Training and Workshops
for Church Leadership
Unlocking Adult Learning: Engaging Minds, Transforming Ministries
This training delves into the principles of adult learning theory, exploring how these insights can revolutionize your ministry's educational approach. We move beyond traditional lecture and preaching formats to discover interactive, participatory strategies that resonate with adult learners. Participants will gain practical tools to design engaging learning experiences, fostering deeper understanding and lasting impact within their congregations and communities. Discover how to create learning environments that honor the lived experience of adults, encourage reflection, and promote spiritual growth.
Instructional Design for Ministry: Building Effective Learning Experiences Online and Off
This training introduces the core principles of instructional design and demonstrates how they can be applied to enhance ministry effectiveness. Participants will learn to create clear learning objectives, develop engaging content, and evaluate learning outcomes. We explore practical strategies for designing impactful Bible studies, preaching moments, online workshops, and training programs, ensuring that your ministry's educational efforts are both meaningful and measurable. We will also address how to make online learning accessible to various generations.
Ministry as Education: Cultivating Disciples Beyond the Sunday School Hour
This workshop redefines 'ministry as education,' exploring how every interaction, program, and communication can be a learning opportunity. We examine how to integrate educational principles into all aspects of ministry, from pastoral care to outreach initiatives to online engagement. Participants will learn to identify and leverage teachable moments, fostering a culture of lifelong learning within their faith communities and beyond the walls of the church. We explore how to intentionally create environments for spiritual formation in all aspects of ministry.
Engaging the Digital Congregation: Best Practices for Online Ministry Education
This workshop focuses on best practices for designing and delivering effective online ministry education. Participants will learn to leverage digital tools and platforms to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. We explore strategies for building online communities, facilitating meaningful discussions, and ensuring accessibility for diverse participants. From using an LMS for onboarding new members to training lay leaders online, this workshop equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital ministry space. We will cover accessibility and how to create a sense of community online.