Featured Webinars & Seminars
Highlighted webinars are listed roughly from most immediate to furthest out:
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THE WONDROUS MYSTERY: AN UPPER ROOM ADVENT ECOURSE
The season of Advent invites us to watch for the yet unknown – to pay attention to what we do not see with our eyes and what we do not understand. It’s a season that asks us to wait expectantly and hopefully, though we may not be at all certain just what we are waiting for.
This ecourse from Upper Room includes daily readings from The Wondrous Mystery, weekly virtual guided spiritual practices, virtual group learning, and facilitated discussion.
Learn more and register here.
This course is open-ended and self-paced: access is granted upon registration.
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AWAITING LIGHT: WHAT BUDDHISM CAN TEACH CHRISTIANS ABOUT HOPE
Join Buddhist teacher, Rev. Dr. Isa Gucciardi, hosted by Christian minister, Rev. Dr. Cameron Trimble, as they dialogue about what Buddhism can teach Christians about Awaiting Light and deepening our experience of presence.
$35/person
Learn more and register here.
December 8, 2021; 6:00-8:00 PM CT
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TRANSFORMING CHURCH CONFLICT
Convergence provides a dynamic and engaging approach to conflict transformation for churches, denominations, NGOs and business organizations. This training is particularly effective for leadership councils, Sessions, Vestries and curated congregational groups.
This 1.5 day online workshop will walk your group through how to become skilled in conflict transformation. You will learn skills that will reshape your interactions with present and future congregational conflict and equip you for managing conflict in your work and personal life.
In addition to presentations on nine interrelated topics, there will be opportunities for sharing personal experiences with conflict and working on leading through difficult conflict using case studies and role playing.
Learn more and register here.
Friday-Saturday; December 10-11, 2021
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NOT-YOUR-AVERAGE BOUNDARIES TRAINING
LeaderWise’s online boundaries training workshop is lively and interactive, full of reflection and conversation. Attendees have considered it a “great experience” and admitted it caused them to re-evaluate some of their own practices.
This live online boundaries training is 5 total hours split over 2 consecutive days (2.5 hours each day) and is conducted via secure Zoom video conferencing.
Cost – $78
Learn more here. Registration opens in December.
January 12 & 13, 2022; 1:30-4:00 PM CT both days
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TRAUMA ACROSS GENERATIONS: THE IMPACT ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
This webinar will increase awareness of the link between historical and/or intergenerational trauma and challenges in effectively engaging in the African American community and will explore the importance of being aware of unintended consequences and harm that policies and traditional approaches can have on the community. Practical culturally sensitive trauma informed promising practices will also be discussed.
Learn more and register here.
January 14, 2022; 12:00 PM CT
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BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, VOICE: OUR CALLING AS PASTORAL MUSICIANS
Start off the New Year with a free webinar featuring Dr. Anton Armstrong, Tosdal Professor of Music at St Olaf College.
Register here.
Friday, January 14, 2022; 1:00 PM CT
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LENT IN A BOX
Join Church Anew for this one-day seminar featuring OT scholar and Psalm expert, Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson providing everything you need for a successful Lenten series on Psalm 23, including sermon ideas, bulletin covers, music suggestions, and a ready-made Lenten devotional to share with your congregation.
In-Person -$50
Virtual – $30
Learn more and register here.
January 24, 2022
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CONFIDENCE IN CONFLICT: NAVIGATING THE STRUGGLE
When you hear the word ‘conflict’, what reaction happens in your body? Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with conflict? How do you develop the capacity to enter into conflict well? Thee are some of the burning questions explored in this online conflict workshop.
Learn more here.
February 17, 2022; 9:00 AM – 12:00/noon CT
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RENEW.
In this two-day event, hear a fresh presentation from Nadia Bolz-Weber, whose authenticity of faith and willingness to look at the raw and unvarnished challenges head on still helps us find a word of promise.
In-person = $249
Virtual = $75
Learn more and register here.
Learn about An Evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber here.
May 2-3, 2022
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*AFTER THE STORM: PREACHING AND TRAUMA
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that trauma should be a regular part of our preaching. The 2022 Festival of Homiletics will create space for learning and conversation that honors what we have been through – and what kind of preachers we want to be as survivors of the storm.
Choose how you want to participate: in person; watch for free; or purchase upgraded access with a recordings package.
Attend the 30th Annual Festival of Homiletics [in Denver], May 16-20, 2022.
Learn more and register here.
Registration opens November 1, 2021
A “blue whirl” is a newly-discovered phenomenon in which four separate types of flame combine into a blue fire-tornado that burns without soot: a tool researchers hope will lead to more environmentally friendly oil-spill clean-ups and perhaps cleaner energy.
We curate Blue Whirl Webinars from opportunities around the region and across the country to support leaders and congregations – in all areas of ministry – bringing together presenters, leaders, colleagues, and the Holy Spirit: four flames combining to “clean-up” tired ministries and energize leaders and communities for new life – hopefully without leaving any environmental hazards in our wake!
Get inspired, learn something new, explore others’ innovations, grow and develop as an individual and/or as a congregation.
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