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Clergy Wellness Workshop – Achieving a Healthy Body in an Unhealthy World
Zoom Webinar , United StatesPresented by Brad Beeman, pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Brad shares the wisdom gleaned from his own journey back from obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol and the research he has done since. In this workshop, he will share ideas for changing eating habits, adding exercise into your daily routine, and altering the […]
Clergy Wellness Workshop – Conflict Resolution Workshop
Zoom Webinar , United StatesPresented by Denise McGuiness, Ph.D, MDiv This workshop will address how pastors can better handle conflict of all kinds in their churches, with special consideration for the current crisis in the global UMC. No matter what the results of the Special General Conference are, there will be implications for many of the churches in our […]
$20.00
CANCELLED Advanced Boundary Training (First Session)
Wenatchee First United Methodist Church 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, United StatesSeven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the first of those trainings - the second training is on May 8. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves […]
$25
CANCELLED Advanced Boundary Training (Second Session)
Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, United StatesSeven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the second of those trainings - the first training is on April 30. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves […]
$25
Clergy Wellness Workshop – Compassion Fatigue
Zoom Webinar , United StatesFor many of us, this is a particularly difficult time to be a United Methodist clergy person. Even in the best of times, the work of ministry is inherently challenging and demanding. On top of that, we find ourselves in the midst of fracture, pain, harm, and uncertainty within our denomination and more broadly in […]
$20.00
Clergy Wellness Workshop – Personality Disorders in the Church
Zoom Webinar , United StatesThere are always one or two people in your congregation who know exactly how to push your buttons, alienate others, stir up discord, or otherwise interfere with the smooth, healthy functioning of the church’s ministry. This webinar will explore the personality disorders that are often behind people’s difficult, obstructive, and/or frustrating behavior and how you […]
$30
Gathering of the Orders – From Desperation to Radical Love
Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, United StatesHow do we dismantle the lie of competition, which arises from the Protestant Affliction that leads to isolation, working in silos, apathy, and despair in order to be deeply committed to radical love, which requires vulnerability and risk? How does one maintain a core of hope and love in the midst of division, fear, and […]
$50
Advanced Boundary Training
Wenatchee First United Methodist Church 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, United StatesSeven Rivers District is offering an Advanced Boundary Training this fall to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the […]
$25
Clergy Wellness Workshop – Substance Use Disorders: A Primer for Clergy
Zoom Webinar , United StatesThe opioid crisis has dominated headlines in recent years, but addiction of any kind is a concern for families, communities, and even the church. Many of us do not understand the power that substances can have in people’s lives. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances can result in shame or blame and impacts every […]
$30
Orientation to Ministry – West Side
Renton UMC 2201 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA, United StatesA gathering of exploring and established candidates for ministry to: SHARE INFORMATION regarding the pathway to professional ministries, in its various forms BUILD RELATIONSHIPS between candidates, mentors, and BOM members (¶312 Book of Discipline) MEET & GREET, Presentation of Different Ministries Attending this orientation is a requirement for certification as a candidate for ordained ministry […]
Orientation to Ministry – East Side
Moses Lake United Methodist Church 746 S Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesA gathering of exploring and established candidates for ministry to: SHARE INFORMATION regarding the pathway to professional ministries, in its various forms BUILD RELATIONSHIPS between candidates, mentors, and BOM members (¶312 Book of Discipline) MEET & GREET, Presentation of Different Ministries Attending this orientation is a requirement for certification as a candidate for ordained ministry […]
Clergy Wellness Webinar – Staying Sane in the Time of COVID
Zoom Webinar , United StatesStressed out? Exhausted? Struggling to find time for self-care? With the advent of the coronavirus, the demands of ministry have increased exponentially, and the massive learning curve required to provide even the most basic elements of church have taxed clergy to the max. The demands of this paradigm shift have challenged even the most experienced […]
$20
Clergy Wellness Seminar – Stress and Resiliency
Zoom Webinar , United StatesAre you feeling stressed out, discouraged, and in need of ideas on building coping strategies? The stress of clergy life is all too familiar, and this past year with coronavirus changing everything about how we do ministry has made it worse than ever. In this workshop, we will explore the common sources of stress and […]
Clergy Wellness Seminar – Let’s Stop Rearranging Chairs on the Titanic: A Collaborative Workshop on Time Management During a Pandemic
Zoom Webinar , United StatesAs we each navigate leadership in a pandemic, let’s set aside time to reflect on how we manage shifting calendars, family demands, and the complexity of life in this season. Let’s workshop this together! We’ll explore a few limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. Time management isn’t just about rearranging all the things so it […]
Clergy Wellness Seminar – Clergy Fitness: Not an Oxymoron!
Zoom Webinar , United StatesHave you convinced yourself that clergy life is too unpredictable and demanding to make time for good nutrition and regular exercise? Has pandemic pastoring put you in a self-care rut? Are you interested in realistic strategies for physical wellness in the midst of your professional life as a clergyperson? Join Erin Baldwin Day, fitness and […]
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Find more information, as it is released, on the 2021 Annual Conference Session website.
Clergy Wellness Seminar – Let’s Stop Rearranging Chairs on the Titanic: A Conversation on Time Management During a Pandemic
Zoom Webinar , United StatesAs we each navigate leadership in a pandemic, let’s set aside time to reflect on how we manage shifting calendars, family demands, and the complexity of life in this season. Let’s workshop this together! We’ll explore a few limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. Time management isn’t just about rearranging all the things so it […]