Ementorhub

What you'll learn

Explore how attentiveness to society’s needs is key to the Wesleyan idea of building the kingdom of God on earth.

Learn from the successes and failures that have marked the history of Methodism’s entrepreneurial ministries.

Interpret vocational significance of Methodism’s entrepreneurial spirit; explain how God continues to call you to new ways to minister to the world.

Explain how God continues to call you and your community into new, innovative ways to minister to the world.

Skills you'll gain

Innovation

Storytelling

Entrepreneurship

Leadership Development

Growth Mindedness

Community Development

Initiative and Leadership

Design Thinking

Needs Assessment

There are 4 modules in this course

If you are a pastor or ministry professional in need of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for your professional development, CEU credits are available for this course. Upon successful completion of this course, you can provide your Coursera certificate and the course description to your employer for recognition of earning 0.5 CEUs. Contact [email protected] with any questions regarding CEUs for this course. Each of the 5 courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism specialization is worth 0.5 CEUs, for a total of 2.5 CEUs for completing all of the courses. This course is part of the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series. This is one of five 4-week online courses designed to help engaged laypeople and clergy (including local pastors in licensing schools) develop core capacities for innovative leadership within the Wesleyan tradition. Through this series, we hope you will experience a deeper grounding in the distinctive elements of Methodism at its best, and a renewed capacity for hopeful, imaginative participation in the mission of God.

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