Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
This course will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enhance their prayer life.
Book: Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher
Instructor: Dennis Yocum
This course helps participants who are called to preach in the pastor's absence enhance their skill.
Book:From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
Instructor: Marcia Peddicord
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
QUESTIONS? Marcia Peddicord (815) 579-5938 marcia.peddicord@gmail.com
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
Some 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (I…