UMC -- Four Areas of Focus
Explore how The United Methodist Church is focusing on four key areas of ministry in a free, self-directed online course from United Methodist Communications. The four foci include:
- Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world
- Creating new places for new people and revitalizing existing congregations
- Engaging in ministry with the poor
- Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally.
This online course is available now. To participate, visit
moodle.umcom.org and select "Four Areas of Focus" under the United Methodist Basics category. There are also postcards with information about this online course and brochures about the four areas of focus available from United Methodist Communications.
Adult Ministry Seminar Descriptions
To schedule any of the following workshops and seminars, please contact Carol Krau at ckrau@gbod.org or by calling 1-877-899-2780, ext. 7171 (toll-free).
Dimensions of Adult Learning
Learning is a complex process of paying attention to information and experience, determining how important it is, and then making meaning of the information and experience. Learning occurs in formal settings, such as university courses, workplace seminars, or Bible studies. Learning also occurs in informal settings, such as talking with friends, reading at home, or visiting a museum.
Wesley Study Bible Available
Abingdon Press has announced the publication of The Wesley Study Bible.
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century: An Inquiry Approach
By Richard H. Gentzler Jr.
The church is in the hands of its elders. While the popular perception is that the aged are needy and infirm, Gentzler affirms the majority of older adults have plenty to give. The church needs to tap into their wisdom, energy, experience, and talents.
People of Integrity: Authentic Christian Living
By William B. Morgan Jr
Integrity is one of those hard to define, even harder to live, realities. Nevertheless, it's a core-defining quality we recognize when we see it in people and sorely miss it when we don’t. Morgan defines it as the "God-given strength to respond to life in relationship with God instead of reacting to things on our own."
Generational Anchor Points That Help Define or Shape a Generation
Live, Learn, Pass It On!
The Practical Benefits of Generations Growing Together in Faith
By Patty Meyers
Congregations are intergenerational, but many fail to make the most of the amazing gifts of generations learning together. Instead, peers are segmented from the whole to talk about faith and help each other grow spiritually, creating an unintentional disconnect within the congregation.
Live, Learn, Pass It On! is written to help the church build on its greatest asset, people . . . as they pass on understandings of faith and discipleship to the next generations.
Adult Children and Aging Parents
Adult children should take advantage of the time when everyone is gathered together to initiate a conversation with parents and family members about "what if" scenarios and health and financial concerns.
New! Email Discussion for Young Adult Leaders
Now Young Adult leaders have a way to share ideas, struggles and successes. Our new email discussion group puts you in touch with your colleagues around the country.
Join the discussion now!
