June 24-29, 2012 MINI-M.B.A. FOR PASTORS AND CHURCH LEADERS: LEADING AND MANAGING IN A COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE, MINNEAPOLIS Dates: June 24-29, 2012 Seminar Leaders: Augsburg College – MBA and MAL (Master of Arts in Leadership) faculty Luther Seminary Leadership Division faculty Guest Speakers: Prominent leaders from Twin Cities business community and non-profit organizations …
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June 11-15, 2012 DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN ADULT EDUCATION (NEW ONLINE COURSE) Dates: June 11-15, 2012 Seminar Leader: Ryan Torma, Director of Learning Design and Technology, Luther Seminary Graduate Credit: Available Graduate Credit Adviser: Graduate Credit Advisor: David Lose, The Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary Tuition: $250 Contact Hours: 20 In …
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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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January 23-27, 2012 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS Dates: January 23-27, 2012 Seminar Leaders: Roy Oswald, Executive Director, Center for EQ-HR Skills Other staff will be assigned to provide two facilitators for every group of eight to 12 people. Graduate Credit: Available Graduate Credit Adviser: David Lose, The Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical …
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Ministry Development: Enabling the Ministry of the Baptized The Rev. Michelle Meech February 6 – May 18, 2012 Registration Deadline: February 2, 2012 Ministry of the Baptized, Total Ministry, Mutual Ministry, Area Ministry. No matter what you call it, the question is the same: “Given that we are called to ministry at this time and …
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Group Spiritual Guidance The Rev. Daniel Prechtel, DMin February 6 – March 23, 2012 Registration Deadline: February 2, 2012 Small groups of many kinds have often been the place of formal or informal support and guidance in many people’s lives. Some groups serve people in secular settings and others are part of their faith community’s …
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Conflict: A Gift to the Church? Friday, June 22 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, June 24 (1 pm) Every faithful, healthy church has been blessed with differences: divergent views, varied backgrounds, differing faith experiences and expectations. Our differences can enrich our lives and ministries; they can also lead to destructive conflict. To stay faithful and …
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Courage to Lead Seasonal Retreat Summer: First Weekend of Four Wednesday, May 23 (6 pm supper) to Friday, May 25 (4 pm) An ecumenical retreat series based on the work of Parker J. Palmer where clergy, lay leaders and spiritual mentors journey together for 4 retreats to experience renewal, a safe place to speak openly …
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Pathway to Renewal Leading Congregational Change Friday, February 17 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February 19 (1 pm) Congregational renewal is more than re-tooling your mission statement or adding new programs. It requires a complete change of heart for the congregation – a renewal of people’s understanding of their relationship with God, their relationship with …
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Systems Theory Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 1-3, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will be an experiential offering to address the reality that systems theory plays a significant role in church leadership. For leaders to be effective, it is wise for leaders to have …
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