Why is Christmas the hardest time of year to preach when it should be the easiest? We know the story: God comes from heaven to earth to live among us and save us. So why do we find it so hard to preach passionate Advent and Christmas sermons? Perhaps it is because we know the story so well that telling … Read More
Charles Maynard: Preaching for Advent & Christmas – Stories of Light
On Thursday, October 22, Charles Maynard will lead his first online session on the topic: Preaching for Advent & Christmas – Stories of Light. Charles has quickly become one of our most popular webinar leaders, and for good reason. He is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s author of more than 30 books, including … Read More
Olu Brown: Leading Your Church Toward “Destiny Living” Instead of “Default Living”
We almost titled this webinar, “Getting on The Right Side.” At age 17, while giving the eulogy at his grandfather’s funeral, Rev. Olu Brown heard what he later realized was an audible call to ministry: “It was a heart-strangely-warmed moment for me,” he said. “I feel deeply committed and called to shepherding people along a path that helps them to … Read More
Wil Cantrell with Guest Tarah Kesterson: Preaching to the Camera in a Time of Crisis
COVID-19 seems to have made “TV Preachers” out of all of us, whether we like it or not. During this one-hour webinar, Wil Cantrell, pastor and author of Unafraid & Unashamed, will be joined by former WCYB-NBC news anchor Tarah Taylor to share some ideas and tips to make preaching to a phone, camera or iPad a little less daunting … Read More
Susan Groseclose: Church Leaders – Preparing Yourself For Lent
As Lent approaches, it’s especially important to prepare ourselves for the weeks leading up to Easter. As church leaders, Lent is a time for reflection and spiritual growth that replicates Jesus Christ’s withdrawal in the desert for 40 days. In the desert Jesus spent time pondering, growing spiritually, and overcoming temptations. Together, let us discover ways that key spiritual practices … Read More
Kelly Brown & Ken Willard: Church Ecology: Creating a Leadership Pathway for Your Church
Each local church is an ecosystem. The health of a church is measured, maintained, and improved by its leaders—the ecologist. Authors and coaches Rev. Kelly Brown and Ken Willard will share key facets from their new book. This class will review different leadership development approaches, the importance of creating a leadership development culture, and leadership competencies. Participants will also discover … Read More
Glenna Manning & Wil Cantrell: Preaching and Teaching the Christmas Story
Participants will receive a certificate for 1-hour CEU credit. It’s fall and Advent is just around the corner. Wil Cantrell, co-author of From Heaven to Earth: Christmas for New Believers, Old Believers, and Nonbelievers, joins Glenna Manning, author of From Heaven to Earth: Study Guide for Leaders to lead this one-hour session meant to provide ideas and tips to make … Read More
Glenna Manning & Wil Cantrell: Preaching and Teaching the Christmas Story
Participants will receive a certificate for 1-hour CEU credit. It’s fall and Advent is just around the corner. Wil Cantrell, co-author of From Heaven to Earth: Christmas for New Believers, Old Believers, and Nonbelievers, joins Glenna Manning, author of From Heaven to Earth: Study Guide for Leaders to lead this one-hour session meant to provide ideas and tips to make … Read More