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Registration ends soon! Join us for a rich, hope-filled exploration of Charles Dickens’ beloved A Christmas Carol—not merely as a holiday classic, but as a narrative of grace, healing, and human transformation. Far from a simple morality tale, Dickens’ story reveals the radical power of unconditional love to awaken, restore, and re-humanize even the most hardened hearts. In this online gathering, we will journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the wounds, fears, and losses that shaped his icy exterior, and watch as grace meets him at every turn—in memory, in vision, and in promise. Each of the three spirits becomes a kind of sacramental presence, inviting Scrooge to behold his life truthfully and to discover that judgment, in the light of divine love, is always restorative rather than punitive. Participants will engage with key scenes from the text, reflect on Dickens’ theological imagination, and consider how A Christmas Carol mirrors the gospel message: that no one is beyond redemption, that our truest selves are always held in love, and that awakening to this truth can change everything. Whether you love literature, theology, or simply desire a fresh encounter with the grace-filled heart of the Christmas message, this event will be an inspiring companion to your Advent journey. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! (Link in the comments.)
#Advent reminds us of the #Light present in seemingly dark places. #Christmas likewise releases that same Light into each and every corner, eradicating all shadows. To contemplate the Light is to encounter the Incarnation.
Although John of Damascus is most remembered for his defense of artistic depictions of Christ (icons), lets not lose sight of WHY he defended icons. Because the Incarnation is the most central event upon which all else hinges, visual representations of Jesus--through art, iconography, etc.--are valuable reminders that our Savior is fully God and fully man. Taking this a step further, John recognizes the natural consequence of Christ in all and filling all things with Himself: all of creation are carriers of the divine presence.
Join us for a rich, hope-filled exploration of Charles Dickens’ beloved A Christmas Carol—not merely as a holiday classic, but as a narrative of grace, healing, and human transformation. Far from a simple morality tale, Dickens’ story reveals the radical power of unconditional love to awaken, restore, and re-humanize even the most hardened hearts. In this online gathering, we will journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the wounds, fears, and losses that shaped his icy exterior, and watch as grace meets him at every turn—in memory, in vision, and in promise. Each of the three spirits becomes a kind of sacramental presence, inviting Scrooge to behold his life truthfully and to discover that judgment, in the light of divine love, is always restorative rather than punitive. Participants will engage with key scenes from the text, reflect on Dickens’ theological imagination, and consider how A Christmas Carol mirrors the gospel message: that no one is beyond redemption, that our truest selves are always held in love, and that awakening to this truth can change everything. Whether you love literature, theology, or simply desire a fresh encounter with the grace-filled heart of the Christmas message, this event will be an inspiring companion to your Advent journey. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! (Link in the comments.)
Grace + NOTHING! #globalgraceseminary #Trinitarian #Christocentric #GraceBased #PureGrace #GodisLove #finishedwork
The Trinity is not a peripheral doctrine, but the very core of Divine identity. All that is created was brought into existence by this pre-existent perichoretic dance of face-to-face union and oneness. How tragic then that, as Karl Rahner observed in the statement below, among most Christians the Trinity is of little practical relevance. GGS is committed to the message of God’s unconditional love for all of creation that is unapologetically Trinitarian, Christocentric, and Grace-Based! “Despite their orthodox confession of the Trinity, [the vast majority of] Christians are, in their practical life, almost mere ‘monotheists.’ We must be willing to admit that, should the doctrine of the Trinity have to be dropped as false, the major part of religious literature could well remain virtually unchanged.” l
“The greatest liberty is to be bound only by love.” ❤️‍🔥🙌
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Alisa J. Henley, PHR

Associate Professor

Alisa J. Henley, PHR is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Alisa has empowered leaders of faith-based organizations to regain their focus and fulfill their mission through training & leadership development and strategic planning. She serves as the executive director for The Sunshine Organization where their focus is to create, grow and strengthen healthier faith-based organizations. Alisa is a subject matter expert in organizational effectiveness and growth. She has worked for Fortune 100 clients in a variety of industries including faith-based nonprofits, local government, and federal government. Alisa’s recent experience includes partnering with high potential leaders in a faith-based organization to build change management skills in preparation for a shift in strategy. In addition, she recently developed a custom curriculum to build leadership, team effectiveness, and influencing skills among the research project leaders in a in a mega ministry/global nonprofit. Prior to starting her own business, Alisa was a managing consultant traveling the US developing organizational leaders. She serves as trustee on several national boards including the North America Missions Board (NAMB) and Blue River Baptist Association. Alisa travels the world delivering keynote addresses on Catching The Vision, Staying the Course.

Education

  • University of MO, BS – Business Administration
  • Webster University, MA – Human Resources Management
  • Keller Graduate School of Management, MPA – Healthcare Administration
  • Grand Canyon University, PhD – Industrial Psychology – Organizational Development (2017)

Teaching Experience

  • Benedictine University (online) 2012 – present
  • Park University (classroom) 2014 – present
  • DeVry University (online/classroom) 2006-2011
  • Baker University (classroom) 2005-2006
  • Authored Books
  • Catch The Vision, Stay the Course (2013)
  • Chronicles, Covered & Revealed (2014)
  • Gems, Fruit of the Spirit (2015)
  • Dig Deep, Build High (2016)

Certification/License

  • Kingsway Ministry World Wide Association, Minister of the Gospel since 2015
  • Professional Certification in HR (PHR) since 2011