WA201 – Women Speak of God
This course is not just for women! The workshop is about how Christians in different cultures, different time periods, and different social locations have told their faith stories.
WA101 – Serious Answers to Hard Questions
In this course, ten Christian and Jewish theologians – world experts in their fields and persons of faith – each address a single perplexing issue that remains an obstaclea to faith for many both in and outside of the church. Each week a short scriptural study and personal reflection questions will help participants begin to think about the topic.
WA102 – N.T. Wright’s Simply Christian
In ten inspiring lessons, the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity.
CLM104 – CLM Module Four: Connection for Ministry
This fourth Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) module reviews United Methodist history, doctrine and polity, and the connection between various levels of the denomination. It also includes proposed plans for ongoing education and a commitment service.
IFD100 – BeADisciple.com Instructor Training
This four-week course is designed to familiarize learners with the mission of the Institute for Discipleship and BeADisciple.com. It covers the basics of building, planning, marketing, and teaching online courses using the Blackboard software as well as the policies and procedures of BeADisciple.
LSM292 – Biblical Storytelling II
Try something fun with a lot of new ideas for using biblical storytelling in worship and teaching! This course explores a number of storytelling genres as well as telling the Biblical text, including midrash, chancel drama, first-person storytelling, puppetry, and more. The workshop also offers specific ideas for using and not abusing voice and body, enhancing tellings with props, digital media, and more with children and adults.
LSM351 – Leading Public Prayer for Lay Leaders
You may find yourself leading prayer in worship services as well as in other settings. Never fear – prayer is something we learn, and it can be taught! This course will teach you how to effectively prepare and lead various prayer forms, primarily in worship settings. It may challenge some of your assumptions, test some of your preconceived ideas, stretch your thinking and enrich your prayer life.
LSM165 – Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts
All participants in the Body of Christ depend on the spiritual gifts God has given them. Those gifts differ but they provide the foundation for whatever ministry we do. Learn more about your spiritual gifts – and how to help your congregation learn more about theirs – in this two-week course.
LSM280 – Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
This course exploring the history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church is for anyone – newcomer or longtime member – who wants to know what’s distinctive about being a United Methodist Christian.
LSM291 – Biblical Storytelling I
Learning the sacred stories of Scripture by heart and sharing them with others is both an ancient-future art and a powerful spiritual practice. This course is for everyone who wishes to learn, to tell and to connect with God and other people through the ancient-future art and spiritual discipline of telling the sacred stories of Scripture by heart (not “by memory”!).