
Our spiritual gifts mean we naturally have many different tools at our disposal in our toolbox, but sometimes those tools may need a little sharpening.
Enter: The Ministry Toolbox of Providence Presbytery.
We’ve invited experts in various areas to join us in a monthly live webinar where they will present information on their area of ministry expertise, then we will have a Q&A session.
You may click the button below to view the entire series on YouTube or scroll down to view invididual webinars.
Series Recordings:
Shared Ministry with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon:
As Vice President of Ministry Innovation with the Board of Pensions, he has a wealth of knowledge to help congregations navigate complex situations. His presentation for us will include an explanation of the Dues Incentive Programs of the BOP and recommendations for congregations desiring sustainability in their ministry.
Upcoming Topics:
March 19 - Erica Allen - Cultivating Generosity In Your Congregation
More InformationReady to strengthen your stewardship ministry? Together, we’ll explore how to cultivate generosity as a spiritual practice rooted in discipleship rather than obligation, and we’ll share practical, proven approaches that help leaders clarify vision, engage the whole congregation, and nurture a culture of joyful, faithful generosity.
April 16 - Chris Morgan and Anne Stark, Youth Ministry in Smaller Congregations
More InformationMany assume that effective youth ministry requires a large group and robust programming. This conversation seeks to challenge that assumption, instead highlighting that meaningful youth ministry is rooted in relationships rather than numbers, and offering practical tools for engaging young people and integrating them into the life of the church, no matter the size of your youth group.
May 21 - Olanda Carr, Meet Your Wonderful Ministry Resource Officer!
More InformationDid you even know you have an MRO through the Presbyterian Foundation? You do! We’ll introduce you to Olanda and how he as MRO can resource your congregation, helping you navigate annual stewardship, planned giving, property matters, and investment management with guidance tailored to their congregation’s unique context and ministry goals.
June 16 - Lisa Allgood, Grants for Churches — What’s Possible and How to Pursue It
More InformationIn this practical workshop, Lisa Allgood will walk through the different types of grants churches might consider and what makes a proposal competitive. She’ll cover the essentials of writing a strong application, including how to clearly define the problem you’re addressing, identify the population you’re seeking to serve, and articulate how you will measure outcomes and success. If your congregation is exploring grant funding, this session will help you approach the work with clarity, focus, and realistic expectations.
August 20 - Michelle Snyder - Hope & Social Connection: How Faith Communities Can Be Part of the Solution for Companioning Those Impacted by Suicidal Desperation.
More InformationSuicide is often thought of as a mental health crisis that requires the intervention of a practitioner and faith communities often see their only role as that of referral source. Come to this webinar to expand your understanding of the problem of suicide to see how faith communities can have a more central role than they realized they could.
September 14 - Corey Schlosser-Hall - Do or Die: Innovation And The Church
More InformationThe future of ministry will be more mixed, more looped, and more augmented—and congregations that thrive will be those willing to adapt with intention rather than fear. In this conversation, we’ll explore three game-changing dynamics reshaping the church today and examine how wise leaders can innovate faithfully, respond creatively to change, and discern where the Spirit is already inviting them to lean in.
October 15 - Rob Dyer - Stop Begging, Start Building: A Strategic Approach to Church Volunteerism
More InformationWe’ll explore a needed shift in how churches think about volunteering - moving from simply filling roles to intentionally engaging people around their passions and sense of calling. The conversation will focus on how this cultural change invites deeper faith formation and what it means to rethink how we recruit, support, and even release volunteers along the way.
November 12 - Paul Grier - Digging Up Dirt: A Church Cemetery Primer
More InformationWe will explore the benefits and responsibilities facing our congregations whose ministry includes the burial and inurnment of the Saints. The management and economics of church burial grounds and columbaria can be complex: we’ll help chart a path for their successful navigation.

