In this course you will take a closer look at Jesus’s life of prayer, giving you insights that will help you model a meaningful prayer life to others. Learners will examine their own prayer lives and discover tools to help in the process of entering personal prayer. Methods such as fasting, listening, using Scripture and hymns, journaling, and intercession prayer will help you grow in practical ways both as a disciple and as an effective prayer mentor.
Highlights from the book of Acts! We’ll dig into drama as the Church crosses boundaries: Pentecost, the first deacons (and the first church fight), Stephen’s murder, Philip in Samaria and the Ethiopian, the call of Saul, and Peter and Cornelius. We’ll dig into the early church’s politics, perils, courage, and faith – stories with powerful connections to our world today.
The story of Nehemiah’s amazing work in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem is well known. Less well known, though, are the unique lessons he personifies for being a leader today. In this course, learners will explore a number of these leadership themes, including the role of prayer, the discernment of vision, the development of a team, and the work to persevere through inevitable challenges.
This course is for those who read Scripture aloud for a worshipping congregation, and want to increase their people’s engagement with God’s powerful stories of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. This year, we’ll explore Matthew’s Resurrection story deeply together. We’ll experience its challenges, and coach one another in reading it “with a storytelling spirit!”
This Advent journey is for both liturgists who prefer to read the Scripture in worship, and biblical storytellers who tell by heart. It’s a relaxed but in-depth journey, as we work not just to read, but to proclaim the Scripture texts “with a storytelling spirit”!
In this course, you will explore the meaning and the office of class leader, the contemporary office and work of class leader, and the difference between church membership and discipleship.
“The LSM Basic Course” was created to equip new leaders and renew those currently serving. As the foundational course for all Lay Servant Ministries offerings and certifications, it introduces the three core ministry areas of Leading, Caring, and Communicating.
This course leads you to learn from John Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. You will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing your faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith. You will learn that evangelism/mission/outreach requires developing relationships with those that we are leading to Christ.
“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.” Through devotions, daily videos, lectures, and discussions, you will deepen your understanding of living in the household of God, as you explore accountability, relationships, and grace.
As a Christian servant and church leader, you are called to practice and model the disciplines of daily prayer and Bible study as you grow in discerning God’s presence in your life. This course will help you increase in patience and devotion leading to witness and service.
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