Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Pre-requisites for this class are IFDC110 Need the password? Contact us Those who invest in the spiritual development of children desire the children to have a faith that sticks, one that lasts a lifetime. This requires ministry programs to be intentional about building a strong foundation. Building that foundation should include…
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted “John and Charles Wesley and the early Methodists understood the importance of Christian community, lay leadership in ministry, small groups, and mutual accountability, and supporting the work of Christian formation. Men and women learned the basic practices of Christian life…
Course Dates: January 20 – February 28, 2025 Click here to be notified when this certification begins again An authentic evangelistic outreach must stand on the unchanging, profound truths of the Bible. Learners will begin these studies by examining the Gospels which reveal the objective of Jesus Christ’s ministry and strategy for evangelism. They will…
Course Dates: January 20 – February 28, 2025 Click here to be notified when this certification begins again The main focus of this course is spiritual formation—and the ways that the spiritual disciplines operate within that field of ministry. Students can expect to take some time in defining spiritual formation, affirm the importance of proper…
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be notified when this certification begins again The cornerstone of an excellent children’s ministry program is a solid foundation in the Bible. It’s your job as the children’s minister to translate the teachings of the Bible into lessons a young and developing mind can understand. But how…
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Are you searching for greater intimacy in your devotional life? As a Christian servant, you are called to practice the disciplines of daily prayer and Bible study as you grow in discerning God’s presence in your life. This course will…
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Are you ready to move toward more effective small groups? John and Charles Wesley considered small groups a vital component of Methodist discipleship. These groups, which provided support and accountability, also included active mission —not simply attending or studying, but…
Course Dates: March 3 – 14, 2025 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Are you ready to take your Bible Study group or adult Sunday School class to a deeper level? This Advanced Lay Servant course might be just what you need! Through daily discussion board questions and private journals, you’ll…
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Do you find writing a 3-5 minute children’s sermon more intimidating than a 20 minute adult sermon? You’re not alone. Preparing and delivering a children’s sermon can be daunting, and countless people admit to being terrified at the thought of…
Course Dates: June 16 – 27, 2025 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted When someone around us is experiencing hurt or grief, we want to do what we can to alleviate their pain. Instead, we often unintentionally say words that add to their pain. We owe it to ourselves and those…
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