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Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a Safer Sanctuaries policy — but this is more than paperwork. Safer Sanctuaries is a way of being in ministry. It’s a movement to make our churches safe places for children, youth, vulnerable adults, and the people who minister with them. This training will give you the theological…
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When a church has a lead/associate pastor team or staff members, how does everyone agree on vision and mission? How much room does each person have to live into ministry? How much direction should a lead/senior pastor give and how much freedom? All, and more, contribute to the “get along factor” – how well lead/senior pastors build relationships with other staff, especially appointed associates.
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This book study invites participants to engage in a six-session book study, moving through “When Methods Die: The Writing on the Wall for a Fading Church,” facilitated by the author, the Rev. Dr. Jason Miller-Villegas. The study hopes to continue the conversation started in the book, moving from seeing institutional frailty and death to the…
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The Capital district is pleased to offer this course, which is open to all laity. It’s a great opportunity to explore the many ways laypersons can live out their call to ministry in the United Methodist Church. This course is also a required step for anyone pursuing certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or…
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The Harbor district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. Anyone who is called upon to lead public prayer may feel anxious and possibly inadequate for such a task. This course offers help for novices as well as veteran leaders of prayer as they create and deliver appropriate prayers…


