August 6-10, 2012 TRANSFORMING CONFLICT FROM THE INSIDE OUT: COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION IN THE CHURCH Dates: August 6-10, 2012 Seminar Leaders: Deborah Hunsinger, Charlotte W. Newcomb Professor of Pastoral Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary Theresa F. Latini, Assistant Professor of Congregational and Community Care, Luther Seminary Drs. Hunsinger and Latini have extensive training in Nonviolent Communication through …
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August 1-2, 2012 PACKAGE: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE CHURCH WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMIT 2012 Dates: August 1-2, 2012 Seminar Leaders: Kristin Payne, Teaching and Learning Technologist, Luther Seminary Ryan Torma, Director of Learning Design and Technology Luther Seminary Justin Wise, Social Media Practitioner, Monk Development; Co-Director, Center for Church Communications; Blogger, JustinWise.net Tuition: $85 Contact Hours: …
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April 17-19, 2012 THE ART OF HOSTING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER Dates: April 17-19, 2012 Seminar Leaders: Bernadine Joselyn, Director of Public Policy and Engagement, Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids, MN Jerry Nagel, co-founder of Meadowlark Institute, Lake Park, MN Tuition: $440 Contact Hours: 18 Class Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily Most of us know …
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February 13-15, 2012 PROCESS PREACHING: A SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING EXTEMPORANEOUS SERMONS AT SPIRIT IN THE DESERT RETREAT CENTER, CAREFREE, ARIZONA Dates: February 13-15, 2012 Seminar Leader: Jerry Larson, D.Min., Luther Seminary was a parish pastor for 39 years. He retired in 2004 from Calvary Lutheran Church, Edina, MN., where he serves as pastor emeritus Tuition: …
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Collaboration and Communication: Web Resources for Ministry March 5-7, 2012 Ann Knox, Director of Instructional Resource Center Leland Deeds, Librarian for Academic Computing Support Event location: William Smith Morton Library, Union Presbyterian Seminary Registration: $195.00 Early Registration (by December 1st): $150.00 CEUs: 1.2 The internet offers many free and low-cost tools and applications that can …
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2012 Episcopal Communicators Conference Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA March 20 – 23, 2012 The 2012 conference will include: Plenary and workshop opportunities; opportunities for networking and community building; shared worship; and the Polly Bond Awards. Workshop choices cover the spectrum of communications, including video, social media, branding, pr basics, ethics, planning and …
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Network of Biblical Storytellers, Int’l. 2012 Festival Gathering Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? Telling Jesus Stories in a Pluralistic Culture August 8-11, 2012 Ridgecrest Conference Center Outside of Asheville, N.C. Keynote Speaker: Phyllis Tickle THEME STORIES The Tower of Babel No One Comes to the Father but by Me The Day of Pentecost For …
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Compassionate Communication March 16 – 18, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice Do you sometimes find it difficult to see “that of God” or the common humanity in another, even in those closest to you: your boss, partner, or child? Drawing on the work of psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg and …
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NOBS Academy for Biblical Storytelling Purpose The purpose of the NOBS Academy for Biblical Storytelling is to provide a process of support and training in both performance and teaching, helping students to achieve a significant degree of skill and experience in each, ultimately allowing participants to function as certified biblical storytellers and, consequently, commended resource …
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