Course Schedule

The courses listed here are currently enrolling.

For a complete list of courses, view our Course Catalog — many courses allow you to sign up to be notified the next time the course is offered.

This schedule is arranged by start date. Use column headings to sort by Course Title, Instructor, Category, or Price.

Start	Title	Instructor	Category	Affiliation
02-08-23	Congregational Leadership: Wesleyan Theology	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
02-13-23	How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings
02-13-23	Let Them Come to Me: Children in Worship (New class!)	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
02-13-23	Mentoring Young People in Their Faith	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
02-20-23	Biblical Women, Lenten Longing, and 21st Century Lives (New class!)	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
02-20-23	(W)Holy Faith: The Contemplative Life (New class!)	Benjamin McWhorter-Rush	Spiritual Formation
02-22-23	Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
02-22-23	Acts as a Lenten Journey	Todd Seifert	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
02-27-23	CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
02-27-23	Called To Preach	Beth Perry	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
02-27-23	CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Jesus' Abba: An Introduction to the Process-Relational Perspective on God	Joshua Reichard	Theology	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Class Leaders: Recovering A Tradition	Nan Nelson	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-06-23	Loaves and Fishes: Discovering Hidden Possibilities for You and Your Church	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
03-06-23	Serious Answers to Hard Questions	Scott Pickering	Christian Education	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
03-06-23	Methodist Identity: Our Beliefs	Scott Gallagher	Theology	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
03-06-23	Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders	Lisa Buffum	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	Theology of Ministry with People with Disabilities	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Children’s Ministry as Leading Spiritual Education	Danielle Bell	Children's Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
03-13-23	Teaching Theology: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
03-13-23	Theology and Church Administration(New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	United Methodist Studies	Beth Galbreath	United Methodism	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	When It Hurts…Where Is God (New class!)	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Theology Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Biblical Faith and Christian Education	Dena Kitchens	Church Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Music Ministry: Its Administration and Practice (New class!)	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Teaching the Biblical Faith for Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
03-20-23	Honor Thy Father and Mother As They Age	Ed Zinkiewicz	Older Adult Ministry
03-20-23	Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century	David Palmer	Older Adult Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
03-20-23	Come to the Waters	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-20-23	Teaching and Leading Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Christian Education
03-20-23	Introduction to Labyrinths (New class!)	Karen Knight	Prayer & Meditation
03-20-23	Cultivating a Resilient Spirit (New class!)	Benjamin McWhorter-Rush	Care for Self & Others
03-27-23	Becoming Accountable Disciples	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-10-23	Journey Through the Psalms	Darla Thieler	Theology	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
04-10-23	Come to the Table	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
04-10-23	For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts	Barbara Justis	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
04-17-23	Helping Others Grow Through Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
04-17-23	Embracing Personal Prayer	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-17-23	Afire With God: Becoming Spirited Stewards	John Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-24-23	Women’s Ministries 3-day Sampler	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
04-24-23	Preaching a Children’s Sermon	Elaine Short	Children's Ministry
04-24-23	Hope and Justice for Creation	Beth Galbreath	Creation Care
04-26-23	Congregational Leadership: Time Management	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
05-01-23	Biblical Storytelling I	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
05-01-23	Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation	Beth Perry	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
05-10-23	From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon	Beth Perry	Church Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
05-15-23	Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
06-05-23	Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
06-05-23	Pray Like Jesus: Rediscovering the Lord’s Prayer (New class!)	Barbara Justis	Prayer & Meditation
06-05-23	Transforming the One Room Sunday School Classroom	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
06-05-23	The Ministry of Spiritual Direction and Companionship	Anna Chua	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
06-07-23	Congregational Leadership: UM History and Doctrine	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
07-05-23	The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
07-10-23	Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
07-10-23	Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ	Darla Thieler	Evangelism
07-10-23	Teach Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
07-10-23	Journaling With Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
07-31-23	Developing a Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience	Darla Thieler	Music & Worship Ministry
08-07-23	Spirituality and Photography	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
08-21-23	Biblical Faith Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	Crisis Care and The Victory [Crisis Care II] (New class!)	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	A Practicum in Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
09-06-23	Congregational Leadership: Church Administration	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
10-09-23	Sharing the Journey: Traveling from Diagnosis to Letting Go (New class!)	Gail Compton	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
10-11-23	Congregational Leadership: Sacraments	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
01-10-24	Congregational Leadership: Pastoral Care	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership

Course Catalog

**This is a list of all courses offered on BeADisciple, whether they are currently enrolling or not.**

For a list of courses which are currently enrolling, view our Course Schedule.

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This catalog is organized by course topic. Use column titles to sort by Course Title, Instructor, Category, or Price.

