Lenten Preaching Workshop

Sessions include textual study, sermon ideas, illustrations and more. Worship through morning and evening prayer. Outstanding relationships with fellow preachers and time for rest, recreation and the chance to "get away." Cost is $195 for two nights lodging (private room) and five meals.   Presented by those who bring you The Lectionary Lab. The Rev. Dr. Delmer L. Chilton is Assistant to the Bishop in the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. With...

GBOD free webinar - Church Websites

GBOD offers free webinars for church leaders. Register at www.gbod.org/committee_resources 10 Commandments for Church  Websites: A website is the new front door to your church. Patrick Steil, Webmaster for the North Texas Conference and owner of ChurchBuzz.org, will walk you through 10 Commandments that transform your website into the BEST outreach and communications tool that has ever been possible....

Step Family 911 Workshop

Step families often experience unique joys and challenges as they blend families. On February 10 and 11, the "Step Family 911" workshop offers sessions for parents, teenagers and children on creating healthy, new relationships among everyone involved. The whole family is invited to attend, cost is $25 per family. Facilitators Todd and Tammy Gangl will provide life-changing, practical and ready-to-use information for adults, teens and children. Join us at Trinity United Methodist...

Accelerating Church Growth

This three part workshop covers essential principles for church growth - Small Group, Hospitality, and Creative Church Growth. The presenter, Rev. Olujimi (Olu) W. Brown, is the lead Pastor of Impact Church, a new United Methodist Congregation in Atlanta, GA.  Impact Church began weekly worship in 2007 after six months of small group meetings and community events.  One year later, they saw over 1,000 people in worship and more than 400 people in small groups. Rev. Brown will bring...

UMVIM Team Leader Training

 This is a class which helps first time mission team leaders before their first mission trip.  This is a requirement to lead a UMVIM team.  Potential future team leaders are also encouraged to attend.  This will cover how to organize a mission trip and cross cultural sensitivity.   Please RSVP with Rev. Matt Lacey, mlacey@northalabamaumc.org in order to attend.  The total cost is $20....

elevate

Featured Speaker: Gabe Norris Gabe was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. He has graduated from the University of Georgia and Beeson Divinity School at Samford University.  While attending UGA, Gabe met his wife Allyson and married her in January, 2002.  He has been blessed with the opportunity to teach, speak and preach to a wide variety of age groups all across the country. Gabe is now the Co-founder and Vice President of Connect Ministries, a non-profit ministry existing to...

Encounter: RESURRECTED 2012

 Mike Satterfield Featured Speaker On Fire Featured Music More information and registration available on the Encounter website....

Native American Leadership Retreat

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association for Native American Ministries presents the Native American Leadership Retreat, "Dispelling Myths and Stereotypes: From Green Corn Ceremony to Communion", February 17-19. Led by Freeman Owle, this weekend offers comparative Bible Study to traditional Native American Ceremonies and includes Native American worship resources and an INFUSE youth track. Visit www.lakejunaluska.com/native-american-...

Women's Conference for Spiritual Renewal

Women's Conference for Spiritual Renewal will be held Friday, February 17, 2012 and Saturday, February 18. Friday evening will begin with dinner at 6 p.m and conclude at 8:30 p.m. The conference will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes two hot meals, breakfast and snacks. For more information contact: Veronica Dowdy at (205) 335-8101. Brochure and registration form available at www.leedsfirst.org or (205) 699-8575. Registration deadline is February 8,...

Board of Superannuate Homes Meeting

This is a meeting of the Trustees appointed to serve on the Board of Superannuate Homes where business of the Board is handled....

Children's Ministry Forum "CMF'12"

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FORUM ‘12   Ready for a New Song! Recreating Your Ministry...   See attached brochure and plan to attend now!        for Children’s Ministry Leaders in Large Congregations                ...

Back from the Brink: Helping Suicidal Patients Choose to Live

Back from the Brink: Helping Suicidal Patients Choose to Live led by Dr. Cory Frank Newman will be held February 23, 2012 at Canterbury UMC. Session for Professionals - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - This workshop focuses on helping therapists to utilize best practices in cognitive-behavorial therapy to safely, effectively manage and treat suicidal clients. Session for the Community - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - This discussion session led by Dr. Newman will talk about the ways in which we can become more alert...

GBOD free webinar - Healthy Church Leaders

GBOD offers free webinars for church leaders. Register at www.gbod.org/committee_resources Healthy Church Leaders - Key Factors: SPRC has a key role for health of body, mind and soul for your pastor and leaders. GBPHB's Center for Health shares key factors for a healthy ministry environment....

Helping People Who Have Lost Hope

A special presentation by Dr. Cory Frank Newman, Professor of Psychology and director of the internationally acclaimed Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, will focus on dealing with the challenges of friends and family at great risk. For additional information contact Kelly Boyd at (205) 879-0202 or Kelly.boyd@Canterburyumc.org...

Poured Out, A Conference on Prayer and Missions

Asbury UMC in Madison will host a Prayer and Missions Conference on Feb. 24-25, 2012. The event is entitled, Poured Out, A Conference on Prayer and Missions and will feature more than 60 workshops on various aspects of prayer and missions. The conference is part of Asbury’s seventh Global Impact Celebration. Keynote speakers for the event are Joy Griffin, International Leadership Institute’s International Director, and Dr. Leonard Sweet. Joy serves in her Director’s position...

Tween Retreat

TWEEN RETREAT  A celebration of the Five Vows of Membership. Many churches are going to year around confirmation with new confirmation curriculums offering Tweens an opportunity to journey deeper into their faith. We are offering an overnight retreat just for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders that will enhance their confirmation experience and make the Five Vows of Membership come alive. Theme: Boot camp…..wear your favorite CAMO! Five vow talks, worship, games and crazy...

Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Meeting

For:      Part-Time Local Pastors             Full-Time Local Pastors             Associate Members   There will be a business meeting of The Fellowship from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM and beginning at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Rev. Sheri Ferguson and Jonathan Waddel will conduct a Pastoral Care Session.   This Pastoral Care Session is a...

Lay Speaker Training - SW District

Lay Speaker Training-Southwest District, February 25, 2012 at Hargrove Memorial UMC Registration 8:00-8:30 AM (Coffee and doughnuts will be available) Classes 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Cost $35.00 (Includes lunch and materials)   Registration deadline is February 15, 2012 (If registration forms are received after this date, class materials may not be available). To register, contact Bobby Boothe, Email: bboothe@wabt.com or by phone: 205-367-8181.   Classes offered: Basic class taught by...

Interview Retreat

Interviews for candidate for: Associate Membership Provisional Membership Full Connection Transfer ...

45th Annual Meeting of BMCR

More details coming soon......