Recognizing that new technologies allow people to access information in many different ways, Vibrant Faith Ministries has developed a series of free and/or fee-based webinars for convenient access from your home or office.
Below you'll find the webinar courses that are currently offered. All times listed are Central Time.
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Learning the Language of FaithParticipants will learn the Five Principles for living and passing on a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. Discover how other congregations have incorporated these principles into worship, education and outreach events, and have made the Five Principles part of their congregational DNA. |
$9.95 |
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Becoming a Cross+Generational ChurchCongregations have the potential to bring all the generations together to practice and pass on faith. Yet, too many congregations divide people into age-segregated programs and activities. Participants will learn why it's essential to gather the generations together and offers ten strategies for tapping into the gifts and wisdom of all generations. |
$39.95 |
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Introduction to Vibrant Faith @HomeAttend an introduction to the exciting NEW Vibrant Faith@Home - A FREE website connecting faith and life! This interactive resource is designed to give you unlimited access for easy-to-use tools, tips, family activities, blogs, forums, and advice on everything you need for building a stronger, more faith-focused family. |
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How to Be a Spiritual LeaderParticipants will explore how the Great Omission (neglect of the role of the home) impacts their congregation and how to respond with effective and faithful leadership to regain the home as a vital partner in faith formation and Christian outreach. The webinar will describe how to offer spiritual leadership by giving attention to the language we use, the importance of patience and persistence, the use of follow up contact, and the critical role of clear and high expectations for practicing the faith in our daily lives. How to Be a Spiritual Leader will conclude with the essential task of beginning with our own journey in the Christian faith. |
$49.95 |
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COMING OF AGE: Building Relationships and Doing Ministry with Younger MenYounger men are exploring deep questions of personal identity and spirituality. Often, congregations are not culturally in tune with this journey and struggle to relate. This webinar reviews the Coming of Age research study of younger men and asks congregations to evaluate their programs and cultures. |
$39.95 |
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The Adolescent Brain {this is not an oxymoron!}Developments in research over the last 20 years have made it possible to observe the brain as it functions and grows. The research shows exuberant brain growth takes place in infancy and during puberty. These are incredible windows through which to observe how God shapes human beings. In addition, these times are doors of opportunity to help shape the values, faith and life choices of adolescents. Participants will learn about the growth of the brain and how these insights must shape our ministry practices. |
$9.95 |
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Living the Language of Faith:Practicing the Four KeysThe Four Keys of caring conversation, devotions, service, and rituals & traditions are ways to participate in the means of grace that extend God's love and saving work to the world on a daily basis. These keys `not only strengthen the faith life of individuals and communities within households, they also serve as means to strengthen congregational vitality through healthy, nurturing, faithful homes. Participants will learn several strategies for incorporating the Four Key faith practices into their daily, weekly and monthly routines. |
$9.95 |
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How to Communicate Your Vision for MinistryProverbs 29:18 reminds us, "Without a vision, the people perish." So how does one inspire a shared vision that others embrace? Join us in learning the fundamental elements involved with discerning God's preferred future, how to inspire a shared vision, and how to motivate others to step forward and say, "How can I help?" |
$9.95 |
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Curious? How the Four Key Faith Practices Work in Your BrainThis 90-minute webinar connects insights from the expanding science of the brain with the Four Key faith practices of caring conversation, devotions, service, and rituals & traditions. You'll learn about the incredibly important discovery of mirror neurons and how the brain flows. Based upon these insights you'll discover that living a Christian lifestyle by doing the Four Keys connects our deepest selves to God as God intends and made us. |
$49.95 |
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Finding Sabbath in a World Traveling at Warp SpeedWe live in a world addicted to speed, achievement, acquisition, and busyness. People are frazzled, stressed, burned out, and exhausted. We have forgotten God’s example, God’s commandment, and God’s invitation to re-creation in observing the Sabbath. What would Sabbath look like in your setting? How might you recapture the natural, healing, restoring rhythms of a life well lived? Learn how to reclaim Sabbath for yourself, your family and your congregation! |
$39.95 |
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Four Key Your Mission TripParticipants will learn how to organize a mission trip as a faith formative Milestone Ministry event so that it can impact mission trip sojourners for a lifetime. The larger congregation and surrounding community will have a role to play to also benefit from the mission trip experiences. |
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Vibrant Faith in the CongregationThe goal of the webinar will be to help congregations weave outreach and faith formation into most every aspect of the life of the congregation. The Vibrant Faith Frame will be used to create a unifying culture in the congregation through a number of ministry areas including evangelism, Christian education, worship and preaching, youth and family, stewardship, administration, and preschool and after school programs. This webinar is based on David W. Anderson's book "Vibrant Faith in the Congregation." |
$39.95 |
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Social Media in the CongregationHave you been thinking about creating a Facebook page for your congregation? Or, do you have a Facebook page for your congregation, but are not using it? Or, why does my Facebook profile look different? What's a tweet? Does using social media really make an impact? If you've asked yourself these questions, this 90-minute webinar is for you! Learn tips for effectively utilizing Facebook in your congregation, a little about Twitter, and why using social media matters. |
$49.95 | Thursday., March 22 1:00 pm (CST) |
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Expanding your Social Media in the Congregation!
You're on Facebook, but now you - and your congregation - want to use more social media. Join us as to learn more about using Twitter, how Pinterest can perk up your idea bank, and how to keep yourself organized and save time by using Tweetdeck. This brand new webinar is for those comfortable with using social media but wanting to use it more efficiently, or those who have completed Social Media in the Congregation as a pre-requisite. |
$49.95 | Thursday., March 29 1:00 pm (CST) |
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For webinar questions, contact Anna Rendell at arendell@vibrantfaith.org.
“This webinar is perfect for folks who might be hesitant about using technology in their ministry.”
“Anna doesn't need to tell of her passion for social media, it shows in her voice! Her enthusiasm has piqued my interest in visioning how our school and congregation can 'do' ministry with these tools.”
“This webinar is excellent. The information is accessible, and the instructor is engaging and fun. It is s good workshop for those who are already pretty comfortable with facebook, as well as those who don't see the point of it. If you participate in this webinar, you will be convinced that the church must participate in social networking for the sake of the Gospel. God is at work in the world, to be sure, but God is also at work in the virtual world.”
-Pastor Desiree' Uhrich
“The introduction of Twitter. Anna generated a comfortable setting for those of us with little background in social media to ask questions. Congratulations on accomplishing this in a short time without visual contact. (Guess that alone should be a lesson on how effective social media can be!)”