Title	Instructor	Category	Affiliation
After You Say "I Do": A Marriage Retreat	Ashley Whitley	Care for Self & Others
The LSM Basic Course: Connecting and Serving During COVID-19	David Palmer	Care for Self & Others
Ministry for Dementia Patients: Serving the Forgotten through a Spiritual Lens	Dorothy Kropf	Care for Self & Others	Lay Servant Ministries
A Retreat: Nature, Connection, God and Self	Ginifir Giddinge	Care for Self & Others
Caring for Yourself: The Caregiver	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Caring for the Caregiver	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Finding Calm in the Storm	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Creating Sacred Space	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
The Joy of Self-Care for the Holidays	Hilda Davis	Care for Self & Others
The Practice of Love	Jonathan Brink	Care for Self & Others
Sentiments of a Survivor: Having the Conversation About Cancer	Melody Cole	Care for Self & Others
Before You Say "I Do": A Pre-Marriage Retreat	Shirley Connally	Care for Self & Others
A Guidance and Counseling Approach to Helping Others	Shirley Connally	Care for Self & Others
Increasing Creativity to Serve God	Teryl Cartwright	Care for Self & Others
Teaching Biblical Faith to Children	Brenda Hicks	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Children’s Ministry as Leading Spiritual Education	Danielle Bell	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Transforming the One Room Sunday School Classroom	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
Creating Your Own Vacation Bible School	Frank Friend	Children's MInistry
Nurturing Spiritual Development in the Lives of Children	Jenny Smith	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Teaching Theology to Children	Kathie Phillips	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Active Learning for Today’s Children	Pamela Deck	Children's Ministry
The Biblical Foundations of TRUST	Amy Valdez Barker	Christian Education
Walk with Mother Teresa in Darkness and Light	Asayo Thomas	Christian Education
Mysticism in World Religions: Interspiritual Practice	Asayo Thomas	Christian Education
Biblical Storytelling for Summer	Beth Galbreath	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation	Beth Perry	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Parenting on Purpose	Chrissy Ruehl	Christian Education
Biblical Faith and Christian Education	Dena Kitchens	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Finding Peace in an Anxious World	Donna Jensen	Christian Education
Present at Jesus's Feet	Harriet Wilkin	Christian Education
Sharing Faith at the Table	Harriet Wilkin	Christian Education
Falling in Love...Finding God: How Strengthening Your Marriage Grows You Closer to God	Jerome Herauf	Christian Education
Afire With God: Becoming Spirited Stewards	John Zimmerman	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
On Visiting the Sick: Methodist Responses to Disease and Pandemic	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Christian Education
Administering Christian Education Programs	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Using the Common English Bible: A Primer	Joshua Reichard	Christian Education	Certified Lay Ministry
Theology and Christian Education	Kate Hanch	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Out of Exodus: A Journey of Open and Affirming Ministry	Mary Merriman	Christian Education
How to Study the Bible	Nancy Golden	Christian Education
World Religions	Nancy Golden	Christian Education
Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies	Pamela Deck	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Journey Through the Psalms	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Passionately Christian, Compassionately Interfaith	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Methodist Identity: Our Story	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Devotion to Jesus: The Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Women Speak of God	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Leading Like Nehemiah	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
A Study of Wesleyan Denominations: A Deep Dive into 10 Branches Inspired by John Wesley	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
The Remarkable Life of Susanna Wesley	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Grace: What is it?	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Galatians: It is All About Grace	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Teaching and Learning in Christian Education	Tamar Wasoian	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Off to See: Using Nautical Knowledge for Deeper Discipleship	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
Creating Sunday School for Those Who Hate Sunday School	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
Adapting Any Resource to Fit Your Small Group	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
True Colors For Faith Leaders	Amy Valdez Barker	Church Administration & Leadership
Culture Matters: Understanding Cultural Identity in Mission	Amy Valdez-Barker	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Communication, Public Speaking and the Church	Arlene Schmidt	Church Administration & Leadership
Hope and Justice for Creation	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
Loaves and Fishes: Discovering Hidden Possibilities for You and Your Church	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
United Methodist Studies	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Teach Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Creating Safe Spaces: Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership
Peer Supervision & Support for Spiritual Direction	Cindy Foster Serio	Church Administration & Leadership
Mission Through A Lens of Abundance	Dana Lyles	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Called to Teach: A Practical Resources for Churches Course	Debbie Kolacki	Church Administration & Leadership
The Changing 21st Century Sunday School	Debbie Kolacki	Church Administration & Leadership
Planning for the Church Emergency	Frank Friend	Church Administration & Leadership
So, You’re a United Methodist Lay Leader… Now What?	Frank Friend	Church Administration & Leadership
LGBTQ Inclusion in Children, Youth, and Family Ministries	Gwendolyn DeRosa	Church Administration & Leadership
Biblical Compassion and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Serving in your Ministry Context	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Finance and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Congregational Leadership: Church Administration	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Sacraments	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Pastoral Care	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Wesleyan Theology	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Time Management	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: UM History and Doctrine	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Starting Right: The Biblical Foundations for Engaging in Mission	Jeremy Basset	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders	Lisa Buffum	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Faith Communities' Response to Domestic Violence	Martha Banks	Church Administration & Leadership
