90-minute Outlook webinar Recorded January 15, 2019 Presented by Amy Julia Becker On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar The social divisions in contemporary culture – divisions of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, ability, gender, sexuality  and more – threaten to tear apart communities.  These divisions perpetuate injustice and provoke violence, shame, defensiveness and fear. This web of social problem has spiritual roots, and Christians have an opportunity to apply the spiritual tools of our faith tradition to bring a message and actions of healing and hope in a world often overcome by fear and hurt.  As a white woman who grew up in a small southern town, as an affluent woman who now lives in the northeast and as the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Amy Julia Becker will share personal stories as well as biblical and theological reflection to invite participants to explore their own experiences of privilege … [Read more...]

90-minute Outlook webinar presented by Frank Clark and Chip Hardwick Recorded November 8  On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar As the suicide rate reaches record highs and the headlines tell of celebrities who have taken their own lives, faith leaders are asking how the church can help those in the depths of depression and other mental illnesses. Surveys reveal that faith leaders are frequently the first contact for those considering suicide, and yet faith leaders often do not know what to say or how to get people the help they desperately need. This webinar will help equip faith leaders talk about suicide from a theological and biblical perspective, addressing common misconceptions that are often painful to those already suffering. We will also approach the topic from a mental health perspective, considering warning signs that someone needs help and then giving tools for what kind of help is needed and how to … [Read more...]