Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond's School of Christian Ministry has announced several online continuing education opportunities open to anyone regardless of educational background, beginning in March. Each course is $125, with scholarships available to cover 50 percent of the registration fee. More information is available at www.btsr.edu/SCM; (888) 339-2877; or scminfo@btsr.edu.
• Ministry to the Preschool Child. Led by Joyce Oliver, minister with preschoolers, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky.
• Developing a Balanced Ministry with Youth. Led by Chuck Harrison, servant leadership pastor, Crossroads Community Church, Yorktown.
• Small Group Dynamics. Led by Jon Messer, education coordinator, Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies, Richmond.
• Music in the Life of the Congregation. Led by Nancy Rock Poti, pastor; Trinity Church, Baptist, Richmond.
• The Effective Church Leader. Led by James Peak; director of business affairs, BTSR.
• Ministering to Individuals with HIV/AIDS. Led by Ted Lewis, pastor, Mount Nebo Church, and HIV/AIDS caseworker with the International Black Women's Congress, Norfolk.