Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
We are a Connectional Church. Our United Methodist tradition is rooted in relationships with people, local churches, conferences, jurisdictions, General Conference, and other United Methodist organizations. In this webinar, we'll watch and discuss a recorded video from Bishop Grant Hagiya on the why and how this value and practice of Connectionalism began in our Methodist […]
Courses Offered Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (United Methodist Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Participants text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank The course is scheduled for Friday’s, February 11 and 18, 2022, […]
As part of The Connectional Church-2022 Leadership Workshops, we are offering Local Church Leadership Training. The first opportunity is training for SPRC Teams. Join us for this 90 minute opportunity to learn about the basic information for those serving on a Staff Parish Relations Committee. You will have the opportunity to ask questions following each […]
Course Offered Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage)Â - This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st century church. Participant textbook:Â Living Our Beliefs: […]
Sponsored by Clergy and Lay Leadership Development Do you enjoy having opportunities to grow as a leader and to learn from other leaders? Do you find it enriching to share leadership ideas, concepts, and inspiration with others? Opportunities are available to anyone in the Desert Southwest Conference interested in learning through a focused discussion of […]
Courses Offered Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (United Methodist Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Participants text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank The course is scheduled for Friday’s, February 11 and 18, 2022, […]
Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
Local Church Trustees are much more than volunteers who attend to the maintenance of the church. They are responsible for legal concerns like contracts, rentals. sale or remodeling of church property. They are also tasked with a variety of responsibilities that keep the church and its people safe. This workshop is DS facilitated. We take […]
Course Offered Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage)Â - This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st century church. Participant textbook:Â Living Our Beliefs: […]
The Gathering is the yearly meeting of the retired an active clergy and appointed pastors of the Desert Southwest Conference. Formally called "Pastor's School", the event combines education and community building into a 48 hour retreat. The Orders meet, which is a mandatory meeting. This year's retreat will take place at the Redemptorist Renewal Center […]
Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
We are a Connectional Church. Our United Methodist tradition is rooted in relationships with people, local churches, conferences, jurisdictions, General Conference, and other United Methodist organizations. The Rev. Dan Hurlbert talks to us about concerns around General Conference and the future of our denomination. Will General Conference happen in 2022? What does it mean if […]
