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Good Idea webinars
by Iowa Annual Conference UMC
Good Idea webinars are a series of interactive presentations designed to address issues and concerns of pastors and laity during the COVID-19 crisis. Good Idea webinars are a joint effort of the Office of Congregational Excellence, Office of Clergy Leadership and Excellence, the Cabinet, and lay leaders of the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Episodes
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Stewardship and the New Normal
Rev. Scott Keele-Kober and Rev. Dr. Scott Meador will be our guess. This team have been co-teaching stewardship at the School for Lay Ministry for a number of years and will be presenting some of their teaching to us with a special focus on the impact of Covid-19. Our host will be Lynn Calvert,...
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What's Up with Camps?
Bryan Johnson, Director of Camping and Christian Formation for the Iowa Annual Conference shares what is going on with camps this summer. It was announced at the end of April there will be no onsite camping at Wesley Woods or Camp Okoboji this summer. The host will be Rev. Ron Carson, District...
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Reentry Conversation
This All-Clergy Zoom Meeting focuses on re-entry plans for Iowa United Methodist congregations. Recorded on May 19, 2020, it’s designed to address issues of concern to pastors as we enter our church buildings during and after the Covid-19 crisis. The presenter is Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck…
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What to Do with VBS & Children’s Ministry
The Good Idea Webinar is focused on what to do with VBS and Children’s Ministry in our Covid-19 world. Our guests will be Tony Stogsdill and Emily Delikat from Cokesbury. The Good Idea Webinars are a joint effort of the Office of Congregational Excellence, Office of Leadership and Clergy...
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Beyond the Basics of Online Church
Ready to take your online worship to the next level? Maybe you started online ministry because of Covid-19 but now you are thinking about how this ministry might reach new people when the pandemic ends? Our guests are Rev. Nate Nims and Rev. Luke Fillmore. Nate, pastor of Grace UMC in Des Moines,...
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What's Up with Annual Conference?
Wondering what is going on with Annual Conference in June? Because of Covid-19, Bishop Laurie has announced Annual Conference will be done differently this year. Find out what the plans are and have your questions answered by Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie, Assistant to the Bishop. The host will be…
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Leadership Now for A Better “Normal”
Leadership Now for A Better “Normal” – Plato in The Republic wrote “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” Today we might say “necessity is the mother of invention.” Our churches have done amazing things since the start of the Covid-19 situation in...
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Youth Ministry: Staying Connected
Are you a youth group leader or Sunday School teacher? Wondering how to stay connected with the kids and youth? Are you looking for ways to encourage them in faith when you can’t meet face-to-face? Have some thoughts or ideas to share with others on this topic? Our guest is Kelsie DeReus…
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Small Church Struggles & Solutions
Are you part of a small church? Have you felt like the resources and ideas offered to deal with COVID-19 are not possible for you? Do you have some ideas that have worked for your small church you would like to share with others? Small membership and rural churches have faced unique challenges...
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Fighting Isolation During Social Distancing
Fighting Isolation During Social Distancing - Struggling with social distancing? Lonely? Missing people? Want ways to avoid feeling down? Do you have some ideas to share that have worked for you? This episode of Good Idea focuses on Fighting Isolation During Social Distancing. The guest presenter...
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“God is with Us”
How many times have you heard “the world will never be the same” or watched the news and been horrified by the growing number of Covid-19 cases? Have you wondered what the long-term impact of Covid-19 might be on the wellbeing of your congregation and community? United States Air National Guard...
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Ministry Ideas for Laity
As United Methodists we believe in the priesthood of all believers. We believe that all people are called to ministry through baptism and not just our clergy. Wondering how lay people might be engaged in ministry given the Covid-19 outbreak? Want to know more about how you might make a…
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Best Practices for Funerals: A Conversation with A Funeral Director
Wondering about best practices for funerals during the Covid-19 outbreak? Looking for some ideas? Have some ideas to share? Our guest is funeral director Marty Riekin, owner of Riekin Veith in Oakland, IA and Rieken & Duhn in Griswold, IA. Marty grew up in Griswold, IA where he graduated from...
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Caring for Our Neighbors
Caring for Our Neighbors - Looking for ways to connect with your neighbors and be in ministry during this age of social distancing? Looking for some ideas to show you care? Perhaps you have some ideas to share. Our guests in this episode of Good Idea Webinars are the staff of Ames, Collegiate...
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Faith & Finances in Difficult Times
As a church leader are you worried about the financial impact of COVID-19 on your congregation? Are you concerned about what to do when passing a plate is not possible? If so, then Rev. Dr. Katharine Yarnell, Director of the Iowa United Methodist Foundation, may have some answers for you. The...
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Make Easter worship special
Are you wondering how to make Easter Worship special? Looking for some creative ideas? Rev. Brody Tubaugh, Pastor of The Shueyville United Methodist Church and Rev. Eric Schubert, Pastor of the Greenfield United Methodist Church have some great ideas. The host of this episode of Good Idea…
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What Parents Should Say About Covid 19 with Gladys Alvarez
Presenter is Gladys Noll Alvarez MSW, LISW, IMH-E ® who is a Trauma Informed Care Project Coordinator at Orchard Place/ Child Guidance Center. She has worked with children and families since 1976 when she was a counselor with the Upward Bound program at Coe College. Her passion is providing...
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Basics of Online Worship
Learning the Basics of Online Worship in the midst of the challenging times of the Coronavirus is essential for faith communities to reach their members, friends in their communities, and beyond. Rev. Matt German, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa, leads an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Good Idea webinars are a series of interactive presentations designed to address issues and concerns of pastors and laity during the COVID-19 crisis. Good Idea webinars are a joint effort of the Office of Congregational Excellence, Office of Clergy Leadership and Excellence, the Cabinet, and lay leaders of the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
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Good Idea webinars are a series of interactive presentations designed to address issues and concerns of pastors and laity during the COVID-19 crisis. Good Idea webinars are a joint effort of the Office of Congregational Excellence, Office of Clergy Leadership and Excellence, the Cabinet, and lay...
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