Replay of a 90-minute webinar presented by Rebecca Kirkpatrick Recorded March 28, 2017 On-demand replay – $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar In the majority of our congregations, we continue to value the study and celebration that accompany confirmation as a significant rite of passage for young people, even as Sunday school attendance numbers fluctuate. This webinar will examine our expectations for confirmation classes and why it feels like more and more students are coming to this pivotal year unprepared to have the experience we want them to have. Should confirmation be an introduction to the Christian faith and life for young people, or a moment when their faith is transformed into something new? Together we will look at specific examples of how foundational biblical stories, liturgies or congregational traditions can be expanded into confirmation conversations. We’ll explore how we can best equip and inspire … [Read more...]
No More “Church as Usual” – Inviting God to Do a New Thing (or Two)
A 90-minute presentation by Nate Phillips Recorded February 14, 2017 On-demand replay - $29.95 (1-6 participants) Purchase the Webinar The mainline church has a morale problem. Nate Phillips, author of “Do Something Else,” will guide a discussion on where churches can look for encouragement. This webinar will encourage faith communities and their leaders to reconsider "church as usual,” reengage Spirit-led entrepreneurialism and reimagine new models of ministry bubbling up in your midst. Many churches and leaders are already setting the pace. They are establishing new gatherings in old buildings and using new buildings to do old things. They are emphasizing diversity, welcome, and friendship. If these stories are hidden from view, they shouldn't be. Through this webinar, we will Uncover how these new expressions got started, How they are led, How they struggle, and How they are sustained. Who should attend? This webinar will encourage candidates for … [Read more...]
Formulating an Integrative Christian Ethic
A LIVE 90-minute webinar presented by Jack Haberer Tuesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) Register now! Live webinar – $29.95 (1-6 participants) includes access to the on-demand replay DVD – $43.95 (free shipping) Does the Bible really say what others say it says? Does that decision you’re considering boil down to simple right and wrong options? Might there be multiple choices, any one of which could reflect God’s wisdom? In this webinar, Jack Haberer will help you figure out what to do when life gets complicated and the distinctions between good and bad are not so clear. Using Bible passages as a guide – and proposing ways better to understand those passages that seem to contradict each other – he will affirm and then challenge many closely held beliefs, making traditional distinctions between “conservative” and “liberal” Christians obsolete. Jack Haberer will draw from his latest book, “It’s Complicated: A Guide to Faithful Decision Making” (though you do … [Read more...]
Top 10 Financial Mistakes Churches Make (and How to Fix Them)
A 90-minute webinar presented by Eric Heinekamp Recorded March 24, 2015 Click here to purchase the on-demand replay – $29.95 (1-6 participants) Click here to order the DVD – $43.95 (free shipping) Church finances are unique and challenging. Issues like housing allowance, medical insurance, taxes, endowments and charitable contributions are complex – and yet are often managed by volunteers and staff with little training. Church finances are becoming even more bewildering as costs steadily increase while membership and giving remain flat. Each year pastors and treasurers work to balance the budget struggling to do more with less. But there is great hope! In this webinar we will look at real financial challenges facing our congregations and simple, practical ways to improve money management so your congregation can focus on their real mission. Who should attend? Pastors, elders, church staff and anyone working with church finances. Participants will: Hear common … [Read more...]
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