Here are the upcoming courses from BeADisciple.com beginning in January which have been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as advanced courses in Lay Speaking Ministries.
Multimedia Technology in Worship for the Church Volunteer 101
Leading Worship 101 for Lay People
Growing Spiritually through Daily Discipline
Additionally, here are the courses that, while not approved for LSM, may serve to advance your own spiritual journey or assist in your ministry.
Exploring a Postmodern Gospel — January 2-27, 2012
Led by IFD instructor and author, Jonathan Brink, this 4 week course will explore a postmodern understanding of the Gospel.
The Practice of Love — January 2-27, 2012
This 4-week workshop led by Jonathan Brink is designed to create a space for each participant to engage the words of Jesus in a very practical way.
Safe Sanctuary Training for Workers with Children and Youth — January 6-22, 2012
This is a two-week online workshop for those who work with children and youth – Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders, van drivers, nursery volunteers, day care staff, VBS helpers, etc. and is particularly aimed at those who cannot attend the mandatory annual training at their local church OR those who are in small churches where it is impractical to hold a annual training session for just one or two people.
Disciple Making 101 — January 9 to February 13, 2012
This workshop offers a specific, step by step plan of spiritual formation. Participants will learn practical spiritual disciplines based on the Great Commission that operate in pre-venient as well as sanctifying grace to develop Christians into better disciples and then disciple makers.
Uncensored Prayer: The Spiritual Practice of Wrestling with God — January 9 to February 10, 2012
This course is about the spiritual practice of discussing everything with God, risking honesty to gain intimacy through loving, trusting conversations.
Freedom of Simplicity — January 9 to March 9, 2012
Using the book Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster, participants will explore together what simplicity might mean for each and how to cultivate inner and outer aspects of this delightful spiritual practice.
Peace be with you.
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