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Rooted Methodism!

The long-awaited follow up to Radicle Methodism is here! Dive deeper into our roots with Rooted Methodism.

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Bishops' Ordination Chain

Is there a clergyperson in your life that you want to show appreciation for this Christmas (or that is just hard to shop for)? GCAH will create a custom Bishops' Ordination Chain for your clergyperson linking their ordination back to Bishop Francis Asbury and John Wesley. You'll receive an email with a PDF and PNG to print at home. This is also a tax deductible gift!

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Certified Lay Minister - Ministry of Memory

If you are seeking to become a Certified Lay Minister, you now can specialize in the "Ministry of Memory." This course will root you in Methodist history and heritage, teach you the basics of presenting history, and have you wanting to research more!

CourseBy Ashley Boggan

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Local Church Historians' School

Learn the basics of being a local church historian, including identifying historic materials, organizing and preserving them, what to keep vs what to toss, and how to write/promote your church's history.

CourseBy Ashley Boggan

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Radicle Methodism: Back to our Roots

CourseBy Ashley Boggan

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Rooted Methodism: Deeper Dives into Our History

Rooted Methodism is a dynamic, historically grounded course designed to help United Methodists explore the rich and complex story of their tradition—from its eighteenth-century beginnings to the present-day global church. Using a curated video-based curriculum, participants will trace how Methodism has been shaped by holiness, justice, mission, education, civic engagement, healthcare, women’s leadership, youth movements, and enduring struggles over race and human sexuality.

CourseBy Ashley Boggan

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