MC162 – Let’s Talk Using Your Gifts to Discern God’s Call (Microcourse)

Course Dates: July 13 - 17, 2026 [dt_default_button link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fscps.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Fmc162_registration|target:_blank" size="custom" button_alignment="btn_center" font_size="18px" icon_size="18px" button_padding="16px 24px 16px 24px" border_radius="3px" text_color="#ffffff" default_btn_bg_color="#990000"]Enroll Now![/dt_default_button]Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This course is for laity curious about God’s call to lay or ordained ministry. The three-hour Zoom session, led by instructor Barbara Justis and guest Beth Beaty, will [...]

MC161 – Let’s Talk: Ministering Through Your Spiritual Gifts (Microcourse)

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This microcourse is for laity who are facing confusion or misunderstanding about spiritual gifts. The three-hour Zoom session, with instructor Barbara Justis and guest Beth Perry, will provide a scriptural foundation for the gifts, clarification of misunderstandings, and practical application for ministry through spiritual gifts. This microcourse will [...]

IFD160 – Let’s Talk: Growing as Disciples Through the Lay Servant Ministries Program

Course Dates: August 10 - 16, 2026 [dt_default_button link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fscps.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Fifd160_registration|target:_blank" size="custom" button_alignment="btn_center" font_size="18px" icon_size="18px" button_padding="16px 24px 16px 24px" border_radius="3px" text_color="#ffffff" default_btn_bg_color="#990000"]Enroll Now![/dt_default_button]Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted The "Let’s Talk” series is for curious laypeople who are interested in serving in their church, describing the roles and responsibilities of lay service. It [...]

LSM391 – Creating a Discipleship Growth Plan to See All the People

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to ‘go and make disciples,’ yet how many churches are concentrating on that goal today? We add programs, stream our services, blend our music, but do we provide intentional discipleship growth opportunities? This advanced [...]

IFD104 – Safer Sanctuaries

Course Dates: August 10 - 22, 2026 [dt_default_button link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fscps.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Fifd104_registration|target:_blank" size="custom" button_alignment="btn_center" font_size="18px" icon_size="18px" button_padding="16px 24px 16px 24px" border_radius="3px" text_color="#ffffff" default_btn_bg_color="#990000"]Enroll Now![/dt_default_button]Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This two-week course is for church leaders who have the responsibility of creating Safer Sanctuary policy and procedures for their settings. It is intended to equip leaders to create [...]

IFD678 – Preaching for Transformation

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This course is designed for any layperson who has ever considered preaching. It is a four-week course in which you will learn how to share the Bible’s message confidently, even if you feel you might not know the Bible well [...]

MC160 – Let’s Talk: What You Need to Know About Lay Ministry (Microcourse)

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This microcourse is for curious laypeople who are interested in serving in their church, describing the “Ls” or roles and responsibilities of lay service. Even if you do not know what you can do, or how you fit in, you [...]

IFD680 – Reading the New Testament With Fresh Eyes

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted “Reading the New Testament with Fresh Eyes” is for anyone who has wanted to understand the Bible more effectively. Over four weeks, learners will learn methods for interpreting the New Testament so that it gives life to us and to [...]

LSM265 – Loving People and Planet in God’s Name

Course Dates: October 19 – 31, 2026 [dt_default_button link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fscps.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Flsm265_registration|target:_blank" size="custom" button_alignment="btn_center" font_size="15px" icon_size="15px" border_radius="3px" text_color="#ffffff" default_btn_bg_color="#990000"]Enroll Now![/dt_default_button]Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This course invites learners to deepen their biblical, theological and scientific understanding of God’s call to care for creation and work for climate and environmental justice for all people. [...]

LSM223 – For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Course Dates: July 13 - 24, 2026 [dt_default_button link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fscps.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Flsm223_registration|target:_blank" size="custom" button_alignment="btn_center" font_size="15px" icon_size="15px" border_radius="3px" default_btn_bg_color="#990000"]Enroll Now![/dt_default_button]Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Over these two weeks, you will join your instructor and fellow learners for a journey of discovery. Together, you will read, discuss, and dive into practical activities to explore spiritual [...]

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