Class Leaders: Recovering A Tradition	Nan Nelson	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Leading Missional Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Teaching and Leading Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership
Connecting and Leading Lay Volunteers in Ministry	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership
Mutuality in Mission – Where the Rubber Meets the Road	Sheree Reece	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
It’s Bible Storytime: Leaving a Lasting Impact on The Kids in Your Life	Shirley J. Connally	Church Administration & Leadership
Mentoring Young People in Their Faith	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Helping Young People Hear God in Campus Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Standing Against Racism Today	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Photography as Ministry	Val Isenhower	Church Administration & Leadership
God’s Mission, Our Journey	Beth Galbreath	Evangelism	Lay Servant Ministries
Transforming Evangelism	Christine Zimmerman	Evangelism	Lay Servant Ministries
Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ	Darla Thieler	Evangelism
Teaching Biblical Faith: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Teaching Theology: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Evangelism as Congregational Outreach	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Evangelism as Congregational Care & Nurture	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Creative Faith Expressions	Harriet Wilkin	Evangelism
Writing Your Christian Testimony	Marla Laney	Evangelism
Evangelism: How to Love Your Neighbors to Christ	Nancy Golden	Evangelism
Bridges Not Walls, Pt. 1: Communicating With Those Who Are Grieving	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Constructing the Bridge, Pt. 1: Loss and the Mourning After	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Crossing the Bridge: Life After Loss	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Bridges Not Walls, Pt. 2: What to Say in Times of Crisis, Grief, and Heartache	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Constructing the Bridge, Pt. 2: The Path to Hope and Healing After Loss	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Across the Rainbow Bridge: Grieving the Death of a Pet	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Navigating Loss: A Survival Course for Widowed Persons	Donna Marie Todd	Grief
Growing Through Our Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
Biblical Storytelling I	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling II	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Patterned by Grace: How Liturgy Shapes Us	Daniel Benedict	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Your Ministry of Leading Worship	Daniel Benedict	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Developing a Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience	Darla Thieler	Music & Worship Ministry
Writing Bible-Based Plays, Step by Step	Darlene Resling	Music & Worship Ministry
Preaching a Children's Sermon	Elaine Short	Music & Worship Ministry
Dementia Friendly Worship Ministry	Harriet Wilkin	Music & Worship Ministry
Engage and Inspire: Worship Planning for a New Time	Harriet Wilkin	Music & Worship Ministry
Psalms: Songs and Prayers of the Heart	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Singing our Faith: The Power of Theology and Music	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Congregational Song: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Music Ministry: Its Administration and Practice	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Country Music and Christian Faith	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Music & Worship Ministry
Then Sings My Soul: How to Write a Hymn	Nancy Golden	Music & Worship Ministry
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century	David Palmer	Older Adult Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Honor Thy Father and Mother As They Age	Ed Zinkiewicz	Older Adult Ministry
Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide	Gail Compton	Older Adult Ministry
Disability Awareness	Dorothy Kropf	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Ministry with People with Disabilities	Dorothy Kropf	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Disability, the Bible, and the Church	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology of Ministry with People with Disabilities	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Leading a Life With God	Daniel Wolpert and Trey Everett	Prayer & Meditation
Spiritual Journaling	Debbie Kolacki	Prayer & Meditation
Retreat: The Many Ways We Pray	Ginifir Giddinge	Prayer & Meditation
Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
Introduction to Labyrinths	Karen Knight	Prayer & Meditation
Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life	Sandra Chambers	Prayer & Meditation
Praying for the 7 Mountains of Influence in America (National Day of Prayer)	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Time With God: A Prayer Retreat	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Time With God: A Thanksgiving Prayer Retreat	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Learning to Pray, Baby Steps	Tom Albin	Prayer & Meditation
Contemplative Photography Old and New	Val Isenhower	Prayer & Meditation
Liminal Space and Photography	Val Isenhower	Prayer & Meditation
Teaching Methodism in the Rural Church	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Building Relevant Leadership Structures in Rural Congregations	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Parable and Miracle: The Gospel and Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Engaging the Bible in Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Rural Relationships and Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Transforming Rural Places Through Congregational and Community Partnerships	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Theology in Rural Communities	Marc Boswell	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Children of Abraham	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Advent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Women, Lenten Longing, and 21st Century Lives	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Biblical Women, Advent Waiting, and 21st Century Lives	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
From Passion to Promise	Harriet Wilkin	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Welcome to the Manger	Harriet Wilkin	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
A Lenten Journey to True Self	Jim Reiter	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
The ‘I Am’ Statements of Jesus	Lisa Buffum	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Taking Back Advent: Moving Toward the Miraculous	Nancy Golden	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
40 Days with Wesley	Pamela Deck	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Christmas: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly	Staff	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Acts as a Lenten Journey	Todd Seifert	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Seeing Differently: A Lenten Journey with Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Advent: A Photography Journey	Val Isenhower	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Going Deeper: Beyond Mission Trips into Mission Mutuality	Amy Valdez Barker	Spiritual Formation
