Scholarships and continuing education credits are available. The Institute provides advanced professional training and enrichment for United Methodist church secretaries. A participant who completes the program and meets the requirements set forth by the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration is eligible to apply for certification as a Professional United Methodist Church Secretary. 29-Aug. 1 in Nashville. This national event is to educate and equip United Methodists to care for and about children and to make the world better for children.
Online registration is available at the Web site.
The General Board of Discipleship and the General Board of Global Ministries will sponsor a School of Congregational Development Aug. 9-14 in Atlanta. Study concentrations will include New Church Development, Turning Around Existing Churches, or High-Potential Churches. Registration deadline is July 9. Continuing education credits are available. Participants may register for individual courses or toward a certificate awarded by the Center.