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Start Date	Title	Instructor	Category	Affiliation	Price (USD)
07-13-20	What Muslims and Christians Have in Common: How to Wage Peace and Find Common Ground (New class!)	Keith Giles	Interfaith Studies		$55
07-13-20	The Church Jesus Built: How to Build a Home-Based Ekklesia	Keith Giles	Church Leadership		$65
07-13-20	The 3 Biblical Views of Hell Examined	Keith Giles	Bible Study		$65
07-13-20	How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings		$100
07-13-20	Fun in the Sun: Summer Vacation Bible School for Adults	Harriet Wilkin	Spiritual Growth		$35
07-13-20	A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (New class!)	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Growth		$65
07-13-20	Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ	Darla Thieler	Evangelism		$55
07-20-20	Exploring Spiritual Formation: Mapping Our Journeys Back Home to God (New class!)	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Growth		$75
07-20-20	Creating Sacred Space (New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others		$35
07-20-20	Constructing the Bridge, Pt. 2: The Path to Hope and Healing After Loss	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Care for Self and Others		$45
07-27-20	Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition	Beth Perry	Spiritual Growth		$55
07-27-20	CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
07-27-20	CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
08-03-20	Creating a Photo Directory App for Your Church (New class!)	Frank Friend	Trainings		$60
08-03-20	Finding Peace in an Anxious World (New class!)	Donna Jensen	Book Study		$40
08-03-20	Soul Reset (New class!)	Shirley Connally	Spiritual Growth		$45
08-03-20	Out of Exodus: A Journey of Open and Affirming Ministry (New class!)	Mary Merriman	Book Study		$40
08-03-20	Marketing Made Simple for BeADisciple Instructors (New class!)	Meg Calvin	Trainings		$50
08-03-20	The Art of Living Intentionally	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Growth		$40
08-03-20	Introduction to the Enneagram	Jim & Kathy Reiter	Spiritual Growth		$65
08-03-20	Bridges Falling Down: Helping Your Hurting Child or Teen	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Care for Self and Others		$45
08-10-20	Transforming Evangelism (New class!)	Christine Zimmerman	Evangelism	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
08-10-20	Becoming Accountable Disciples	Beth Perry	Spiritual Growth	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
08-10-20	Spreading God's Word and Love(New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others		$65
08-10-20	Developing a Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience	Darla Thieler	Worship		$55
08-10-20	Photography as Ministry	Val Isenhower	Church Leadership		$75
08-17-20	A Life Worthy of the Gospel	Darla Thieler	Bible Study	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
08-17-20	Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth	Cynthia Gorgas	Theology	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
08-17-20	Methodist Identity: Our Story	Pamela Deck	United Methodism	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
08-17-20	Love Builds a Bridge: Missing the Child You Love	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Care for Self and Others		$45
08-24-20	Engaging the Bible in Rural Ministry	Jonathan LeMaster-Smith	Church Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Understanding People: A Ministry to God’s People in All Stages of Life	Shirley Connally	Care for Self and Others	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Nurturing Spiritual Development in the Lives of Children	Shirley Connally	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	The Church and Counseling: A Biblical Perspective	Shirley Connally	Care for Self and Others	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Disability, the Bible, and the Church	Harriet Wilkin	Bible Study	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Growth	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
08-24-20	Come to the Table	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
08-24-20	Biblical Storytelling I	Beth Galbreath	Worship	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
08-24-20	Practicum in Youth Ministry (New class!)	Matt Vaughan	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD/YMI Youth Ministry Certification	$325
08-24-20	Adolescent World	Lori Richey	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD/YMI Youth Ministry Certification
08-24-20	Teaching Biblical Faith with Youth	Lori Richey & Laurence Greenwood	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD/YMI Youth Ministry Certification	$125
08-24-20	A Practicum in Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Growth	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Using the Common English Bible: A Primer	Joshua Reichard	Bible Study	Certified Lay Ministry	$30
08-24-20	Practical Women’s Ministries I: Spiritual Growth and Development (New class!)	Tavinia Tucker	Bible Study	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Evangelism as Congregational Outreach	Nancy Golden	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-24-20	Disability Awareness (New class!)	Dorothy Kropf & Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