The Ministry of Spiritual Direction and Companionship	Anna Chua	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
A New New Testament	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Meditation With Hymns	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Prayers and Scriptures	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Mysticism: Women and Men Mystics in the Christian Tradition	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Journey Through Lectio Divina	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Foundation of Men: Christian Mysticism	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Mysticism and Resistance	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
For Such a Time as This	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
The 3 Colors of Leadership	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life: 7 Gateways to Spiritual Growth	Brian McCaffrey	Spiritual Formation
Embracing Personal Prayer	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Finding Serenity	Debbie Ross	Spiritual Formation
A Daily Dose of Faith, Hope and Love	Debbie Ross	Spiritual Formation
The Genealogy of Christ: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
Drawing Nearer to God Through Personal Devotion: Part I	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
Drawing Nearer to God Through Personal Devotion: Part II	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
The Promise of New Hope	Harriet Wilkin	Spiritual Formation
Celebrating God’s Creation	Harriet Wilkin	Spiritual Formation
One New Habit, One Big Goal: Change Your Life in 10 Weeks	Jack Shitama	Spiritual Formation
Introduction to the Enneagram	Jim & Kathy Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Exploring the Landscape of Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
A Survey of the Life of Jesus	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Exploring Spiritual Formation: Mapping Our Journeys Back Home to God	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
The Art of Living Intentionally	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Practices for Personal Transformation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Teaching Biblical Faith for Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
A Practicum in Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
The Enneagram for Growth	Kathy Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Becoming Accountable Disciples	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Come Read, Write & Learn With Me: A Family Guide to Exploring the Bible in Age-Appropriate Ways	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
The Joy of Christmas: A Bible Reading Plan	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Jesus in Me	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
God's Purpose for the Family	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Knowing God	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Soul Reset	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Help is Here: Letting Jesus Lighten your Load	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
A Life Worthy of the Gospel	Staff	Spiritual Formation	Wesley Academy
The Book of Ruth: It's Not About Romance	Stephanie Rollins	Spiritual Formation
1&2 Peter: Staying Strong Through the Struggles	Stephanie Rollins	Spiritual Formation
Aiming at Maturity	Steve Rankin	Spiritual Formation
Cultivating Faith: Gardening as an Experiential Bible Study	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Called to Connect: Lay Leadership Beyond 2020	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Do You Want to Be Creative?	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Write Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Discerning God's Will formerly Living into the Answers	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Journaling With Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Spirituality and Photography	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Make Your Digital Content More Accessible	Dorothy Kropf	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Communications	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Digital Escape Room	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Social Media	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Worship Service	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Presentations and Games	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Administrative Programs	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Stewardship Online	Teryl Cartwright	Technology & Communication
Come to the Table	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries
Come to the Waters	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries
A Contemporary View of Christian Eschatology	Bob Buice	Theology
Screwtape Letters	Dorothy Kropf	Theology
Jesus' Abba: An Introduction to the Process-Relational Perspective on God	Joshua Reichard	Theology	Certified Lay Ministry
Salvation: Historical and Contemporary Approaches	Marc Boswell	Theology
Race and Racism: A Theological Approach	Marc Boswell	Theology
In God's Time: The Bible and the Future	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Methodist Identity: Our Beliefs	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Simply Christian	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Serious Answers to Hard Questions	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Rebuild & Renew the Church Post-Pandemic	Jenn W	Trainings
How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings
DISCIPLE Bible Study Facilitator Self-Paced Training	Lisa Buffum	Trainings	DISCIPLE Bible Study
Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition	Asayo Thomas	Women's Ministry
Biblical Faith Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Women’s Ministries 3-day Sampler	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Women’s Ministries II: Leadership Growth and Development	Martha Banks	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Women’s Ministries I: Spiritual Growth and Development	Susan Tesar	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Ministry with Youth	Bill Podschun	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Building Relationships through Youth Ministry	Harriet Wilkin	Youth Ministry
Leading Camp & Retreat Ministries into the Future	Jack Shitama	Youth Ministry
Teaching Theology with Youth	Lori Richey	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Adolescent World	Lori Richey	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Returning to the Well: Soul Matters in Youth Ministry	Lori Richey & Jim Reiter	Youth Ministry
Teaching Biblical Faith with Youth	Lori Richey & Laurence Greenwood	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Practicum in Youth Ministry	Matt Vaughan	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Helping Young People Hear God at Camp	Teryl Cartwright	Youth Ministry
Campus Ministry: Empowering Congregations to Support Students	Teryl Cartwright	Youth Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries

