Webinars

Are emerging generations generous? How do they make decisions about generosity? How do they share their ideas about generosity with each other? Does God have anything to do with it? "Generosity in Emerging Generations" will explore these questions and more.

Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact Ken Sloane or call 615.340.7165

Does your church have the need for capital improvements that can’t be met with funds from your operating income? Join us as GBOD’s Executive Director of Fund Development, Scott Gilpin, offers key indicators for churches to determine whether they are ready to conduct a successful Capital Campaign.

Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact Ken Sloane or call 615.340.7165

Participants will explore characteristics of our current social context, its impact on the church, and implications for adult faith formation in the emerging religious paradigm. This exploration will include ideas for helping adults grow in faith and live as disciples of Jesus Christ. 

Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Carol Krau or call 615.340.7171

Congregations are positively influencing the health of clergy and laity. Learn strategies to overcome obstacles through the results of the new 2013 Clergy Health Survey. Presenters are staff from the Center for Health.

Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295

Since 2011, every 8 seconds a Boomer turns 65 years of age, roughly 10,000 per day. As Boomers age, they have the opportunity to become more spiritual in their thinking and behavior. Participants in this webinar will take a closer look at the Boomer Generation, examining many of the challenges facing aging Boomers and identify ways congregations can be engaged in intentional ministry with this large generation. 

Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Carol Krau or call 615.340.7171

Faith and Spiritual Development begin at the very beginning, at that first cry. What we give our children at the beginning will impact how they engage with God and the world as they grow. Join us as we discuss some fresh ways of supporting parents in the spiritual development of their children from birth to five. 

Start time: 10:00 am, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact Melanie Gordon or call 615.340.1762