Connected Learning Quotes:

Loved this and will do it again. It has so energized me and filled me up. What a great way to meet others around the world and also get CEUs. … As people are all thinking about similar things and reflecting on their own experiences, their thoughts and ideas caused me to do more inner work of my own. I found myself so reflective at times it was hard to "come back out" and do the work of the day.

Trish Williamson, Online Seminar Participant
    Baseball, Ghosts, and Field of Dreams

 

This was one of the best educational experiences in which I have ever participated. It provided a variety of viewpoints and life experiences from participants. It elicited my own life experience as a base for further reflection and learning and offered an opportunity to gain insights from others.

Morgan Peterson, Online Seminar Participant
Baseball, Ghosts, and Field of Dreams

 

It really made me think seriously and reflect on how I can better myself  by this  reflective learning and not be so afraid to challenge  new openings such as this learning experience but "take the bull by the horns" and get going.  

Sr. Diana Hell, Online Seminar Participant
Thriving in the Whirlwind: Lifelong Learning for Ministry

 

My motivation (for attending the online seminar) was to be able to respond to some real issues occurring in my congregation. The online format gave me an opportunity to do so at a low cost without travel. I came to the seminar out of a heartfelt need … I do sincerely believe it was an answer to prayer.

Christine Kohlmann, Online Seminar Participant
Leading Congregations in a Time of Change

 

I continue to be impressed with the variety and quality of topics and content through the Oates Institute and will continue to utilize the site and learnings as they come. It is fantastic!

Alan Filippi, Online Seminar Participant

 

I was given permission to explore, not only in words on the computer screen, but in my day-to-day ministry and  to apply/formulate/evaluate my attitudes, opinions, actions and interactions with the aging population. My sensitivity and my abilities were increased with  this new learning and I felt empowered to go out with a new approach, a new plan and to start something right away in a practical accomplishment.  

Martha Rogers, Online Seminar Participant
Ministering to an Aging Society