$ Courage to Ask: What Your People Want to Hear (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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The NCCUMC Financial Discipleship committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, presents a virtual workshop with Bonnie Marden… March 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 Our world is experiencing both increasing wealth and increasing financial needs. Imagine the church as the mission bridge changing the world with courageous invitations and generosity. As leaders, what do we need to […]

$10

Disability Theology (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Disabled people are 26% of the population, and yet, so frequently dismissed or ignored in church communities. In this session, Dr. Amy Kenny will outline the value and importance of disability theology, and invite church leaders to learn from the embodied wisdom of disabled people by practicing disability theology.   Other webinars in our Disability Ministries series include:

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Accessibility Audits and Becoming a Place that Welcomes All (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Does your congregation and church building offer intentional hospitality to people with disabilities? An accessibility audit is a tool to measure not just physical accessibility but also attitudes and accommodations for sensory and communication needs. The audit process helps you set goals for continued progress in making your ministries fully inclusive so that everyone’s gifts […]

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Ableism in the Church (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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It is not possible to be a congregation that welcomes all and a congregation that perpetuates ableism at the same time. But how do we dismantle ableism in our congregations if we do not know what it is or how to recognize it? In this webinar, Melinda Baber will highlight experiences of ableism in the […]

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Behavior 101: Understanding Human Behavior in Faith Settings (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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All behavior is communication. In this behavior 101 training you will learn how people use behavior to communicate their wants and needs. You will also be introduced to behavioral analysis and learn strategies to prevent harmful behaviors from happening. Jesus used many of these strategies in his ministry and soon you can too! Other webinars […]

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Navigating Church Conflict: Discovering the Heart of the Matter (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Conflict within a church community can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for growth and reconciliation. This insightful webinar will delve into the heart of church conflict, helping you understand its root causes and equipping you with essential tools for effectively managing and resolving these issues. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or […]

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Conference-Wide Leadership Training (NCC Center for Leadership Excellence)

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For Lay Leaders and other local church leaders serving in Church Council, Trustees, Finance, Nominations, and S/PPRC… January 7, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join us for one of six virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church. Whether you are starting a new leadership role, or have been serving in church leadership […]

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Teaching So Kids Can Learn (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Deepen your awareness of age-appropriate learning strategies integral to teaching and discipling children effectively. Also, our presenter will share several pointers about shaping your ministry to welcome children with different needs.  Be prepared at your computer with a thin wire hanger and some colorful art supplies such as a few crayons, watercolors, or markers.

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Looking Up: Acknowledging Grief, Embracing Hope (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Join author, birder, and pastor Courtney Ellis for an invitation into simple, gentle, creative spiritual practices that can encourage our hearts as we seek to live with open hands. Whether you’re holding the weight of grief, seeking to lead well through uncertain days, or just eager for a fresh encounter with the Spirit, Ellis is […]

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$ String of Prayers: Contemplating Protestant Prayer Beads with Anne Sims (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a webinar sponsored in partnership with the Commission on the Status and Role Of Women (COSROW). Many different traditions have used prayer beads over the millennia, with the Catholic rosary the most well-known in Christian practice. Using a 33-bead model created in the 1980s, Protestants are exploring and enjoying this means of contemplative prayer. […]

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Preparing for Racialized Storms with Harold Dorrell Briscoe (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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The Center for Leadership Excellence invites church leaders to join us for Preparing for Racialized Storms, presented by the Rev. Dr. Harold Dorrell Briscoe. This webinar introduces a longer training offered by Dorrell and equips churches with the knowledge and skills to prepare for and respond to racially charged events that inflict trauma on the social fabric […]

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Christian Unity in a World of Disunity (Center for Leadership Excellence)

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Jesus’ last prayer in the Gospel of John before he was arrested was that his followers might “be one.”  That seems like a remote dream these days, and yet the call to unity is foundational to who we say we are as United Methodist Christians. This webinar will take a look at why and how […]

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