CIMM Sessions

The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) presents live classes exploring theology, culture, and Community of Christ Identity, Mission, Message, and Beliefs in “bite-sized” sessions. These no-cost live sessions will take place most Wednesdays at 7 p.m. CST.

These classes can be used as discussion starters in adult classes or for personal spiritual/educational development.

Class Schedule

January 8 – Listening with the Lectionary (Feb/March), Tony & Charmaine Chvala-Smith
Preaching Series
- January 15 – The Power of Narrative Preaching in Witness and Mission – Linda Booth
- January 22 – The Power of Narrative Preaching to Awaken Congregations – Linda Booth
- January 29 – Narrative Preaching in a Post-Modern World – Linda Booth
- February 5 – Emerging Thoughts in Sharing the Message pt 1 – Joey Williams
- February 12 – Emerging Thoughts in Sharing the Message pt 2 – Joey Williams
- February 19 – “Loss and Light” with Barbara Walden
- February 26 – “Finding Your Voice” with David Lloyd
Adult Reunion Text Series – “Hope is Here”
- March 12 – Story of Hope – Stassi Cramm
- March 19 – Breathe in Hope – Katie Harmon-McLaughlin
- March 26 – Turn Toward Hope – Crossing Identity Boundaries – Zac Harmon-McLaughlin
- April 2 – Spirit of Hope – Conflict Transformation – Debbie Bayless
- April 9 – Onward in Hope – Celebrate Community – Janne Grover
Preaching Series (cont.)
- April 16 – Quick-egesis: A Quick Exegetical Process for Worship and Preaching (pt 1) – Tony & Charmaine Chvala-Smith
- April 23 – Quick-egesis: A Quick Exegetical Process for Worship and Preaching (pt 2) – Tony & Charmaine Chvala-Smith
April 30 – TBA
May 7 – TBA
May 14 – Inclusive Language – Jane Gardner
May 21 – TBA
May 28 – Seminary Roundtable – TBA