Leaders can benefit from free webinars

Stewardship and adult learners are subjects of free, one-hour webinars scheduled by the General Board of Discipleship.

The Rev. Ken Sloane, the agency's director of stewardship, will lead three programs, each beginning at 6:30 p.m. CT.

"Are You Raising Funds or Raising Generous Disciples?," Thursday, July 12: Shifting the focus from the church's need for money to people's need to give.

"Five Key Elements in Successful Stewardship Strategies," Thursday, Sept. 13: Elements present in churches that do stewardship well.

"In the Financial Homestretch: Ending the Year Strong," Thursday, Nov. 8: Celebrate at the end of the financial year.

Register and learn about other programs at www.gbod.org/committee_resources.

The webinars for leaders of adult classes and groups include a three-part series on adult learners. The leader is Carol Krau, the agency's director of adult formation and discipleship. Each begins at 7:30 p.m. CT.

"What Happens When the Rules Don't Work? Critical Thinking and Adult Faith," Tuesday, July 24.

"How Adults Learn, Part 1: The Emotional Aspect of Learning," Tuesday, Aug. 28.

"How Adults Learn, Part 2: The Behavioral Dimension of Learning," Tuesday, Sept. 18.

"How Adults Learn, Part 3: The Cognitive Dimension of Learning," Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Register for the webinars at www.gbod.org/adultseminars.