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Course Schedule

The courses listed here are currently enrolling.

For a complete list of courses, view our Course Catalog — many courses allow you to sign up to be notified the next time the course is offered.

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Start	Title	Instructor	Category	Affiliation
02-08-23	Congregational Leadership: Wesleyan Theology	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
02-13-23	How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings
02-13-23	Let Them Come to Me: Children in Worship (New class!)	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
02-13-23	Mentoring Young People in Their Faith	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
02-20-23	Biblical Women, Lenten Longing, and 21st Century Lives (New class!)	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
02-20-23	(W)Holy Faith: The Contemplative Life (New class!)	Benjamin McWhorter-Rush	Spiritual Formation
02-22-23	Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
02-22-23	Acts as a Lenten Journey	Todd Seifert	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
02-27-23	CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
02-27-23	Called To Preach	Beth Perry	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
02-27-23	CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Jesus' Abba: An Introduction to the Process-Relational Perspective on God	Joshua Reichard	Theology	Certified Lay Ministry
02-27-23	Class Leaders: Recovering A Tradition	Nan Nelson	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-06-23	Loaves and Fishes: Discovering Hidden Possibilities for You and Your Church	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
03-06-23	Serious Answers to Hard Questions	Scott Pickering	Christian Education	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
03-06-23	Methodist Identity: Our Beliefs	Scott Gallagher	Theology	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
03-06-23	Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders	Lisa Buffum	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	Theology of Ministry with People with Disabilities	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Children’s Ministry as Leading Spiritual Education	Danielle Bell	Children's Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
03-13-23	Teaching Theology: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
03-13-23	Theology and Church Administration(New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
03-13-23	United Methodist Studies	Beth Galbreath	United Methodism	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	When It Hurts…Where Is God (New class!)	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Theology Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Biblical Faith and Christian Education	Dena Kitchens	Church Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Music Ministry: Its Administration and Practice (New class!)	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	Teaching the Biblical Faith for Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
03-13-23	CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
03-20-23	Honor Thy Father and Mother As They Age	Ed Zinkiewicz	Older Adult Ministry
03-20-23	Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century	David Palmer	Older Adult Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
03-20-23	Come to the Waters	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
03-20-23	Teaching and Leading Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Christian Education
03-20-23	Introduction to Labyrinths (New class!)	Karen Knight	Prayer & Meditation
03-20-23	Cultivating a Resilient Spirit (New class!)	Benjamin McWhorter-Rush	Care for Self & Others
03-27-23	Becoming Accountable Disciples	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-10-23	Journey Through the Psalms	Darla Thieler	Theology	Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies
04-10-23	Come to the Table	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
04-10-23	For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts	Barbara Justis	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
04-17-23	Helping Others Grow Through Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
04-17-23	Embracing Personal Prayer	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-17-23	Afire With God: Becoming Spirited Stewards	John Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
04-24-23	Women’s Ministries 3-day Sampler	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
04-24-23	Preaching a Children’s Sermon	Elaine Short	Children's Ministry
04-24-23	Hope and Justice for Creation	Beth Galbreath	Creation Care
04-26-23	Congregational Leadership: Time Management	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
05-01-23	Biblical Storytelling I	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
05-01-23	Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation	Beth Perry	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
05-10-23	From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon	Beth Perry	Church Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
05-15-23	Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
06-05-23	Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
06-05-23	Pray Like Jesus: Rediscovering the Lord’s Prayer (New class!)	Barbara Justis	Prayer & Meditation
06-05-23	Transforming the One Room Sunday School Classroom	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
06-05-23	The Ministry of Spiritual Direction and Companionship	Anna Chua	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
06-07-23	Congregational Leadership: UM History and Doctrine	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
07-05-23	The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
07-10-23	Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
07-10-23	Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ	Darla Thieler	Evangelism
07-10-23	Teach Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
07-10-23	Journaling With Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
07-31-23	Developing a Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience	Darla Thieler	Music & Worship Ministry
08-07-23	Spirituality and Photography	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
08-21-23	Biblical Faith Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	Crisis Care and The Victory [Crisis Care II] (New class!)	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
08-21-23	A Practicum in Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
09-06-23	Congregational Leadership: Church Administration	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
10-09-23	Sharing the Journey: Traveling from Diagnosis to Letting Go (New class!)	Gail Compton	Grief	IFD Ministry Certifications
10-11-23	Congregational Leadership: Sacraments	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
01-10-24	Congregational Leadership: Pastoral Care	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership

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Course Catalog

**This is a list of all courses offered on BeADisciple, whether they are currently enrolling or not.**

For a list of courses which are currently enrolling, view our Course Schedule.

