Ventures in Christian Discipleship
Equipping lay people of all ages and education levels with skills and understandings for faithful and dynamic Christian living, action, and leadership with special emphasis on small congregations.
2022-2023 Courses
“Strategies for Leading Positive Change in Congregations”
Monday & Tuesday, March 6 & 7, 2023
6:00pm – 7:30pm CST
Presenter: Greg Davidson Laszakovits, Leadership Coach and Congregational/Organizational Consultant for GDL Insight
“Deep Compassionate Listening ”
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Noon to 3:00pm CDT
Presenter: Barbara Daté, Educator, Organizational Consultant, Intercultural Ministry Advisory Council
“Beyond Burned Out to Boundaries and Balance”
*This course has been cancelled. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
“Black Panther films as Metaphor: Lessons about Race, Colonialism, Violence, and Identity in Wakanda”
Monday, June 5, 2023
7:00 – 9:00pm CDT
Presenter: Dr. Steven Schweitzer, Academic Dean, Bethany Theological Seminary
Spring 2023 Course Registration
All course times are 9 am-noon Central Time unless indicated otherwise.
There is a suggested $25 donation per course.
About the Courses
Registering online is the preferred method. There is no charge for courses; however, a suggested donation is invited.
Ventures courses, while not for college credit, offer high-quality instruction. The goal of the program is to empower lay people, especially in smaller congregations, to more effectively carry out the work of discipleship, following in Jesus’ footsteps to transform ourselves and the world. You are invited to journey with others on this new pathway sponsored by McPherson College.
Technology Requirements for Live Courses: If you can surf the web, you will be able to participate in our online courses! For the best experience, we recommend that you have a computer with high-speed internet connection and external powered speakers. We encourage several people to share a computer to participate in a course together! No camera or microphone needed for most courses.