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There are many self-paced online learning resources<\/a> for United Methodists. Published by UMC agencies and partner organizations, these resources offer training on most every aspect of ministry work and Christian living. The NC Conference Media Center is highlighting three new online resources that were recently published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microaggressions 101<\/a>
This comprehensive, self-paced online course from the General Commission on Religion and Race is designed to help church leaders, pastors, and people of faith recognize, understand, and respond to microaggressions with both wisdom and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Loves Diversity \/ Dios Ama la Diversidad<\/a>
This bilingual (English and Spanish) children\u2019s curriculum from the General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates God\u2019s beautiful creation in all its colors, cultures, and stories. Designed for ages 4\u201310, this five-session series invites children to discover how God made everyone unique and wonderfully different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relational Discipleship Kickstart<\/a>
Drawing from scripture, research, and the experience of real life ministry leaders, this online course, produced by TENX10 and hosted by Fuller Equip, equips you with practical ways to incorporate relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus into your ministry, so young people can share in Christ’s full and abundant life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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