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e-Newsletter - Volume 3, Number 63 TransformingTheChurch.org has announced its online education schedule for Advent and the winter term of 2014. Registration is open now for all 12 courses. Distinguished instructors for this term include Bruce Barkhauer, George Bullard, Bob Dale, Eddie Hammett, Jerry Gladson, Greg Hunt, Rick Lowery and Larry McSwain. These courses are brought to you by Christian College, The Columbia Partnership and TransformingTheChurch.org. |
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Audio Lectures - Common LectionaryStudents will be engaged in new ways with new insights as they come around the "radio-styled" lectures with Rick and hear his depth of understanding and explanation of the texts. Preachers will find stimulation for study, hearing a living commentary on the First Testament while reflecting on their own familiarity with the Gospel lections from Matthew (and John as we move into Easter). Adult learners will find that Rick's teaching reinforces their own commitment to life-long learning and encourages them to draw closer to the written Word of God. And the Church, particularly when study groups join together to listen to Rick and share with one another their own understandings and questions, will find new places of renewed vision and vitality. Taught by: Rick Lowery Classes begin: November 25, 2013 Audio-on-demand sessions: approx. 20 through the year Live conference calls: 0 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $14.99 for the 45-Day Subscription |
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History, Polity and Ethos of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)For more than a decade, Dr. Jerry Gladson has prepared and taught a foundational course for all those who enter ministry in Georgia: The Disciples of Christ -- History, Polity and Ethos. Dr. Gladson has offered this course, through Christian College, for those who were enrolled in the Institute for Christian Ministry and for Seminarians enrolled in five graduate theological seminaries in the Greater Atlanta Area. Many who have transferred their standing to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the Region of Georgia have also completed this course. Taught by: Jerry Gladson Classes begin: January 13, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 28 Live conference calls: 0 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $239.99 |
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Congregational Choices: Transitions and Changes for FaithSoaringWhen congregations engage in transitions and changes that may lead to transformation they need to know more about the choices available to them that will empower them to be FaithSoaring in a manner that they may reach their full Kingdom potential. This course examines 16 choices for congregations to consider for their Journey using the categories of Stay the Course, Modify the Course, Change the Course, and Plot a New Course. They can use these choices to develop scenarios and a Future Story for their congregation. Taught by: George Bullard Classes begin: January 14, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 5 Live conference calls: 7 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60This course introduces eight basic principles of being church for all generations. How can a congregation effectively address the spiritual and faith community needs so a win/win situation is experienced for all? It is possible. Join us for these five video classes. Participants will discover how to build conversation among different generations, to make shifts without making waves as values are explored for all generations that can open the door to effective ministry. Taught by: Eddie Hammett. Classes begin: January 16, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 5 Live conference calls: 5 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Leading Congregations through CrisisEffective leadership during a church’s unexpected situational crises can make the difference as to whether things get better or worse. This course provides best-practices guidance for leading during, after, and even before crisis strikes. Putting Christ and mission at the center of the conversation, Hunt examines what happens when crisis strikes and how congregational leaders can prepare for future crises, navigate through current ones, and transform crises into opportunities for congregational learning and development. Taught by: Greg Hunt Classes begin: February 6, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 6 Live conference calls: 6 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Transforming Congregations with a Spiritual Strategic JourneyThis course covers elements of an assessment and learning pre-season to prepare congregational leaders for a Spiritual Strategic Journey. This Journey is a process for empowering congregations to reach their full Kingdom potential. The three seasons of the Journey are explained in a way that can—along with the required reading for the course—provide navigation for a congregation to engage in a Spiritual Strategic Journey. The goal is for a congregation to live into their Future Story of ministry as a congregational movement. Taught by: George Bullard Classes begin: February 11, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 7 Live conference calls: 7 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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The Calling of Congregational LeadershipThis course will focus on a multiple meanings of the vocation of ministry for both clergy and lay leaders. The class will give attention to three aspects of functioning effectively as a congregational leader: the being of the leader, the knowledge base for leading, and the multiple doing tasks required of the leader. Primary emphasis is given to the tasks of dreaming or visioning for a missional congregation, caring for the church and community, organizing for the mission, and resourcing the congregation. Taught by: Larry McSwain Classes begin: February 27, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 7 Live conference calls: 7 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Every Congregation Needs a Little ConflictThis course seeks to help congregational leaders develop the capacity to handle healthy conflict, and to know what to do when the periodic unhealthy conflict occurs. A clear assessment is provided of the seven intensities of conflict, strategies and tactics for engaging these intensities, and when and how to seek outside assistance. Conflict in congregations is often messy and emotionally draining. Congregations who use the little conflicts to develop their conflict ministry capacity often handle conflict in a healthy manner. Taught by: George Bullard Classes begin: March 11, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 7 Live conference calls: 7 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Cultivating Perennial Churches: Your Guide to Long-Term GrowthThis course explores the reasons some churches grow perennially—season after season—while most churches don't. It will identify seven principles for perennial strength. Follow the exciting and informative histories of seven perennial congregations. Learn the theology and practices that undergird perennial health and growth. Understand how perennial leaders create root systems to sustain long-term vitality in congregations. Taught by: Bob Dale Classes begin: April 24, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 6 Live conference calls: 6 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Congregational Choices: Transitions and Changes for FaithSoaringWhen congregations engage in transitions and changes that may lead to transformation they need to know more about the choices available to them that will empower them to be FaithSoaring in a manner that they may reach their full Kingdom potential. This course examines 16 choices for congregations to consider for their Journey using the categories of Stay the Course, Modify the Course, Change the Course, and Plot a New Course. They can use these choices to develop scenarios and a Future Story for their congregation. Taught by: George Bullard Classes begin: May 1, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 5 Live conference calls: 7 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $99.99 |
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Creating a Culture of GenerosityA Biblical, Theological, and Best Practice View of Stewardship for the Pastor and Local Congregation This course delivers in five sessions an exploration of stewardship as a spiritual discipline. It examines the broad biblical understandings and theological underpinnings that proclaim that God is a God of abundance, not a God of scarcity. The first two elements of the curriculum provide a foundation for seeing stewardship as a whole life response to the generosity of God. In the third session, students will discover why the conversation about generosity is so vital to the success of our mission; and begin to examine the best practices that encourage the practice of generosity. Do you have a “live the vision” or a “pay the bills” mentality? The fourth portion of this learning seminar focuses on policy and further defines practical methods that help a congregation achieve its financial goals. In the final experience, students will learn how to build the capacity for their own generosity and how to teach this to others. The only reason the church has a conversation about money is to resource its mission and ministry. Taught by: Bruce Barkhauer Classes begin: June, 2014 Video-on-demand sessions: 5 Live conference calls: 5 Virtual Classroom: Yes! Cost: $179.99 |