How can you incorporate more spiritual storytelling into your ministry? There’s a reason Jesus told stories. Stories stir the soul. They have the power to engage listeners and communicate a message more effectively than almost anything else. They help us make meaning in the midst of confusion and struggle. They create a shared understanding that …
View course details “Book Hub Event “Writing Spiritual Stories””

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Crieff Hills offers a unique opportunity for those seeking an extended opportunity of rest and renewal. Ruth House is now the home of an intentional Christian community where residents may live for three, six or twelve months sharing a healthy rhythm of worship, work and rest. This comfortable home has a full kitchen, living room, …
View course details “Intentional Community Setting for Sabbaticals, etc”

In the U.S., a person dies every 12 seconds. That person may have been someone’s grandfather, sister, high school teacher, or best friend. Inevitably, they’ll leave behind a hurting family, a devastated community, or a grieving congregation—people looking for support, assurance, and hope. Despite its inescapability, we live in a culture that is uncomfortable with …
View course details “Ministering to Grieving People”

If you came into this year with much of the same grief and fatigue you felt in 2020, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to feel less joy, more distraction, and a greater tendency to slip into mental and emotional autopilot The loss of connection; the weight of grief; the sense that the old …
View course details “Staying Grounded in the Storm”

Embodying God’s Love in the World Give yourself the gift of spaciousness this New Year with this six-session series. Listen to stories of discernment and engage in enriching experiential exercises. Recognizing and living into one’s call is a lifelong process of discernment. In this online class, Patience Robbins and Margaret Pfeil will invite you to …
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Are you interested in reading, watching and learning about the history of race and racism in America and the impact it has on our world today – and engaging in meaningful conversation about change? Join an online cohort and explore a rich curriculum focused on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian Pacific Americans as their histories …
View course details “Facilitating Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum”

Join us on Facebook live for an opportunity to engage Verna Dozier’s book, The Dream of God: A Call to Return to re-connect and reawaken your sense of call as well as rediscover your discipleship. Read and reflect with members of the Commission on Ministry. Find the event on our Facebook page. For instructions on joining the …
View course details “Where do I Fit in the Dream of God? A four-part book discussion on Facebook Live”

An online retreat using Zoom  

A well-known definition of resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of significant sources of stress. However, equally important to our ability to build resilience is the ability to move towards meaningful actions when faced with stressful events. Join us as we explore the many ways that we can use community organizing …
View course details “Core Team Training: Responding to COVID Winter by Building Mental Health Resiliency”