Develop a Discipleship System
Empowering Church Leaders with Belong: Discipleship Formation Through the Sacraments
By Scott Hughes
Join us for an engaging three-part webinar series designed to empower church leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to make United Methodist disciples grounded in the understanding of the sacraments of baptism and holy communion. The Belong series offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including Foundations guides, participant guides, workbooks, and videos, all crafted to deepen theological understanding and practical application.
In Webinar 2, participants will get to hear directly from Dr. Mark Stamm and Dr. Ron Anderson as they share their expertise and explore practical applications to enrich your church’s practices.
Webinar 1: Unveiling Belong: Understanding the Suite of Resources
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 10, 12:30 p.m. CDT
Duration: 75 minutes
Description: Kick off the series with an introduction to the Belong resources. Discover how these tools can help foster Methodist identity and enhance discipleship formation in your congregation.
What You'll Learn:
- The purpose and goals of the Belong series.
- Detailed insights into the Foundations resources, participant guides, workbooks, and videos.
- Theological underpinnings of United Methodist sacraments.
- Strategies for incorporating Belong resources into worship services.
Watch the video archive of this webinar below:
WEBINAR 2: DEEPENING YOUR KNOWLEDGE: HOW BAPTISM, HOLY COMMUNION, AND MEMBERSHIP DEEPEN DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17, 12:30 p.m. CDT
Duration: 75 minutes
Description: Explore the theological aspects of United Methodist’s two sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion. Gain expert insights and explore practical applications to enrich your church's practices.
What You'll Learn:
- In-depth theological insights into baptism, membership, and holy communion.
- How to implement these insights to enhance discipleship.
- Interactive discussions on potential changes in church practices.
Watch the video archive of this webinar below:
WEBINAR 3: IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINING MOMENTUM: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. CDT
Duration: 75 minutes
Description: Conclude the series with practical strategies for implementing the Belong resources and sustaining long-term engagement in your congregation.
What You'll Learn:
- Examples of effective implementation strategies.
- Techniques for training and equipping church leaders.
- Methods to engage and motivate congregation members.
- Strategies for maintaining long-term commitment to discipleship.
WHY ATTEND?
By participating in this webinar series, church leaders will:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the Belong resources and how to use them effectively.
- Deepen their theological knowledge of the sacraments of baptism and holy communion.
- Learn practical strategies for enhancing discipleship formation in their congregations.
- Engage in interactive discussions and network with other church leaders.
- Receive supplemental materials, including coupon codes, sample lesson plans, and webinar recordings.
Register Now! Don't miss this opportunity to empower your ministry with the Belong series. Click here to register for the webinar series today and take the first step towards enriching your congregation's discipleship journey.
Additional Resources:
- By Water and the Spirit
- By Water and the Spirit (Spanish)
- By Water and the Spirit: The Ministry of the Baptized (Bilingual Worship Service)
- This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion
- This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion (Korean)
- Este Misterio Santo
Scott Hughes is the Executive Director of Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship, Elder in the North Georgia Conference, M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary, D. Min. Southern Methodist University, co-host of the Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way podcast, creator of the Courageous Conversations project, and facilitator of the How to Start Small Groups teaching series.
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