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Leader Formation Webinars

As ruling elders and deacons serving in local congregations across the denomination, webinars give us an opportunity to gather together virtually and in the presence of other leaders who walk alongside us on this formation journey. 

Upcoming Webinar

"Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America"

A Leader Formation Webinar

May 14, 2026 | 7-8:30 p.m. (EDT)

Register Deadline May 6, 2026
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The authors of the newly released book “Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America: A Guide to Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace will join the Co-Moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 226th General Assembly for a conversation about the book’s core theological framework, interwoven with stories the Co-Moderators have gathered while traveling with the church during their term. Through participation in this webinar, ruling elders and deacons will be equipped to articulate and gain clarity about the PC(USA)’s identity within today’s cultural context.

This event is free for participants and made possible through per capita dollars. To ensure accessibility, the webinar will be provided in several languages, with interpretation available upon request during registration. To allow time for these arrangements, the registration deadline is May 6, 2026. Upon registering, participants will also receive a special discount on the purchase of the book. Advanced registration is not required to access the recording, which will be available in English after the event.

This event will be led by Ted V. Foote Jr., professor of pastoral ministry and leadership at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; P. Alex Thornburg, pastor at Heartland Presbyterian Church in Clive, Iowa; CeCe Armstrong, associate pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church on James Island in Charleston, S.C.; and Tony Larson, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Surfside Beach, S.C.

왜곡된 복음주의 미국에서 장로교인으로 살아가기

지도자 양성 웨비나

2026년 5월 14일 | 오후 7-8:30(동부시간 기준)

등록 기한: 2026년 5월 6일 등록은 여기를

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미국장로교 제226회 총회에서 신간 '왜곡된 복음주의 미국에서 장로교인으로 살아가기 ' 의 저자들이 공동총회장과 함께 책의 핵심 신학적 틀에 대해 이야기를 나눌 것입니다. 이 대담에는 공동총회장들이 임기 동안 출장을 다니며 겪은 이야기들도 함께 엮여 소개됩니다. 이 웨비나에 참여함으로써 사역 장로와 집사들은 오늘날 문화적 맥락에서 미국장로교의 정체성을 명확하게 이해하게 될 것입니다.

본 행사는 상회비를 통해 지원되며 참가자에게 무료로 제공됩니다. 누구나 쉽게 참여할 수 있도록, 웨비나는 여러 언어로 제공되며, 등록 시 요청하시면,  통역을 제공해드립니다. 이러한 준비에 시간이 필요하기에, 등록 기한은 2026년 5월 6일로 정해졌습니다.  등록 시 참여자에게는 도서 구매 시 특별 할인 혜택도 제공됩니다. 사전 등록을 하지 않았더라도, 행사 종료 후 영어로 제공되는 녹화 영상은 시청하실 수 있습니다.

이번 행사에는 오스틴 장로교 신학교 목회 사역 및 리더십 교수 테드 풋 주니어, 아이오와주 클라이브에 위치한 하트랜드장로교회 알렉스 쏜버그 목사, 사우스캐롤라이나주 찰스턴에 위치한 제임스섬의 세인트 제임스 장로교회 씨시 암스트롱 부목사, 사우스캐롤라이나주 서프사이드 비치의 트리니티 장로교회  토니 라슨  목사가 진행합니다.

Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America
(Ser pueblo presbiteriano en los Estados Unidos disevangélico)

Un seminario web de formación de líderes

14 de mayo de 2026 | 7-8:30 p.m. (Este)

Plazo de inscripción: 6 de mayo de 2026 

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Las personas autoras del recién publicado libro "Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America: A Guide to Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace" se unirán a las personas co-moderadoras de la 226a Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) para una conversación sobre el marco teológico central del libro, entretejido con historias que las personas co-moderadoras han recogido al viajar con la iglesia durante su mandato. A través de la participación en este seminario web, las personas ordenadas como ancianas gobernantes y las diaconisas estarán equipadas para articular y obtener claridad sobre la identidad de PC(USA) dentro del contexto cultural actual.

Este evento es gratuito para los participantes y ha sido posible gracias a través de sus dólares por capitaciones. Para garantizar la accesibilidad, el seminario web se ofrecerá en varios idiomas, y habrá servicio de interpretación disponible si se solicita durante la inscripción. Para dar tiempo a estos preparativos, el plazo de inscripción finaliza el 6 de mayo de 2026. Al inscribirse, los participantes también recibirán un descuento especial en la compra del libro. No es necesario el registro previo para acceder a la grabación, que estará disponible en inglés una vez finalizado el evento.

Este acto estará dirigido por Ted V. Foote Jr., profesor de ministerio pastoral y liderazgo del Seminario Teológico Presbiteriano de Austin; P. Alex Thornburg, pastor de la Iglesia Presbiteriana Heartland de Clive (Iowa); CeCe Armstrong, pastora asociada de la Iglesia Presbiteriana St. James de James Island en Charleston (Carolina del Sur); y Tony Larson, pastor de la Iglesia Presbiteriana Trinity de Surfside Beach (Carolina del Sur).

Past Recordings

View recordings of past webinars and access to their accompanying resources.

Polity "Back to Basics"

Led by Flor Vélez-Díaz
October 23, 2025

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Pondering God with Presbyterians:
What Does it Mean to Say "Jesus Saves"?

Led by Martha Moore-Keish
July 17, 2025

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Pondering God with Presbyterians:
What Do We Believe and Why?

Led by Martha Moore-Keish
March 6, 2025

Open the Recording

Discovering Leadership
Called to Serve

Led by Daris Bultena, Anna Kendig Flores, and valerie izumi
Nov. 7, 2024

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Leading by Listening
Ruling Elders and Presbyterian Polity

Led by the Rev. Gradye Parsons
Nov. 16, 2023

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Reclaiming Our Calling
Deacons and Ruling Elders and the Care of Souls

Led by the Revs. Rachel Achtemeier Rhodes 
and Matt Rhodes
April 27, 2023

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Breaking the Myth of Presbyterian 
Fear of the “E” Word

Led by the Rev. Dr. Cheni Khonje
Feb. 23, 2023

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Practicing Inclusion

Led by the Rev. Jihyun Oh
Oct. 13, 2022

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Good Stewards of God’s Grace

Led by the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell
March 30, 2022

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Deacon Ministries

Led by a panel of deacons and leaders
Sept. 16, 2021

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Parliamentary Procedures
for Leaders

Led by Tricia Dykers-Koenig
July 14, 2021

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Discovering Our Gifts

Led by Michael Gehrling
April 14, 2021

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