Tag: Training
We are disciples in training
People spend a lot of money on training their pets. Pastor Devin Smith believes that training has a lot to do with becoming a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Board of Laity offers $300 grants
Cultivate and expand your skills and resource your ministry with a grant from the Michigan Conference Board of Laity. Apply before October 1, 2021.
Coaching culture grows in Michigan
The Michigan Conference’s lead coach, Naomi Garcia, explains the history of this significant initiative to develop a culture of coaching that is informative, transformative, and action-driven.
Coaching is like knitting
Coaching can be hard to describe. Naomi Garcia suggests that knitting–making and connecting loops into something attractive and useful–is similar to the coaching experience.
PAPA’s Ministries active in Haiti
PAPA’s Ministries, with the help of the Rev. Lamartiniere Lucien and David Draeger, is sponsoring educational seminars in partnership with the Methodist Church of Haiti.
Liberian women rise above COVID
UMW in Liberia is training women to make soaps and sanitary pads to generate income and provide needed products in rural villages.
Great training opportunities ahead
Coach training and the Readiness to Launch network are two excellent online offerings from the conference office of Congregational Vibrancy. Sign up now!
Travel a new road with coach training
Step up your effectiveness as a leader and help others do the same. Basic Coach Training is your road to fresh insights and new action.
Learn to be a grassroots advocate
Learn how to be an effective advocate for peace and justice in this two-hour online workshops scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 from 6-8 pm.
Pastoral leadership with range
Rev. John Boley considers the training styles of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. He suggests pastors could use both examples to increase their range.