MONDAY LUNCH & LEARN

[note: Clergy Spouse, Laity Luncheons also scheduled during this time]

Healing from Division - Do you feel the weight of separation from loved ones due to disaffiliation and other societal divisions? Join this 1-hour Triumph Over Trauma workshop led by Neelley Hicks to find healing and hope. 

The Ripple Effect: Health and Wellbeing for the Person, Congregation, and Neighborhood. - Learn how the health and wholeness of individuals radiates to our congregations and then to our neighborhoods. When we invest in our own mental, spiritual, and physical health, we create the building blocks for a healthier church which can then offer more care to our communities. Led by Jonathan Lewis, Director of Community Partnerships and Renee Dillard, Director of EAP and Community Behavioral Health of Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare

Creating a Culture of Intentional Disciple-Making - Do you long to experience spiritual transformation in your congregation and beyond? Stories of personal growth in grace, a laity called to and activated for ministry, congregational spiritual and relational vitality, new disciples of Jesus Christ, and the freedom to focus on what matters most as a church? We’re here to companion you and your congregation as you develop a culture of intentional disciple-making. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies to create a culture of intentional disciple-making within your local congregation, explore Jesus’ model of disciple-making, and highlight actionable steps to nurture Christ-likeness and multiply disciples who transform the world. Led by Kristin Clark-Banks and Forest Hills UMC

Wondering about Children's Ministry - Come learn from and ask a panel of folks engaged in the work of children's ministry about topics from curriculum to volunteers to faith formation at home and more! Wonder with us about the ways we can all be in ministry with young people in our congregations and communities. Led by members of the TWK Children’s Ministry Cohort

Creation Care Ministry: Fostering Beloved Community and Justice Why speak of native trees, energy efficiency, rain gardens, and working to end pollution in the same sentence with community, healing, and justice?  This session will explore how creation care is a vital part of discipleship and justice ministry. Bring your expertise and faithful stories as we explore the prophetic "why'"that grounds and guides this ministry. Led by TWK Creation Care

Rethinking the Church Building - The church is not the building! And yet, many communities of faith find themselves navigating how to sustainably steward their sacred spaces. For over the year, we have been gathering stories and expertise across our connection. Join us as we share how churches can discern ways their building can be an asset to their neighborhood and community. Led by Brian Marcoulier and Faith and Innovation

TUESDAY LUNCH & LEARN

[Clergywomen, Clergy Retirement Luncheons also scheduled during this time]

Cultivating a Culture of Call Amongst Older Adults - This presentation will assist older adults by defining God's call to living a legacy that will impact the church today. The information will give the participants tools to align how God continues to have purpose and meaning for older adults in order to live a grace-filled life. Led by John Rivas and Encore Ministries

Radical Outreach: Creating and Cultivating Fresh Expressions - this session is at capacity

Reaching Youth & Families Today - this session is at capacity

Creating New Sources of Revenue for Ministry - this session is at capacity

Disaster Ministry Basic Training Overview - this session is at capacity