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Title	Instructor	Category	Affiliation
After You Say "I Do": A Marriage Retreat	Ashley Whitley	Care for Self & Others
The LSM Basic Course: Connecting and Serving During COVID-19	David Palmer	Care for Self & Others
Ministry for Dementia Patients: Serving the Forgotten through a Spiritual Lens	Dorothy Kropf	Care for Self & Others	Lay Servant Ministries
A Retreat: Nature, Connection, God and Self	Ginifir Giddinge	Care for Self & Others
Caring for Yourself: The Caregiver	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Caring for the Caregiver	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Finding Calm in the Storm	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
Creating Sacred Space	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self & Others
The Joy of Self-Care for the Holidays	Hilda Davis	Care for Self & Others
The Practice of Love	Jonathan Brink	Care for Self & Others
Sentiments of a Survivor: Having the Conversation About Cancer	Melody Cole	Care for Self & Others
Before You Say "I Do": A Pre-Marriage Retreat	Shirley Connally	Care for Self & Others
A Guidance and Counseling Approach to Helping Others	Shirley Connally	Care for Self & Others
Increasing Creativity to Serve God	Teryl Cartwright	Care for Self & Others
Teaching Biblical Faith to Children	Brenda Hicks	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Children’s Ministry as Leading Spiritual Education	Danielle Bell	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Transforming the One Room Sunday School Classroom	Dena Kitchens	Children's Ministry
Creating Your Own Vacation Bible School	Frank Friend	Children's MInistry
Nurturing Spiritual Development in the Lives of Children	Jenny Smith	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Teaching Theology to Children	Kathie Phillips	Children's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Active Learning for Today’s Children	Pamela Deck	Children's Ministry
The Biblical Foundations of TRUST	Amy Valdez Barker	Christian Education
Walk with Mother Teresa in Darkness and Light	Asayo Thomas	Christian Education
Mysticism in World Religions: Interspiritual Practice	Asayo Thomas	Christian Education
Biblical Storytelling for Summer	Beth Galbreath	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation	Beth Perry	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Parenting on Purpose	Chrissy Ruehl	Christian Education
Biblical Faith and Christian Education	Dena Kitchens	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Finding Peace in an Anxious World	Donna Jensen	Christian Education
Present at Jesus's Feet	Harriet Wilkin	Christian Education
Sharing Faith at the Table	Harriet Wilkin	Christian Education
Falling in Love...Finding God: How Strengthening Your Marriage Grows You Closer to God	Jerome Herauf	Christian Education
Afire With God: Becoming Spirited Stewards	John Zimmerman	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
On Visiting the Sick: Methodist Responses to Disease and Pandemic	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Christian Education
Administering Christian Education Programs	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Using the Common English Bible: A Primer	Joshua Reichard	Christian Education	Certified Lay Ministry
Theology and Christian Education	Kate Hanch	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Out of Exodus: A Journey of Open and Affirming Ministry	Mary Merriman	Christian Education
How to Study the Bible	Nancy Golden	Christian Education
World Religions	Nancy Golden	Christian Education
Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies	Pamela Deck	Christian Education	Lay Servant Ministries
Journey Through the Psalms	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Passionately Christian, Compassionately Interfaith	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Methodist Identity: Our Story	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Devotion to Jesus: The Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Women Speak of God	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
Leading Like Nehemiah	Staff	Christian Education	Wesley Academy
A Study of Wesleyan Denominations: A Deep Dive into 10 Branches Inspired by John Wesley	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
The Remarkable Life of Susanna Wesley	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Grace: What is it?	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Galatians: It is All About Grace	Stephanie Rollins	Christian Education
Teaching and Learning in Christian Education	Tamar Wasoian	Christian Education	IFD Ministry Certifications
Off to See: Using Nautical Knowledge for Deeper Discipleship	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
Creating Sunday School for Those Who Hate Sunday School	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
Adapting Any Resource to Fit Your Small Group	Teryl Cartwright	Christian Education
True Colors For Faith Leaders	Amy Valdez Barker	Church Administration & Leadership
Culture Matters: Understanding Cultural Identity in Mission	Amy Valdez-Barker	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Communication, Public Speaking and the Church	Arlene Schmidt	Church Administration & Leadership
Hope and Justice for Creation	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
Loaves and Fishes: Discovering Hidden Possibilities for You and Your Church	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership
United Methodist Studies	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity course)	Beth Galbreath	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Teach Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Creating Safe Spaces: Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults	Beth Perry	Church Administration & Leadership
Peer Supervision & Support for Spiritual Direction	Cindy Foster Serio	Church Administration & Leadership
Mission Through A Lens of Abundance	Dana Lyles	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Called to Teach: A Practical Resources for Churches Course	Debbie Kolacki	Church Administration & Leadership
The Changing 21st Century Sunday School	Debbie Kolacki	Church Administration & Leadership
Planning for the Church Emergency	Frank Friend	Church Administration & Leadership
So, You’re a United Methodist Lay Leader… Now What?	Frank Friend	Church Administration & Leadership
LGBTQ Inclusion in Children, Youth, and Family Ministries	Gwendolyn DeRosa	Church Administration & Leadership
Biblical Compassion and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Serving in your Ministry Context	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Finance and Church Administration	Harriet Wilkin	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
Congregational Leadership: Church Administration	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Sacraments	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Pastoral Care	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Wesleyan Theology	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: Time Management	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Congregational Leadership: UM History and Doctrine	Jack Shitama	Church Administration & Leadership	Congregational Leadership
Starting Right: The Biblical Foundations for Engaging in Mission	Jeremy Basset	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Administration & Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders	Lisa Buffum	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Faith Communities' Response to Domestic Violence	Martha Banks	Church Administration & Leadership
