The General Board of Discipleship has published it’s Fall Webinars for Effective Ministry
If you are interested in attending a webinar click Register here
Below are the list of Webinars being offered.
Sept 5 at 6:30 PM CDT – Develop Your Ministry Plan, part 1
The first of a 4 part series for teams in congregations to develop a ministry plan to focus ministry in your church. Series builds on School of Congregational Development and is open to all. Future sessions are Oct 3, Nov 7 and Dec 5.
Sept 12 at 6:30 PM CDT – What Happened to the Offering?
Cash and checks are getting left behind as plastic becomes the currency of our culture. If the offering has a purpose in worship beyond collecting money to pay the bills, we need to be intentional in helping it adapt to the new realities.
Sept 17 at 6:30 PM CDT – Creative Thinking in Faith Formation: An Ancient /Future Approach
Beginning with Jesus’ teaching methods, this webinar will reflect on what we know about adult learning and effective teaching and learning today.
Sept 18 at 1 PM CDT – Pastors Read
Read and discuss The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duhigg with people across the country.
Sept. 19 at 6:30 PM CDT – Building a Health Ministry in Your Congregation
UMCOR Health, Parish Nurses and the Center for Health provide resources from the UMC Health Ministry Network for new and existing health ministries. Learn how one congregation started cancer support groups that reach hurting people who might otherwise not come to church.
Sept 24 at 6:30 PM CDT – Church Council: Incorporating Younger, Diverse Leaders
Healthy, vital churches continuously bring new people into leadership. Learn how to lead together across generational difference in work styles and values.
Sept 26 at 10 AM CDT – Guiding Children in a Violent World
Whether it is bullying, gun violence, physical abuse, or violent images, our children face violence in some form nearly every day of their lives. While we can set limits, some is beyond our control. Explore ways to guide children at different stages of life.
Sept 26 at 1 PM CDT – Principles of Vitality for District Superintendents
District Superintendents can leave the ‘crisis of the day’ to consider their important role as missional strategists for the churches in the district. This webinar will focus on tools for equipping clergy to lead toward congregational vitality.
Oct 8 at 6:30 PM CDT – Long Range Planning as a Movement of Hope
Helping long range planning committees to focus on the BIG PICTURE through developing a strategic ministry plan that is focused beyond the walls of the church.
Oct 10 at 1 PM CDT – District Superintendents: Reaching Diverse, Younger and Non-churched People in your District
How God is working right now to bring younger, diverse people into a relationship with Christ and the church. How a DS can help her or his churches join in this movement of Christ.
