Courage for the Calling Monthly Virtual Gatherings
MAY 8, 2021 - Mentoring Simplified: Putting a Few Tools in Your Toolbox with Darcy Paape
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by WLI Director and mentoring expert, Darcy Paape and will deep dive
into one key listening skill that will improve mentoring relationships.
A ZOOM link will be emailed to you upon registration.
JUNE 13, 2021 - Courageous Conversations about Race with Natasha Bowlds
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by Youth Minister Natasha Bowlds and will provide techniques for having sensitive conversations about race that lead us to reconciliation and unity as Jesus has called us to do.
JULY 10, 2021 - Roses in Concrete: Overcoming Barriers with Celeste Cuffie
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by motivational speaker Celeste Cuffie and will discuss who we are as
individuals, the courage that is required to answer our call, and how to overcome barriers to do so.
AUGUST 8, 2021 - Courage and Conviction in the Workplace with Kim Schave
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by Deaconess Kim Schave and will address how a Christian can live out the faith within their vocation as well as respond helpfully and positively to restrictions (and sometimes even assaults) being leveled at Christian businesses.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 - Exploring our Vocations with Catherine Duerr
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by author Catherine Duerr and will share how God empowers us to live out our vocations. We will draw inspiration from Bible greats like Paul, Gideon and Bezalel. We also will be encouraged by ordinary folks like George, Bill and Margie. And we will even put our love into action in this workshop.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 - Are You Called to Develop a Non-Profit? with Krista Hull
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by Chaplain Krista Hull and will explore ways to
courageously take risks and do the hard things to see your vision come alive.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 - Developing Spiritual Habits with Sharla Fritz
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by author Sharla Fritz and will introduce three spiritual habits you
can use to connect with God. After learning about these practices, participants will have an opportunity
to use them to explore what Scripture has to say about courage.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 - Anxious Life of a Christian with Kristin Wassilak
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by Deaconess Kristin Wassilak and will explore the struggles we endure to battle fear, and how we can address those struggles faithfully in Christ.
JANUARY 8, 2022 - Shine Bright: Turning on the LIGHT Through Skills and Faith with Dr. Patricia Braun
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by Dr. Patricia Hull and will explore ways to
use skills, faith and courage to reach others in different ethnic cultures to “Shine Bright” in
serving those in need and their communities.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 - A Rest that Works with Brenda Jank
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by restorative wellness expert Brenda Jank and will introduce biblical,
no cost, high-yield restorative rhythms that equip God’s people to navigate 24/7 from a place
of strength, transformation, and joy.
MARCH 12, 2022 - The Eager Conversationalist: A Hopeful Look at What Prepares Christians to Witness with Dionne Lovestad-Jones
This 1-hour Zoom session is hosted by LHM ministry facilitator Dionne Lovestad-Jones and will introduce the simple but revolutionary tool developed by Lutheran Hour Ministries that can help you, and your congregation, discern how to talk with the non-Christians in their lives.
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