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Description: The apostle Paul is widely considered the hero of (Protestant) Christianity, who defended the universal gospel, whose core message is that we all equally receive God’s salvation by grace through faith in Jesus. Yet, this view often comes with two…

Description: Are you entering a new call? Engaging in interim ministry? Learn a new technique to help you learn more about the community you are joining. Silent brainstorming is focus group technique to discover the complexities of a topic. The technique taps…

Description: This workshop will explore Martin Seligman’s PERMA model (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement) as a framework for ministry. Cultivating emotions that can broaden and build, such as joy, wonder, and gratitude, can…

Description: A discussion of a few of the major concepts in contemporary religious thought on ecological ethics, using the film “Avatar II” as a touchpoint for the conversation. Participants are invited to watch Avatar II beforehand and answer the following…

Description: Taking a cue from "The Lazy Genius", Kendra Adachi, we focus on naming what matters most in our ministry context when it comes to faith formation so that we can create ministries that support the needs of our particular congregations and form…

Description: Dr. Robert Emmons says, “Gratitude is not just a switch to turn on when things go well; it is also a light that shines in the darkness.” Psychologists have proven the health and wellness benefits of being grateful. In this webinar, we dig deeper into…

Description: Unbeknownst to many, an Irish abolitionist-preacher named James Hickey (1800-1866) planted the first protestant church on Mexican soil in 1864. As an agent of the American Tract Society, Hickey organized missionary campaigns in south Texas and…

Description: In Acts 8, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch, an unnamed pilgrim to Jerusalem who appears in Luke’s story of the church, and then disappears after an encounter with Philip. Who was the Ethiopian eunuch, and how does his role fit into the story of…

Description: Parables are a prominent part of Jesus of Nazareth’s teaching in the New Testament. The Synoptic Gospels feature some of the most famous parables, such as the Prodigal Son and The Good Samaritan. The disciples ask Jesus a question that is also…

Description: What does it mean to say that the church is a community of the baptized?
How have you seen your baptismal identity guiding you at different stages of your life?
Can you give examples of how the church’s baptismal spirituality is connected to…