Fwd: Biblical Learning Opportunities at LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 10:14 PM
Subject: Biblical Learning Opportunities at LMC
To: Philip <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Information for leaders and congregations UPDATES These UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of Biblical Classes taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful.  Programs for Churches GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR CHURCHES "Every church has survivors of child sexual abuse--How do we support them?" Protecting children and offering genuine support to survivors of sexual violence is a part of any healthy church community. Faith communities can be part of the healing process when they understand the dynamics and know how to respond. The programs below were developed to help churches in this mission. For the congregation, Youth Groups, Sunday School Classes, and more Cost:             FREE  There is no fee to the church for these programs, due to generous                       funding by the  LMC Legacy Foundation.    What:            -An Interview Between Your Pastor and a Survivor                        -Workshop for the Congregation                        -Workshops for Elementary & Jr. High Youth, and their parents How:              Right. It's COVID. This means we are flexible with how we present this                        information. If you are meeting in person, we can present at your                        location. Are you connecting virtually? We can present over Zoom,                                             while still having interactive activities to engage the listeners. Or we                                           can record for your YouTube playlist. When:           We are scheduling programs through October 2021. We are  flexible                                           on the day of the week and time of day. See the Inquiry Form and for more information to connect HERE  Do not hesitate to contact the Program Manager, Andrea Stoner Leaman, with any questions and to discuss options at andrea@safecommunitiespa.org or 717.569.9989. LMC Biblical Classes Discovery seeks to help Christians hear the voice of God, better know themselves, and plan for growth toward what each hears God calling them. In this respect, Discovery is both basic discipleship and leadership training. If you would like to offer Discovery in your congregation, contact the LMC office (information@lmcchurches.org) for help in getting the study up and running.   Discovery is eight training sessions that could change your life forever.  You can look at the flyer HERE, and for the sessions press HERE.   Following interest from CIES (Shalom Council), a team began work on translating the Discovery Course into Spanish. Peter Cook, Susan Hochstedler, Alexis Roman, Brinton Rutherford, and Daniel Sanchez are navigating the effort. 33% Discount for Winter Term TiM Classes  In order to promote increased leader self-care and congregational care in this time of stress, Rosedale Bible College is offering a 33% discount for the winter term Training in Ministry classes. RBC has received grant money that makes it possible to offer the two winter term courses for $600 each. The discount is available to the first 20 students who sign up for either of the following courses.     Winter Classes:  January 4-March 12 Caring for the Congregation & Leader Self-Care. Spring Classes:  March 22 - May 28 Spiritual Formation & Congregational Gift Development. For more information contact Brinton at brutherford@lmcchurches.org This discount would be in addition to an LMC Leadership Education grant if applied for by January 15, 2021. Apply here: https://rosedale.edu/tim/.  Apply Here Training In Ministry Winter Opportunities  Pastors & Leaders, Two significant distance-learning opportunities are available to you this winter, January 4-March 12 Mark Miller, Leader Self Care & Preston Yoder, Caring for the Congregation   Training in Ministry classes are designed to equip people to more effectively minister in the home, church, neighborhood, and work environments. All classes are delivered online with state-of-the-art learning methods. To apply, go to https://rosedale.edu/tim-application/.   Leader Self-Care facilitates a healthy ministry by setting and maintaining boundaries, working with a Pastor Congregation Relations Committee, creating a ministry/family balance, and other activities.     Caring for the Congregation helps leaders develop fundamental skills of caring for people who are hurt and/or seeking guidance through life stages.    Training in Ministry, or TiM, developed through a collaboration of Rosedale Bible College, CMC, and LMC. The program includes a total of 16 courses organized in five tracks. The complete program brochure is attached. Each 10-week course earns three credits and costs $900.   The Winter session runs from January 4-March 12, 2021. LMC students are eligible for scholarships. https://lmcchurches.org/resources/downloadable-resources/, Select Finances and Grants. Also a 33% discount for winter term Tim Classes This discount will be available to the first 20 students! For More Information Visit https://lmcchurches.org/33-discount-for-winter-term-tim-classes/   Students who complete three courses in a track  will be invited to attend a free course (3-credits)  in a retreat format at Rosedale Bible College in August of 2021.   As you consider this option for yourself, consider others in your congregation who might similarly benefit, pass on this information, and encourage their participation.   For more details contact Brinton Rutherford at LMC (brutherford@lmchurches.org). Register for this class Request more information here! Request more information here! Register for this class Copyright © *|2019|* *|LMC|*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: information@lmcchurches.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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