Like a good toolbox, this year’s Tools for Ministry online leadership academy, held March 13, is still available and useful. At least 26 of the 34 diverse, 90-minute courses, all provided via video conferencing on Zoom, were recorded. A page …
Youth Group Lessons from the Pandemic: Finding the Light in the Darkness
Transforming Youth Group in 2021 and Beyond! Watch the recording. Youth groups seem to have suffered in many ways during the Pandemic and it’s not ending anytime soon. Trying to plan activities and even virtual, online events are not working …
Vital Contemporary Worship
Watch the recording. The religion identified by many young adults, ages 22 to 30, is “no religion at all.” Reports say the church is dying, and now the pandemic is helping to close brick and mortar churches. But how do …
The Church Responds to Addiction
Watch the recording. Each one of our local communities today – and each one of our local churches – faces the intense challenge posed by widespread drug addiction. How does the church resource families with a positive, effective approach to …
The Ministry of Being a Local Church Trustee
Watch the recording. In this workshop, we will look at the Role of the Local Church Trustee, according to the Book of Discipline and the “Good Book,” The Bible. This session will cover basic responsibilities of and tools available for …
Tax Issues Faced by Churches, Preschools and Cemeteries
Watch the recording. We will discuss unique tax issues faced by local churches in PA involving staff payroll, parsonages as real estate, usage of houses of worship, and preschools. We will cover advantages and disadvantages–from the perspectives of taxes and …
Sexual Misconduct in the Church
Watch the recording. When the worst happens, what do we do? It does happen; we hear the news stories. Maybe it has happened to you or someone you know. Come learn what to do and how we in the EPAUMC, …
Servanthood
Watch the recording. Participants will examine the principles of servanthood and identify ways in which they can apply and incorporate them in their Christian journey. Presenter: Jacqueline Mack is a member of Bickley’s New Beginning UMC, where she serves as …
Prison Ministry & Restorative Justice: Hearing the Stories (Workshop Recording)
Watch the recording. An overview of prison ministry and restorative justice, this workshop will feature voices of individuals with telling their personal stories to help attendees see the real, diverse, far-reaching impact of our criminal justice system and what is …
Orientation to Ministry (March 2021 Workshop Recording)
Watch the recording. Might God be calling you? This workshop is for anyone wanting to explore a possible call to ordained, licensed or other forms of ministry in the UMC.