terms that are practical and relevant for the average church member. The three-fold aspects of prevenient, justifying and sanctifying grace will be explained in terms that show how they operate throughout the […]
The value of generations worshiping together is becoming more clear. This course will explore the place of children in congregational worship and offer practical suggestions for successfully including children in the worshiping community as well as teaching children about the elements of worship. Learners are required to obtain this book for the course: What’s In Worship by […]
This course is for adult Christians who want to support teens and young adults in hearing and following their call. In only three weeks you’ll learn the latest spiritual mentoring practices to help youth and young adults on their faith journey to become mature Christians themselves. It takes more than just casually interacting with a […]
In this course, learners will look at a selection of unnamed women in the Bible through the lens of longing – for Wisdom, for Life, and for Mercy. They will explore ways to name the longings of 21st-century women, as well as ways to move their longing toward fulfillment. They will look at wise (and […]
In today’s fast-paced, non-stop world that loves production and busy-ness, the contemplative way has never been needed more. (W)Holy Faith: The Contemplative Life invites participants to develop or deepen a contemplative approach to their faith lives, and to explore the rich history of practices within the Christian tradition. Contemplation is all about opening ourselves to God, and consenting to God’s […]
February 22 – April 3, 2023 Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent offers an in-depth journey through Matthew’s death and resurrection stories (from chapters 27 and 28), with coaching for powerfully reading, or telling, the stories. This is designed as a Lenten journey for both Biblical storytellers and those who prefer to read the Scripture in […]
February 22 – April 10, 2023 Lent is a wonderful time to add spiritual practices in order to deepen your spiritual journeys. Using our cameras (including cell phone cameras) to “See Differently” is a wonderful way to expand our spiritual sight. In a hectic world it is easy to look and not see. Our minds […]
February 22 – April 7, 2023 Their rabbi was gone from their physical presence. They lived in an era when turmoil greatly influenced the power structure all around them. And the gospels — our guide to the life and lessons taught by Jesus — didn’t exist yet. Still, members of the early church launched a […]
February 27 – March 17, 2023 The history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church for anyone – newcomer or longtime member – who wants to know what’s distinctive about being a United Methodist Christian. We’ll explore the special gifts of theology and witness that the Wesleyan tradition brings to the Church […]
Course Dates: March 6 – 18, 2023 Does your congregation have “enough” of anything? What a crazy question – none of us do! As churches struggle to discern a way forward as Covid wanes, or to discern their future denominational setting, “lack of” all kinds of resources is a universal worry. Bishops often preach to […]
Course Dates: March 6 – May 15, 2023 How do you reconcile the presence of evil in the world with belief in a loving God? How should Christians relate to other religions? Does the “Christ of Faith” bear any resemblance to the “Jesus of History”? Ten Christian and Jewish theologians – world experts in their […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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