Courses/Events

Special Event:
Living the Call:  Discerning a life in ministry
March 9-11, 2012
Heartland Retreat Center, Kansas City, MO

Continuing Education 

2012

Living the CallDiscerning a life in ministry
March 9-11       
   Heartland Center, Kansas City, MO

Being Well When We Are Ill
April 19
Marva J. Dawn
     
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia

Boundaries Trianing
April 27
     First
Christian Church, Mexico, MO 

Opening Gates, Opening Hearts:  Christian Responses to Offender Reentry
September 8
     
Location Pending

Boundaries Trianing
September 8
     First
Christian Church, Sedalia, MO (location pending)

Boundaries Trianing
October 5
     First Christian Church, Cameron, MO

Boundaries TrianingApril 28     Overland Park Christian Church, Overland Park, KS

 
 

Onsite CPM Courses 

2012

Understanding the Bible
  March 2-3  
  Instructor:  Rev. Fran Schnarre

Preaching as a Christian Art
  Feb 10-11, Mar 9-10 & April 20-21*
  Instructor:  Rev. Dennis Swearngin

Understanding the Bible
  May 4-5
  Instructor:  Rev. Fran Schnarre 

Social and Global Mission
  May 17-19
  Instructor:  Rev. David Avery

Worship and Music
   June 8-9, July 13-14 & Aug 10-11*
   Instructor:  Rev. Ed Varnum 

Understanding the Bible
  August 3-4
  Instructor:  Rev. Fran Schnarre

Pastor as Spiritual Leader
   August 23-25
   Instructor:  Rev. Nancy TannerThies

Introduction to Christian Thought
   Sept 14-15, Oct 12-13, & Nov 2-3*
   Instructor: Rev. Bob Flanagan

Evangelism in Your Local Context
   Nov 30 - Dec 1
   Instructor:  Dr. Bill TennyBrittian 

 * all sessions required

 
 

Online CPM Courses 

2012

Understanding the Bible
  
April 2-30
   Rev. Fran Schnarre

World Religions
  
Mar 13 thru May 8
   Rev. Clem Graham

History of the Christian Faith
  
May 15 thru July 10 
   Rev. Dr. Thomas Minton
 

The Practice of Ministry
  
July 17 thru Sept 11
   Rev. David Avery
 

History and Polity of the Disciples of Christ
  
Aug 21 thru Nov 13
   Rev. Ken Watson
 

Basics of Pastoral Care and Counseling 
  
Sept 1 thru Oct 27            
   Instructor: TBA

Understanding the Bible
  
Sept 3 thru Oct 1
   Rev. Fran Schnarre

Christian Education
  
Nov 20 thru Dec 18 
   Rev. Kim Gage Ryan

 
 
 

Foundations of Faith Community Nursing 

Foundations of Faith Community Nursing 
(formerly known as Parish/Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course)
February 27 to March 2, 2012
First Christian Church, Sikeston, MO
Registration: $200 (includes lunch and lodging)