Monthly Resource Toolkits
In South Georgia, we understand the importance of making disciples and nurturing spiritual growth within our congregations. Transformation is happening every single day across the conference! This year as we focus on our conference theme of "One Matters," your conference staff wants to walk alongside your local congregation and resource you in your disciple-making efforts. Each month we'll roll out a toolkit designed to empower clergy and laity in their sacred mission of cultivating meaningful connections and fostering transformative discipleship. A single challenge question will be presented, followed by accompanying resources tailored to address that specific challenge. Check out February's toolkit here.
Setting the Stage for Digital Ministry: March
Does your church have a digital presence or are you actually doing digital ministry? If you're ready to move from using social media channels to communicate information to creating online relationships that facilitate transformation, then join us for an introductory zoom that will give you practical ideas for taking your digital presence to the next step. After this introductory zoom, you will have the option to sign up for a five-month cohort that will do a deep dive into digital discipleship and making the most of online tools to create discipling relationships. So whether you want to dip your toe into the water or dive deep, this is where you can begin to explore how to increase your digital impact! Choose the time that works best for you: March 7 at 6pm or March 8 at 2 noon
Dinner Church on the Road: April
Do you love a good potluck? Have you seen the amazing power of a meal to bring people together at the table? Are you interested in doing church and community in a new way? Dinner Church is a way to provide a spiritual environment for people who might never step foot into a traditional church model. Over a meal and a casual conversation, Dinner Church allows people from all walks of life to discover Jesus in community. Coming in April to a location near you!
Digital Ministry Intensive Cohort: April - August
Are you ready to do a deep dive into digital ministry and learn how to harness the power of online tools to help create discipling opportunities? If you're ready to move beyond live-streaming, this cohort is for you! Join us as we explore how in-person and digital opportunities can work together to create a holistic discipleship experience for the people you are currently reaching and beyond! This is for clergy and key volunteers or staff who help facilitate discipleship within the church. The cohort will meet twice monthly on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm via Zoom (April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 3, August 1, August 15, August 29).
Small Church, Big Impact: June - October
Conference leadership is focusing efforts around the specific needs of small and rural churches. Anne Bosarge, director of leadership strategies and local church resources, is visiting small churches in the conference and gathering groups of pastors for planning, brainstorming, and dreaming sessions around how small churches can make a big kingdom impact in our conference. There are several dates set starting in June and going through August throughout the conference.
SGA Planter’s Academy
In the Fall of 2024, we will offer two paths for people who desire to plant something new. One path will be customized for laity and one for clergy. If you think you might have an interest in starting a new ministry, faith community, or something we haven’t thought of yet, this hybrid (online and in-person) course is for you! Explore the calling God has placed on your life and learn how you might live that out in South Georgia. More details to come.
To register and for more information, visit www.sgaumc.org/cd-upcoming-events. Questions? Contact Anne Bosarge (abosarge@sgaumc.com) or Stephanie Smith (ssmith@sgaumc.com).