08-31-20	Mentoring Young People in Their Faith	Teryl Cartwright	Church Leadership		$45
09-08-20	Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage course)	Beth Galbreath	United Methodism	Lay Servant Ministries	$75
09-09-20	Congregational Leadership: Church Administration	Jack Shitama	Church Leadership	Congregational Leadership	$59
09-14-20	Reconnecting with God (New class!)	Sarah Wilson	Spiritual Growth		$45
09-14-20	Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition	Christine Zimmerman	Spiritual Growth	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
09-14-20	How to Build and Provide Your Course Online	Lisa Buffum	Trainings		$100
09-14-20	CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
09-14-20	CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
09-14-20	Leading Bible Study: Biblical Interpretation	Beth Perry	Bible Study	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
09-14-20	How the Bible Came to Be (New class!)	Ron McCreary	Book Study		$30
09-14-20	Leading Public Prayer	John Zimmerman	Church Leadership	Lay Servant Ministries	$75
09-14-20	Building Relationships through Youth Ministry (New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Youth, Children, & Retreats		$65
09-14-20	Helping Young People Hear God at Church	Teryl Cartwright	Church Leadership		$45
09-14-20	Helping Young People Hear God at Camp	Teryl Cartwright	Youth, Children, & Retreats		$45
09-14-20	Bridging Cancer: Now What?	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Care for Self and Others		$45
09-14-20	Caring for the Caregiver	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others		$65
09-21-20	Loaves and Fishes: Discovering Hidden Possibilities for You and Your Church	Beth Galbreath	Church Leadership		$50
09-21-20	Dementia Friendly Worship Ministry (New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Worship		$65
09-28-20	Come to the Waters	Beth Galbreath	Theology	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
09-28-20	Simply Christian	Cynthia Gorgas	Theology	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
10-05-20	Helping Young People Hear God at Camp	Teryl Cartwright	Youth, Children, & Retreats		$45
10-05-20	Bridging the Gap: Wounded Spirits - Understanding PTSD	Annette Arnold-Pflaum	Care for Self and Others		$45
10-12-20	Children’s Ministry as Leading Spiritual Education	Danielle Bell	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	Theology of Ministry with People with Disabilities (New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	Teaching Biblical Faith for Spiritual Formation	Jim Reiter	Spiritual Growth	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
10-12-20	CLM Module 1: Call and Covenant for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
10-12-20	Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity course)	Beth Galbreath	United Methodism	Lay Servant Ministries	$75
10-12-20	Ministry with People with Disabilities (New class!)	Harriet Wilkin	Care for Self and Others	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	Teaching Theology with Youth (New class!)	Lori Richey	Youth, Children, & Retreats	IFD/YMI Youth Ministry Certification
10-12-20	Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts	Beth Perry	Spiritual Growth	Lay Servant Ministries	$75
10-12-20	Methodist Identity: Our Beliefs	Pamela Deck	United Methodism	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
10-12-20	Practical Women’s Ministries II: Leadership Growth and Development (New class!)	Martha Banks	Church Leadership	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	Evangelism as Congregational Care & Nurture	Nancy Golden	Evangelism	IFD Ministry Certifications	$125
10-12-20	Creating Safe Spaces for Children and Youth Ministries formerly Five Day Safe Sanctuary Policy Workshop	Beth Perry	Youth, Children, & Retreats		$50
10-14-20	Congregational Leadership: Sacraments	Jack Shitama	Theology	Congregational Leadership	$59
10-19-20	Devotion to Jesus: The Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity	Darla Thieler	Theology	Wesley Lay Academy	$50
10-19-20	Helping Young People Hear God in Campus Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Church Leadership		$45
11-02-20	CLM Module 4: Connection for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
11-02-20	CLM Module 2: The Practice of Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
11-02-20	Study Bibles: How to Choose and Use (New class!)	Ron McCreary	Bible Study		$20
11-09-20	Teach Adults	Beth Perry	Small Groups	Lay Servant Ministries	$65
11-09-20	Helping Young People Hear God in Campus Ministry	Teryl Cartwright	Church Leadership		$45
11-17-20	Time With God: A Thanksgiving Prayer Retreat	Shirley Connally	Prayer & Meditation		$35
11-30-20	CLM Module 3: Organization for Ministry	Joshua Reichard	Church Leadership	Certified Lay Ministry	$45
01-13-21	Congregational Leadership: Pastoral Care	Jack Shitama	Care for Self and Others	Congregational Leadership	$59
02-10-21	Congregational Leadership: Wesleyan Theology	Jack Shitama	Theology	Congregational Leadership	$59
04-28-21	Congregational Leadership: Time Management	Jack Shitama	Church Leadership	Congregational Leadership	$59
06-09-21	Congregational Leadership: UM History and Doctrine	Jack Shitama	United Methodism	Congregational Leadership	$59

 

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