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The culture is in significant transition, a reality many congregations find a bewildering challenge. This workshop explores some common hurdles and opportunities on the way to becoming a culturally...

We know that college students are a strategic mission field. Having invested so much into our own children and teenagers, if they choose to attend a non-Nazarene college or university surely we’d want...

Sometimes (and for reasons we may not be able to identify) a church gives up on the transforming mission of God in its community. How can a leader help restore vision and courage to such a...

From the liner notes of the album cover. Music is universally practiced and appreciated. Its influence upon the emotions of man is well known to all. It fosters in the heart a desire for nobler...

What does it take to serve in a pastorate long term? This pastor has done it for 21 years, so far! But what does it mean to serve well over those years? Hear this self-critique – what he did right and...

Not every minister is a lead pastor. Yet, as a key member of the pastoral staff, what you bring to the table can significantly influence the missional direction of the church. Discover how to connect...

Analizar algunos de los principios que Jesús uso y enseñó a sus discípulos en el cumplimiento de la misión del reino de Dios y como estos principios pueden ser aplicado en la iglesia de hoy para el...

Previous generations were satisfied with simply giving, but newer generations require a deeper understanding of the organizations they give to. Learn about the need of different generations and how...

God created the church as a primary resource in fulfilling His mission in our world. The goal of that mission is to tell everyone about God’s love, mercy, and grace and invite them into a relationship...

It is almost universally accepted that the fastest way to grow the kingdom of Christ is through the planting of new churches. But what if we are doing evangelism the “hard way?” Traditional evangelism...

Can we build and teach a theology of sexuality that will allow us to address the questions of culture? What does it look like and what is the pastor’s role in forming congregational discussion?

Could it be that the octane of our anger is rich fuel for ministry? Let’s take a trip to the shadow side and see what gifts are there.

This session will examine the phenomenon of addiction as an expression of disconnection with God, self, and others, as well as the role of community in fostering sustainable sobriety. The neurobiology...

Based upon his forthcoming book, Charles Christian will present an overview of Christian ethics in a manner that informs theologically sound practices in Christian ministry. This workshop seeks to...

How do you determine where to start ministry to another cultural group — whether it is a group that is ethnically or racially different from yourself or a congregation whose cultural world is...

When we pray that paradoxical line in the Wesleyan covenant renewal service — “Let me be full, let me be empty; let me have all things, let me have nothing” — what are we asking of God? In a...

One of the key roles of the pastor is that of counselor. Whether working with families, couples, or individuals, pastoral counseling takes an increasing amount of energy, time, and training. This...

God has gifted many congregations with strong lay leaders, but pastors and staff don’t always understand how to best equip and use such lay leaders. This workshop, sponsored by the NTS Center for...

Learn how to empower your people to better serve and live in community through the discovery and development of their strengths and personality. The presenter will relate recent research as well as...

Sustained and healthy pastoral ministries are rooted in a biblical, pastoral theology. What are the essential components of this kind of pastoral theology? How do these core components connect to the...

This workshop combines good exegetical methods with communication skills that enable the preacher not only to preach with clarity, but to connect genuinely and relationally with the congregation in a...

The life of a minister is demanding and can drain a person emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. This NTS-sponsored workshop identifies some of the resources of the Wesleyan tradition that...

These days it seems as if being a church leader requires you to carry the Bible in one hand and a law treatise in the other. This workshop will answer your questions and provide helpful advice about...

What does it mean to die well? How may we care for those within the community of faith that often find themselves in the margins at the end of life? How can the church minister to those in their...

Rest, remember, trust. These are among the most foundational elements of Sabbath, yet Sabbath observance may be one of the most challenging – and neglected – practices for Christian leaders. Rather...