Be still and know that I am God! When we are still and silent for an extended period of time we open space for God to be with us.
This two-week course is for anyone looking for slow down their lives and live in closer relationship with Christ by practicing silencing the brain, centering prayer, and social ways to slow down reading of Scripture. You will develop new practices for slowing down and living more without feeling you are even on a tighter schedule with more to do.
You also will recognize Christ’s call to be on a journey of social holiness. While we need silence in our lives, we need each other. When we study Scripture in community, we expand our understanding and develop our relationship with each other and with God.
Learners will need to obtain this book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world by John Mark Comer
In addition to Blackboard interactions, a Zoom meeting will be held on the first Monday of the course at 6:00pm CDT. A second Zoom meeting will be held at the end of the course with day and time set with learner input. These meetings will not be recorded.
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $80
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: No
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About the Instructor
Kay Psencik has learned that humans don’t realize how fast-paced their lives are until they slow down, but admits it’s a hard practice to learn. Daily silence, ensuring she is always in a small group, using Lectio Divina, and the Quadrilateral have helped her be willing to hear what God calls her to be and do, and open to new ideas.
This has led Kay to active participation in Katy (Texas) First United Methodist Church. With a doctorate in educational administration, she is a Certified Lay Minister who leads courses of study at her church that are intended to deepen spiritual and leadership practices. She also has facilitated 18 members of her church to become Certified Lay Servants and has led part of their courses. Her congregational activities include leading crafts for vacation Bible school, children’s music camp, and Musical Monday Funday for elementary children.
