3/28/12 Chapel -- Dr. Meredith Minister

On March 28, 2012, Dr. Meredith Minister spoke at chapel. Meredith is the current Instructing and Visiting scholar for the Institute of Discipleship. She talked with the community about how good intentions can go awry. This is often caused by ignorance. She encouraged the community to ponder their own good intentions to see if they work towards benefiting others. To listen, click here.

Youth Disciple Online Facilitator training

Racilitators are getting training NOW> Be a part of this exciting new way to work lead HS youth through the Bible in this highly interactive, small group, online formate.

In this workshop, DISCIPLE Bible Study facilitators and youthworkers will learn how to facilitate this amazing, life-transforming walk through the Bible for YOUTH in an online format using one of the top educational online software packages available.

In August 2012, BeADisciple.com will be the host site for Youth Disciple Online which is a joint ministry of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD) and the Center for Youth Ministry Excellence (CYMX). It will be provided for $35 per youth (includes digital manual) and is designed to help high school students learn and love the scriptures. This interactive small group experience is a great way to walk through the Bible over the course of a school year together.

The training course is now being offered in a self-paced format to meet the demands for the training. Participants will move through the training materials at their own pace with pauses to interact with Lisa, the IFD Assistant Director. The cost is $50. The course will begin upon enrollment (evening enrollment will be processed the next working day). It will take approximately 6-8 hours to work through the materials. After training is complete, facilitators may use the Youth Disciple Online software materials to lead a group of participants through the 32-week study (also includes an introductory and a closing assignment.)


To learn more about Youth Disciple Online, please visit http://beadisciple.com/youthdiscipleonline

Enrollment is open now. You will receive an email containing web location and login information upon enrollment during business hours, so please be sure to add the email address BeADisciple@sckans.edu to your list of approved senders. If you have questions about how online workshops work, please check our FAQ's page.

3/7/12 Chapel -- Rev. Ashlee Alley

On March 7, 2012, Rev. Ashlee Alley spoke at chapel. Her message was entitled "Moving from a Nighttime Disciple into the Light." She preached from John 3 and reminded us to let God constantly and consistently be our guide and vision. To listen, click here.

2/22/12 Chapel -- Bishop Scott Jones

On February 22, 2012, Bishop Scott Jones spoke at chapel. He led our community in a Lenten service. To listen to the Bishop's message, click here.

Green Church online workshop

If you’re like me, the thought of creation care, green living, and sustainability all leave me wanting to run and hide. I already know my American middle class life style isn’t the best for the environment. Having Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter spend two days on the Southwestern College campus as the key presenter for our Creation Care Conference was an unexpected joy. We looked at scripture, and other religion’s take on creation. Yes, we learned of positive constructive ways to change our behaviors, but Rev. Simon-Peter’s pleasant invitation style was motivating and encouraging.
I strongly recommend enrolling in her “Green Church” online at www.BeADisciple.com. She has learned how to strike the difficult balance between seeing the deviation caused by our way of life and making doable adoptions which help us to move from being part of the problem to being part of the solution. For those who wish to be a part of the redemptive power of Jesus in the world today, taking Rev. Simon-Peter’s online workshop is a must. The workshop begins on March 12th. Enroll today.

Steve Wilke,PhD
Executive Director, Institute for Discipleship
Southwestern College