Online Courses
Encounter Faith is an online Bible study in which participants will have an opportunity to explore and discuss contemporary topics and how they relate to the Christian faith in response to the call to Rethink Church. Participants will look through a lens of faith at timely issues making headlines and creating conversation. Click here for more information.
Disciple Bible Study
Click here for more information
“United Methodism 101” (UM101) is a free, basic online course designed for new United Methodists and anyone wanting to know more about the denomination, as well as long-time United Methodists who would like to check their basic knowledge of the church. Each of the four modules in this course contains many interactive features and takes about one hour to complete at the participant's leisure. Click here for more information
Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving
This course explores how to turn our connectional living as United Methodists into connectional giving that supports the shared ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church. It is a four-part journey through why we give, the connectional nature of the church, the Apportioned and Designated funds of the church, and how you can make a difference in the world. Click here for more information
The "Welcoming 100" training online course for the Rethink Church campaign explores the basics of the "Rethink Church" Advertising and Welcoming Ministry of The United Methodist Church. Start or improve advertising and welcoming ministries and help your church live the promise of “Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.” by participating in this e-learning opportunity. Click here for more information.
Four Areas of Focus
Discover how The United Methodist Church is focusing on four key areas of ministry in the "Four Areas of Focus” free, self-directed online course. The four areas of leadership development, church growth, ministry with the poor and global health express the vision and yearnings of the people of The United Methodist Church. These areas of ministry focus the work of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by:
1. Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world.
2. Creating new places for new people and revitalizing existing congregations.
3. Engaging in ministry with the poor.
4. Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally.
Click here for more information.
Web Ministry
Develop the skills you need and stay connected with others through instructor-led, facilitated and self-guided online courses, forums, blogs and social networking so you can create and maintain a dynamic Web ministry for your church, district or conference organization. Courses offered are:
•What Is Web Ministry?
•Website Building Overview
•Web Ministry Series of Instructor-Led Courses
•Moodle Goes to Church
•Moodle 100: Basic Training
Click here for more information.
|