CROSS
Training
For the message about the cross is
foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being
saved it is the power of
God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
The message we have to bring to the world hasn’t changed in the
last 2000 years. But the world into which we bring that
message is ever-changing. This presents churches with opportunities
and challenges.
Through Cross Training, individuals and
congregations have access to a wide variety of courses and
seminars that will prepare you to effectively meet these
challenges and opportunities.
This online, real-time education provides easy access to a wide
range of expertise and wisdom that will nourish your own faith and
assist you in the work of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ
with those you meet.
How it Works:
Using video-conferencing technology, Cross
Training brings scholars and practitioners with a wide
range of expertise right to your home or congregation.
Individuals or congregations can register for any of the current
course offerings or courses in the Cross Training
archive. Students and instructors have real-time,
face-to-face interaction, allowing for questions and
conversation.
All you need is a computer with high speed Internet access
(dial-up, satellite, or wi-fi present some technical issues), a
webcam and headset. To offer courses in a small group setting, a
projector is useful. Our tech support team is able to assist you
with any issues that arise.
To learn how to sign up for Cross Training contact Jon at jjensen@semlc.org.
CROSS Training - 2017
A CROSS Training webinar typically lasts between one hour and an
hour and a half.
"Ministry of the Word" The class is
intended for those lay persons called to assist their pastor or
church in times of need and to help these individuals share the
Word also in visitation, etc. Beginning April 28th. Contact Jon at
jjensen@semlc.org for info.
"Reformation Perspectives", a four part
mulit-session series engaging congregations in the Reformation from
Historical (DiMauro), Theological (Fritts), Hermeneutical
(Thompson), Worship (Koch) and Pastoral Care (Nestingen) contexts.
The sessions are recorded on the internet for flexibility and
ease of use. They make for excellent bible study and additions to
your Reformation year celebration. The series is also invaluable to
laity called to assist their pastor or church in times of vacancy.
(The instructors are in parenthesis) Free to supporting
congregations, we ask for a donation of any amount from other
groups or individuals requesting this series. Use the Contact Us form to request.