Disciples of Christ believe that we are called “To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving, and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.” However, many Disciples struggle with how to put the Good News into words. “Thinking Theologically . . . about salvation” will be a six-hour workshop on how to put our understanding of the gospel into words.
>> Thinking Theologically about salvation is an essential question for each Christian leader and congregation to answer today. It is the foundation of our evangelism.
>> Thinking Theologically about salvation can be a model of thinking theologically about other concerns like the nature and purpose of the Church, the shape of Discipleship, and the hope we have in Christ.
>> Thinking Theologically about salvation alongside others can help us practice speaking with one another within spaces of theological difference.
On February 15, 2025, members and ministers in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest will join together in a discussion—part presentation and part workshop—with the goal of each person crafting a short, clear, and authentic statement about their theology of evangelism.
Who should attend this event: Anyone interested in Evangelism, Outreach, Theology; Church leaders like Elders, Board members, Committee Chairs & team, Pastors, Commissioned Ministers
*This CCSW Learn course will satisfy a requirement for Commissioned Ministers foundational training. It will NOT substitute for the required 3 hour, graduate-level, ATS Accredited course required for people seeking ordination. This course focuses on Practical Ministry.This event will be taking place both ONLINE and at Host Sites throughout the RegionScholarship is available for those who need it - please contact the regional office [email protected]The Region provides meaningful educational resources for clergy and congregational leaders. Throughout the year, we offer one-day, six-hour workshops for ministry leadership development, host an annual elders retreats, conduct book discussions, and serve to connect congregations and ministers with the best practices for ministry, mission, witness, and justice.