This is a busy life we all lead - it seems like our time is filled to the brim! It is especially difficult to get a group of busy people together and share information. That is the reason that the web address, beadisciple.com, is of great importance. It is a part of the Upper Room and offers on-line training courses for small group leaders, as well as congregants, of the church. It is very accomodating to those who have access to the internet and would like to take advantage of the learning opportunties but have to go on a non-traditional schedule.
Generally, an on-line course begins with registration and upon registration, you are given a log-in and password to access the information. The facilitator will post information and the participants will have a time frame upon which they can respond to the facilitator, as well as to the other participants. Everyone registered for the class can see responses but those who aren't registered for the class can't see the dialogue. It is a great thing with our busy schedules.
However, there is a down side to on-line courses and you must weigh it with the up side of convenience - you will not have the real-life banter of a class in a physical space. Sometimes ideas expressed on-line don't come across like you'd want them to, others can't see your facial expressions, hand movements, etc. That is something to consider - not to discourage you, only consider.
Here is the link to the courses - let me know if you enroll and how you like it!
https://w4.sckans.edu/ifd_course_schedule.php
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