Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
This course will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enhance their prayer life.
Book: Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher
Instructor: Dennis Yocum
This course helps participants who are called to preach in the pastor's absence enhance their skill.
Book:From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
Instructor: Marcia Peddicord
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
QUESTIONS? Marcia Peddicord (815) 579-5938 marcia.peddicord@gmail.com
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