Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit to begin with. How to work beyond the limits of big-setting, top-down, program thinking. How to go … Read More
Wil Cantrell: Oh no! I don’t know what to preach for Advent.
Oh no! It’s almost Advent and I need to get inspired quickly. Wil Cantrell, popular speaker, author and United Methodist pastor, will join us on November 2 to discuss ideas to help as you make preparations to preach during Advent 2023. Wil’s books include: From Heaven to Earth: Christmas for New Believers, Old Believers, and Nonbelievers ATONE: The Difference the … Read More
Scott Chrostek: Preparing to Preach During Advent
No one could anticipate the surprise that awaited humankind with the birth of Jesus. Two thousand years later, we still look forward in expectation, wondering what lies next. During this webinar, Scott plans to share ideas for preachers as they begin making plans for preaching during the 2023 Advent season. Rev. Scott Chrostek is the Executive Pastor of Ministries and … Read More
Teresa Stewart: The Small Church Advantage
Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit to begin with. How to work beyond the limits of big-setting, top-down, program thinking. How to go … Read More
Charles Maynard: Preaching from the Gospel of John
Join Charles Maynard, author of A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John, as he shares his thoughts on how to bring the Gospel of John to life during their sermons. Maynard believes a good story doesn’t have to be explained. During this session, he will offer insights on sharing the Gospel of John and offer examples of tips to … Read More
Rachel Gilmore: Reaching People Under 40- the Do’s the Dont’s and the Why’s
Most churches are struggling to connect with younger generations. What if the very way we think of church and do church is part of the problem? Join Rachel Gilmore for this webinar where we can explore principles that we find in Scripture and current research that can help us effectively reach those under 40 in our communities right now. Rachel most … Read More
Charles Maynard: Preaching from the Gospel of John
Join Charles Maynard, author of A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John, as he shares his thoughts on how to bring the Gospel of John to life during their sermons. Maynard believes a good story doesn’t have to be explained. During this session, he will offer insights on sharing the Gospel of John and offer examples of tips to … Read More
Charles Maynard: Using Storytelling in Your Preaching to Make Easter Memorable
The mark of a good story is when your congregation begins to say, “That made me remember a time when …” Good storytelling leads listeners to take your story and make it apply it to their own situations. Good preaching and good storytelling go hand in hand, and the ability to inspire your congregation is never greater than Easter Sunday, … Read More
Bishop Sharma Lewis: Tips for Preaching During Lent and Easter
11am east / 10am cent / 9am mtn / 8am pac Bishop Sharma Lewis reminds us that as clergy, we are called, among other things, to preach. There is a tremendous response each time Bishop Lewis leads a webinar on preaching – and she is serious about including brand new information each time she leads a session for us. Bishop … Read More
Olu Brown: Preaching and Leading During Lent 2023
11 am Eastern / 10 am Central /9 am Mountain /8 am Pacific During Lent, worshipers around the world join together in a common theme of Christian faith, practicing self-reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on Calvary. It is not only a time of individual reflection, but a time of communal reflection, reminding us that we are … Read More