Class Leaders: Recovering A Tradition	Nan Nelson	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Leading Missional Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries
Teaching and Leading Small Groups	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership
Connecting and Leading Lay Volunteers in Ministry	Pamela Deck	Church Administration & Leadership
Mutuality in Mission – Where the Rubber Meets the Road	Sheree Reece	Church Administration & Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications
It’s Bible Storytime: Leaving a Lasting Impact on The Kids in Your Life	Shirley J. Connally	Church Administration & Leadership
Mentoring Young People in Their Faith	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Helping Young People Hear God in Campus Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Standing Against Racism Today	Teryl Cartwright	Church Administration & Leadership
Photography as Ministry	Val Isenhower	Church Administration & Leadership
God’s Mission, Our Journey	Beth Galbreath	Evangelism	Lay Servant Ministries
Transforming Evangelism	Christine Zimmerman	Evangelism	Lay Servant Ministries
Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ	Darla Thieler	Evangelism
Teaching Biblical Faith: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Teaching Theology: Evangelism	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Evangelism as Congregational Outreach	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Evangelism as Congregational Care & Nurture	Darla Thieler	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications
Creative Faith Expressions	Harriet Wilkin	Evangelism
Writing Your Christian Testimony	Marla Laney	Evangelism
Evangelism: How to Love Your Neighbors to Christ	Nancy Golden	Evangelism
Bridges Not Walls, Pt. 1: Communicating With Those Who Are Grieving	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Constructing the Bridge, Pt. 1: Loss and the Mourning After	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Crossing the Bridge: Life After Loss	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Bridges Not Walls, Pt. 2: What to Say in Times of Crisis, Grief, and Heartache	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Constructing the Bridge, Pt. 2: The Path to Hope and Healing After Loss	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Across the Rainbow Bridge: Grieving the Death of a Pet	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Grief
Navigating Loss: A Survival Course for Widowed Persons	Donna Marie Todd	Grief
Growing Through Our Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving	Jerome Herauf	Grief
Biblical Storytelling I	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling II	Beth Galbreath	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Patterned by Grace: How Liturgy Shapes Us	Daniel Benedict	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Your Ministry of Leading Worship	Daniel Benedict	Music & Worship Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Developing a Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience	Darla Thieler	Music & Worship Ministry
Writing Bible-Based Plays, Step by Step	Darlene Resling	Music & Worship Ministry
Preaching a Children's Sermon	Elaine Short	Music & Worship Ministry
Dementia Friendly Worship Ministry	Harriet Wilkin	Music & Worship Ministry
Engage and Inspire: Worship Planning for a New Time	Harriet Wilkin	Music & Worship Ministry
Psalms: Songs and Prayers of the Heart	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Singing our Faith: The Power of Theology and Music	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Congregational Song: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Music Ministry: Its Administration and Practice	Jeff Seeley	Music & Worship Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Country Music and Christian Faith	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Music & Worship Ministry
Then Sings My Soul: How to Write a Hymn	Nancy Golden	Music & Worship Ministry
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century	David Palmer	Older Adult Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries
Honor Thy Father and Mother As They Age	Ed Zinkiewicz	Older Adult Ministry
Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide	Gail Compton	Older Adult Ministry
Disability Awareness	Dorothy Kropf	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Ministry with People with Disabilities	Dorothy Kropf	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Disability, the Bible, and the Church	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology of Ministry with People with Disabilities	Jenn W	People with Disabilities	IFD Ministry Certifications
Leading a Life With God	Daniel Wolpert and Trey Everett	Prayer & Meditation
Spiritual Journaling	Debbie Kolacki	Prayer & Meditation
Retreat: The Many Ways We Pray	Ginifir Giddinge	Prayer & Meditation
Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Prayer & Meditation	Lay Servant Ministries
Introduction to Labyrinths	Karen Knight	Prayer & Meditation
Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life	Sandra Chambers	Prayer & Meditation
Praying for the 7 Mountains of Influence in America (National Day of Prayer)	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Time With God: A Prayer Retreat	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Time With God: A Thanksgiving Prayer Retreat	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation
Learning to Pray, Baby Steps	Tom Albin	Prayer & Meditation
Contemplative Photography Old and New	Val Isenhower	Prayer & Meditation
Liminal Space and Photography	Val Isenhower	Prayer & Meditation
Teaching Methodism in the Rural Church	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Building Relevant Leadership Structures in Rural Congregations	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Parable and Miracle: The Gospel and Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry
Engaging the Bible in Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Rural Relationships and Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Transforming Rural Places Through Congregational and Community Partnerships	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Theology in Rural Communities	Marc Boswell	Rural Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Children of Abraham	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Advent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent	Beth Galbreath	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)	Lay Servant Ministries
Biblical Women, Lenten Longing, and 21st Century Lives	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Biblical Women, Advent Waiting, and 21st Century Lives	Beth Perry	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
From Passion to Promise	Harriet Wilkin	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Welcome to the Manger	Harriet Wilkin	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
A Lenten Journey to True Self	Jim Reiter	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
The ‘I Am’ Statements of Jesus	Lisa Buffum	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Taking Back Advent: Moving Toward the Miraculous	Nancy Golden	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
40 Days with Wesley	Pamela Deck	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Christmas: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly	Staff	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Acts as a Lenten Journey	Todd Seifert	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Seeing Differently: A Lenten Journey with Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Advent: A Photography Journey	Val Isenhower	Seasonal (Advent/Lent)
