Featured Events
Live encounters with resources from our community at Minister's Helper.
Includes Accomodations and Meals
Mission u
June 25 - 27, 2026
Scarritt Bennett Center
We are excited to be part of the Mission u community of leaders and writers and are participating in leading the adult study. Bring your children and youth too as there will be other sessions available by age group and intergenerational experiences.
Book Per Person or As A Group
Workshop: Be One of The Five
Dates and Times Vary
In Person and Online Opportunitites
This workshop helps bring the book Be One of The Five to life with guided discussions, prayers, and meditations for each of the 5 topics. We will also support you and train you to lead this workshop in your own in local church or ministry context with additional guidance not found in the book.
Workshops • Meet-Ups • Cohorts
Events & gatherings
Virtual workshops, meet-ups, cohort launches, and guided experiences designed for Christian leaders who want to grow with intention. Most events are member-only — but some are open to everyone.
Upcoming events & experiences
Virtual workshops, meet-ups, cohort launches, and guided experiences designed for Christian leaders who want to grow with intention. Most events are member-only — but some are open to everyone.
Workshop
Be One of The Five
Monthly — Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:00 – 8:30 PM CT
A recurring workshop series designed to help ministry leaders plan proactively, build sustainable rhythms, and prevent burnout. Each session focuses on a practical theme you can apply immediately.
Meet-Up
Lent-Aware Easter Planning
Monthly — August through April
7:00 – 8:30 PM CT
Guided planning meet-ups that walk you through every phase of Lent and Easter preparation — so you lead with intention instead of scrambling at the last minute.
Challenge
31-Day Prayer Challenge
Self-paced — start anytime
Kick off your formation journey with the Praying Forward Cards challenge. Thirty-one days of guided prayer prompts to center your heart and mind before diving deeper.
Cohort Launch
Be Centered — 8-Week Cohort
Quarterly launches throughout the year
The first cohort in the Minister's Helper pathway. Anchored by the question: "What is God inviting me to re-center in?" Includes community access, private discussion channel, and guided sessions.
Workshop
Church Graphics in Canva
Upcoming — date TBA
A hands-on skill-building workshop where you'll learn to create professional church graphics using Canva — bulletins, social posts, event flyers, and more.
Retreat
Personal Retreat Planning Guide
Self-paced resource
A guided experience to help you plan and take a personal retreat — a key phase in the Cross Vocational 12-month timeline for spiritual and vocational renewal.
What to expect
Every event is designed to be invitational, practical, and encouraging — never high-pressure.
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Practical takeaways
You’ll leave every session with something you can use in your ministry right away.
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Safe community
A private, encouraging space where you can be honest about the ups and downs of ministry life.
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Theologically grounded
Every event is rooted in Christian formation — practical, accessible, and invitational.
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100% virtual
Join from anywhere. All events are hosted online so you can participate no matter where you serve.
Stay in the loop
Leave your name and email and we’ll notify you when new events are announced — including early access for community members.
Testimonials
"I’d highly recommend it"
"I have had the privilege of taking the 31 Day Prayer Challenge with Pastor Linda three different times so far, and I am looking forward to the next one."
Risa Wheat
"The experience, inspiring"
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
Sandra Bratton
"creative and visionary leadership"
"I enjoyed participating in the 31 Day Prayer Challenge with colleagues from the UMC Metro District. Rev. Furtado’s creative and visionary leadership is a blessing!"
Morgan Stafford
