This course is designed by the NALC Renewal Team to assist in helping your congregation to continue to thrive and grow.
Course Curriculum
Welcome From NALC Mission Office
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Lesson 1 - Small Church Management
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Lesson 2 - The Struggles of the Small and Rural Church
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- Introduction (1:22)
- General Struggles - Community (2:18)
- General Struggles - Building Relationships (3:54)
- General Struggles - Institutionalism (27:53)
- Common Struggles - Gossip (2:11)
- Common Struggles - "The Good Old Days" (3:21)
- Common Struggles - Movement Out of Rural Communities (2:32)
- Common Struggles - Individual Relationships and Reconciliation (4:40)
- The Word
- Opportunities
- Wrap Up (3:50)
- Bonus: Additional Resources
Lesson 3 - The Importance of Relationships
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- Introduction (1:05)
- Relationship With Jesus - The Word
- Relationship With Jesus - Testimony (5:01)
- Relationship With Each Other - The Word
- Relationship With Each Other - Testimony (1:36)
- Relationship With Each Other - Filling the Void (5:34)
- Relationships In The Community - The Word
- Relationships In The Community - Testimony (3:03)
- Wrap Up (1:28)
Lesson 4 - The Gift of Aging and Intergenerational Ministry
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Lesson 5 - Discipleship
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- Introduction (4:06)
- A Vision for Life-To-Life Discipleship (46:08)
- Personal Faith Life - Scripture (6:17)
- Personal Faith Life - Prayer (26:45)
- Personal Faith Life - Priorities and Personal Stewardship (8:04)
- Personal Faith Life - Discipling Conversation (8:36)
- Wrap-up
- Bonus: Additional Resources (1:43)
Lesson 6 - Equipping
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Lesson 7: Outreach and Evangelism
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Lesson 8 - Attitude
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Lesson 9 - Technology and Digital Ministry
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Conclusion
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Hi, I’m Pastor Brad Hales
We are excited for you to be able to join this course that the NALC Renewal Team has structured. We know that a large percentage of congregations are small or rural. These congregations of the backbone of the Body of Christ and give us a future of hope.