Often we try to slow our pace a bit during summertime. If you are wanting to practice stillness, and silence with other clergy in our conferences, consider starting your weeks with us in prayer for one another and in communion with the Holy Spirit as we hold space for one another in contemplation. These gatherings […]
We are surrounded by a larger culture where issues continually divide us and the majority rules. While we may have come to accept this reality as the best option for governing a democracy, many of our churches have been crippled by divisive winner-take-all votes on sensitive issues like ONA, racism, and how to spend the […]
Planning preaching themes in advance, and with other people is a great way to spend one Wednesday morning a month! If you preach regularly and would appreciate being consistently ahead in worship planning, this group is for you. Join us! We will gather the last Wednesday of each month from January through September from 9:00am […]
Framed through the lens of clergy health and wellness, join in for a not-so-typical clergy boundary training. Through both presentations and small group collaborative learning, participants will focus on several key areas for balance and wellbeing in their ministry. Areas of focus include: Dealing with difficult people Tools for mindfulness and spiritual disciplines Compassion fatigue, […]
Join the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center (DMPCC) for a 5-part series of virtual workshops! Suicide Awareness & Prevention in Faith Communities – Thursday, April 28, 12-3pm, led by Diane McClanahan, M.Div. Mindful Ministry – Thursday, May 5, 12-3pm, led by Mark Minear, Ph.D. Practical Applications & Implications of Forgiveness in Ministry – Thursday, May 12, […]
LIFE at Eden Theological Seminary invites you to their Zoom webinar series on the treasure of Solomon. The first session will be held on Friday, April 8th from 7:00-9:00pm CT and the second session will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00am-2:00pm CT. More registration information can be found on Eden's website. Participants can […]