Going Deeper: Beyond Mission Trips into Mission Mutuality	Amy Valdez Barker	Spiritual Formation
The Ministry of Spiritual Direction and Companionship	Anna Chua	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
A New New Testament	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Meditation With Hymns	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Prayers and Scriptures	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Mysticism: Women and Men Mystics in the Christian Tradition	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Journey Through Lectio Divina	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Foundation of Men: Christian Mysticism	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
Mysticism and Resistance	Asayo Thomas	Spiritual Formation
For Such a Time as This	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
The 3 Colors of Leadership	Beth Galbreath	Spiritual Formation
Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life: 7 Gateways to Spiritual Growth	Brian McCaffrey	Spiritual Formation
Embracing Personal Prayer	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Finding Serenity	Debbie Ross	Spiritual Formation
A Daily Dose of Faith, Hope and Love	Debbie Ross	Spiritual Formation
The Genealogy of Christ: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
Drawing Nearer to God Through Personal Devotion: Part I	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
Drawing Nearer to God Through Personal Devotion: Part II	Elise Hazel	Spiritual Formation
The Promise of New Hope	Harriet Wilkin	Spiritual Formation
Celebrating God’s Creation	Harriet Wilkin	Spiritual Formation
One New Habit, One Big Goal: Change Your Life in 10 Weeks	Jack Shitama	Spiritual Formation
Introduction to the Enneagram	Jim & Kathy Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Exploring the Landscape of Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
A Survey of the Life of Jesus	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Exploring Spiritual Formation: Mapping Our Journeys Back Home to God	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
The Art of Living Intentionally	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Practices for Personal Transformation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Teaching Biblical Faith for Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
A Practicum in Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Formation	IFD Ministry Certifications
The Enneagram for Growth	Kathy Reiter	Spiritual Formation
Becoming Accountable Disciples	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices	Nan Nelson	Spiritual Formation	Lay Servant Ministries
Come Read, Write & Learn With Me: A Family Guide to Exploring the Bible in Age-Appropriate Ways	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
The Joy of Christmas: A Bible Reading Plan	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Jesus in Me	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
God's Purpose for the Family	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Knowing God	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Soul Reset	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
Help is Here: Letting Jesus Lighten your Load	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Formation
A Life Worthy of the Gospel	Staff	Spiritual Formation	Wesley Academy
The Book of Ruth: It's Not About Romance	Stephanie Rollins	Spiritual Formation
1&2 Peter: Staying Strong Through the Struggles	Stephanie Rollins	Spiritual Formation
Aiming at Maturity	Steve Rankin	Spiritual Formation
Cultivating Faith: Gardening as an Experiential Bible Study	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Called to Connect: Lay Leadership Beyond 2020	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Do You Want to Be Creative?	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Write Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Spiritual Formation
Discerning God's Will formerly Living into the Answers	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Journaling With Your Camera	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Spirituality and Photography	Val Isenhower	Spiritual Formation
Make Your Digital Content More Accessible	Dorothy Kropf	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Communications	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Digital Escape Room	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Social Media	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Worship Service	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Presentations and Games	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Using Technology in the Church: Administrative Programs	Frank Friend	Technology & Communication
Stewardship Online	Teryl Cartwright	Technology & Communication
Come to the Table	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries
Come to the Waters	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries
A Contemporary View of Christian Eschatology	Bob Buice	Theology
Screwtape Letters	Dorothy Kropf	Theology
Jesus' Abba: An Introduction to the Process-Relational Perspective on God	Joshua Reichard	Theology	Certified Lay Ministry
Salvation: Historical and Contemporary Approaches	Marc Boswell	Theology
Race and Racism: A Theological Approach	Marc Boswell	Theology
In God's Time: The Bible and the Future	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Methodist Identity: Our Beliefs	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Simply Christian	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Serious Answers to Hard Questions	Staff	Theology	Wesley Academy
Rebuild & Renew the Church Post-Pandemic	Jenn W	Trainings
How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings
DISCIPLE Bible Study Facilitator Self-Paced Training	Lisa Buffum	Trainings	DISCIPLE Bible Study
Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition	Asayo Thomas	Women's Ministry
Biblical Faith Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Theology Regarding Women	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Women’s Ministries 3-day Sampler	Beth Perry	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Women’s Ministries II: Leadership Growth and Development	Martha Banks	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Practical Women’s Ministries I: Spiritual Growth and Development	Susan Tesar	Women's Ministry	IFD Ministry Certifications
Ministry with Youth	Bill Podschun	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Building Relationships through Youth Ministry	Harriet Wilkin	Youth Ministry
Leading Camp & Retreat Ministries into the Future	Jack Shitama	Youth Ministry
Teaching Theology with Youth	Lori Richey	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Adolescent World	Lori Richey	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Returning to the Well: Soul Matters in Youth Ministry	Lori Richey & Jim Reiter	Youth Ministry
Teaching Biblical Faith with Youth	Lori Richey & Laurence Greenwood	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Practicum in Youth Ministry	Matt Vaughan	Youth Ministry	IFD Youth Ministry Certification
Helping Young People Hear God at Camp	Teryl Cartwright	Youth Ministry
Campus Ministry: Empowering Congregations to Support Students	Teryl Cartwright	Youth Ministry	Lay Servant Ministries

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