Ken Willard, author of Time Management for the Christian Leader and Strategy Matters, is a recognized expert in the church world on the topic of time management. During this session, Ken will discuss the issues raised by the expectations and responsibilities of church leadership. You will need two pens for this session. Ken will cover issues related to preaching, meetings, … Read More
DS Forum: A Forum for District Superintendents
1:00 eastern / 12:00 central / 11:00 mountain / 10:00 pacific A few times a year Blake and Kay host a 60-minute DS Forum to focus on a particular area of SAS. The next SAS DS Forum is coming up on Wednesday, September 15th at noon Central. During this Forum they will be sharing the new preliminary consultation form for … Read More
Olu Brown:Olu Brown: Planning Ahead to Preach During Advent: Offering Hope
The Advent season will be here before we know it. Preparing to preach during Advent is one of the most important tasks that preachers undertake each year. During this session, Olu Brown, pastor of Impact Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the country, will share his advice on preparing to preach during Advent. Using his book HOPE: An … Read More
Olu Brown: Leading Your Congregation in New Directions
All of us wish our congregations were more inspired to move in new directions. Olu Brown, as pastor of one of the fastest growing United Methodist Churches in America, is synonymous with moving and growing congregations. He will be with us September 28 to share his thoughts on ways to get your congregation moving. Olu is the author of several … Read More
Blake Bradford & Kay Kotan: Understanding the Simplified, Accountable Structure
We’ve all heard about SAS, the Simplified, Accountable Structure. But what is it? During this session, SAS experts Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford will discuss: Understanding What SAS Is The Three Phases Important Shifts in the Model to Know Most Common Mistakes in its Practice to Avoid During this one-hour session, Kay and Blake will focus on ministry while making … Read More
Bishop Sharma Lewis: Tips for Preaching During Lent and Easter
As clergy, we are called, among other things, to preach. In September, there was a tremendous response to Bishop Sharma Lewis’ webinar related to preaching for Advent. Bishop Lewis, author of best-selling Lenten guide, Journey to Transformation, will be with us January 11 to lead a one-hour session on Preaching During Lent. Bring two pens. You’ll need them. Bishop Lewis … Read More
Callie & Roz Picardo: Money Talks – A Biblical Take on Saving, Spending and Giving
The good news is, money isn’t the only thing that talks. God also talks. Co-authors of the new best-seller Money Talks, Callie and Roz Picardo share their hope that in listening to God speak, God will direct our steps in all areas- from earning and saving to spending and giving. It’s nearly impossible to avoid the use of money in … Read More
Patricia Sanders-Hall: Love Thy Neighbor – Let’s Get Busy with Sustainable Actions, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 2 session course. Part 1 was offered in March and April. In this second part of the Love Thy Neighbor course by Patricia Sander-Hall, attendees will be given numerous examples of activities from which to select for annual, monthly, weekly and daily activities and behaviors which promote inter-racial harmony. In the beginning, some of … Read More
Patricia Sanders Hall: Love Thy Neighbor – Staying the Course Toward Racial Reconciliation, Part 1
This is the first of two webinars related to this topic by Patricia Sanders-Hall This session will present thoughts and a framework about how church leaders and all people of faith can use the tried and true platform of loving our neighbors in new ways. Building the beloved community for all races of people is the work that helps us to … Read More
Kay Kotan: Game Changers of the Post-Pandemic Church
“Being the church pre pandemic looked different than what it will take to be the church post pandemic – especially if you are looking to be a vital and effective church. Come explore the nine practices the church must fully embrace to thrive in the post pandemic world. Kay Kotan is a professionally credentialed coach who has coached hundreds of … Read More