1. Introducing Online Christian Learning for Our Congregation INVIGORATING LIVES & CONGREGATIONS

2. Here’s What We’ll Learn: 1. Why online courses? 2. Growth in online learning 3. Overview of our school 4. How to take a class 5. How will we use our school?

3. Why Online Christian Learning?

4. Online Christian Learning Nearly 7 million students in 2012 32% of higher education enrollment 89% of universities offer online courses Growing 10-to-1 to traditional courses

5. An Overview of Our School An Internet connection is needed Open to church members and our guests Learn at your own pace Take breaks anytime Courses: reading, videos, quizzes, discussions

6. How to take a course

13. Some of our courses Scripture Introduction to the Bible Introduction to Matthew Introduction to Mark Introduction to Luke Introduction to the Gospels Introduction to Paul The Book of Revelation Christian Topics How to Forgive How to Have a Family Devotional Time Managing the Work/Life Balance How to Take a Sabbath How to Visit a Sick Friend Overcoming Sex Addiction Why is God so Angry? Stop Worrying How to Simplify Your Life How to Handle Strong Willed Children Being Single, Staying Faithful How to Share Your Faith How to Discern God’s Will Liturgy An Instructed Eucharist Introducing Episcopal Worship The Presbyterian Tradition The Lutheran Tradition The Episcopal Tradition How to Have a Family Devotional Time Introduction to Advent Introduction to Church History

14. Learning Series Exploring the Bible Includes: Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Matthew Building Healthy Families Includes: How to Have a Family Prayer Time and Holy Habits for Children Liturgy An Instructed Eucharist Introducing Episcopal Worship The Presbyterian Tradition The Lutheran Tradition The Episcopal Tradition How to Have a Family Devotional Time Introduction to Advent Introduction to Church History Exploring Personal Growth Includes: Stop Worrying! and How to Discern God’s Will Exploring Mainline Christianity Includes: Introduction to Church History and The Presbyterian Tradition

15. How Will We Use Our School? Here are six suggestions:

22. Discussion

23. Introducing Online Christian Learning for Your Congregation INVIGORATING LIVES & CONGREGATIONS