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Dr. Cheryl Rude

Noted Leadership Expert Cheryl Rude Joins Institute for Discipleship Team

April 25, 2023
Bishop ScholarsBuilders in MinistryIFD News

Dr. Cheryl RudeDr. Cheryl Rude will join the administrative team of the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship on July 1, 2023, transitioning from a distinguished academic career that has made her a national leader in service learning studies.Rude will become the Institute’s director of ...

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2022 Summit Provides Intentional Time to Hear God’s Voice

August 2, 2022
The Summit

Aug. 1, 2022 — In the busy-ness of life, even adults may find it difficult to set aside intentional time for silence, reflection, and prayer. During the week of July 10-16, though, high-school juniors and seniors, and college-age counselors had the opportunity to experience this intentional time and ...

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New Certification Focuses on Church Administration

July 11, 2022
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July 11, 2022 -- A new certification in church administration will begin soon at BeADisciple.com. Consisting of four six-week courses, the program is delivered completely online and is intended for pastors and laypersons in congregational leadership roles.The first class is enrolling now and begins ...

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Online Certification Opportunities to Begin in August

July 11, 2022
BeADisciple.com

July 11, 2022 — A new cycle of online ministry certification courses is set to begin Aug. 22, 2022, at BeADisciple.com. BeADisciple.com is part of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College, and has offered quality online educational experiences with roots in Wesleyan theology since 2006 ...

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Summit Youth Academy Names New Leadership

May 10, 2022
The Summit

May 10, 2022, Winfield, Kan. — The Summit Youth Academy will undergo a change in leadership when the Rev. Wendy Mohler-Seib steps down as director of faith formation at the Institute for Discipleship. Mohler-Seib will join the faculty of Friends University in August as assistant professor of theolog ...

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Summit Youth Academy to Return to Campus

April 18, 2022
The Summit

April 18, 2022 — After two years of pandemic-necessitated accommodations, the Summit Youth Academy will be returning to the Southwestern College campus in the summer of 2022. The event in Winfield, Kan., is set for Sunday through Saturday, July 10-16. “This year we have a great opportunity for high ...

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Witnessing Course to Include Activities for National Day of Prayer

March 21, 2022
BeADisciple.com

Winfield, Kan., March 21, 2022 – An online course that encourages Christian witness will include ways to incorporate witnessing in activities of the National Day of Prayer. The national event is set for May 5, immediately after the two-week course ends. “Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Chris ...

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Two Online Courses to Facilitate Safe Spaces in Churches

March 17, 2022
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Winfield, Kan., March 9, 2022 – Two online courses have been scheduled at BeADisciple.com that will help congregations ensure safe spaces for vulnerable persons. “Creating Safe Spaces for Children and Youth” and “Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerable Adults” will both begin May 2 and last two weeks.  ...

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Interactive Online Course Targets Praise and Worship

January 18, 2022
BeADisciple.comIFD News

As the most solemn and celebratory moments of the Christian year approach, many worship leaders may find they are struggling to craft appropriate services for their congregations. An online course offered by BeADisciple.com will address this struggle March 14-28. “Developing a Dynamic Praise and Wor ...

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Online conversations equip congregations to nurture young adults

January 14, 2022
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Funded by the Texas Methodist Foundation and produced in coordination with Perkins School of Theology Office of External Programs, a series of online learning conversations will give participants practical tools to serve teen and young adult Christians. Free for participants, these live conversation ...

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Sarah Wilke Joins Institute for Discipleship as Director of Global Relations

December 14, 2021
BeADisciple.comIFD News

WINFIELD, KS — Sarah Wilke has been appointed director of global relations for the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship, effective Jan. 1.This newly created position will support the Institute's growing focus on international ministry, and Wilke's initial priority will be to help devel ...

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Upcoming Online Courses Focus on Biblical Education, Interpretation

December 14, 2021
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Nov. 28, 2021 – A pair of upcoming online courses from BeADisciple.com will focus on Bible education, with enrollment open now. “Teaching Adults” and “Biblical Interpretation” are two-week classes that will begin in January. The courses’ instructor, Rev. Beth Perry, has more than 30 years of experie ...

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