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Creator: Greenway, William, 1963- Date: 2024-02-29 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: In numerous books and essays Professor Greenway, inspired above all by the Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, has argued for a post-secular affirmation of moral realism grounded in the passion of agape. This presentation, taken from his newest book, In the Light of Agape: Moral Realism and its ... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Lord, Jennifer L., 1965- Date: 2024-02-22 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: What does it mean to say that the church is a community of the baptized? How have you seen your baptismal identity guiding you at different stages of your life? Can you give examples of how the church’s baptismal spirituality is connected to mission and social justice? Dr. Lord’s presentation wi... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Aymer, Margaret P. Date: 2023-12-07 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: In Acts 8, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch, an unnamed pilgrim to Jerusalem who appears in Luke’s story of the church, and then disappears after an encounter with Philip. Who was the Ethiopian eunuch, and how does his role fit into the story of faith? This Bible story takes us through the story... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Date: 2023-11-27 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: A discussion on the life and thought of Howard Thurman. View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Gallardo, Ángel J. Date: 2023-11-30 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: Unbeknownst to many, an Irish abolitionist-preacher named James Hickey (1800-1866) planted the first protestant church on Mexican soil in 1864. As an agent of the American Tract Society, Hickey organized missionary campaigns in south Texas and northern Mexico amid the U.S. Civil War. And althoug... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Wiginton, Melissa, 1958- Date: 2023-11-16 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: Dr. Robert Emmons says, “Gratitude is not just a switch to turn on when things go well; it is also a light that shines in the darkness.” Psychologists have proven the health and wellness benefits of being grateful. In this webinar, we dig deeper into popular understandings and practices of gratit... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Date: 2023-11-06 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: A discussion on how to address conflict and disagreements within a church community. View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Todd, Asante Date: 2023-10-26 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: A discussion of a few of the major concepts in contemporary religious thought on ecological ethics, using the film “Avatar II” as a touchpoint for the conversation. Participants are invited to watch Avatar II beforehand and answer the following questions for discussion: What is the message of thi... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Helsel, Philip Browning Date: 2023-10-12 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: This workshop will explore Martin Seligman’s PERMA model (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement) as a framework for ministry. Cultivating emotions that can broaden and build, such as joy, wonder, and gratitude, can alleviate burnout and lead to flourishing in mult... View Full Item at Austin Seminary -
Creator: Allen, Sarah Date: 2023-11-02 Contributing Institution: Austin Seminary Description: Taking a cue from "The Lazy Genius", Kendra Adachi, we focus on naming what matters most in our ministry context when it comes to faith formation so that we can create ministries that support the needs of our particular congregations and form faithful disciples. View Full Item at Austin Seminary