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
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
Rachel Gilmore: Reaching People in their 20s, 30s and 40s – the Do’s, Dont’s and Why’s
If you’re like previous attendees, you’ll leave this webinar saying, “Wow!” 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 … 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
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
Dr. Rodney Smothers: Building a Leadership Network to Grow Our Ministry Effectiveness
11:00 am east / 10:00 am cent / 9:00 am moun / 8:00 am pacific Registrants will receive a certificate representing one-hour CEU credit and link to webinar video after live event. In the shadow of pandemic leadership shifts, it is more important than ever to discover ways to grow our ministry skills. One of the most important roles of … Read More
Kay Kotan and Jason Stanley: An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes
Kay Kotan and Jason Stanley offer a roadmap for discernment and implementation for congregations to cooperate strategically and creatively to make a bigger Kingdom impact. You will be challenged, directed, and even coached during this fast hour. The cooperative parish concept has been knocked around in the United Methodist Book of Discipline and annual conference staff organizational charts for decades. … Read More
Kay Kotan and Jason Stanley: An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes
Kay Kotan and Jason Stanley offer a roadmap for discernment and implementation for congregations to cooperate strategically and creatively to make a bigger Kingdom impact. You will be challenged, directed, and even coached during this fast hour. The cooperative parish concept has been knocked around in the United Methodist Book of Discipline and annual conference staff organizational charts for decades. … 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