2012 Canadian School of Peacebuilding June 18-22 and 25-29, 2012 csop.cmu.ca Come this summer to learn with peacebuilders – local and international, young and old, students, practitioners, and those new to peacebuilding – at the fourth annual Canadian School of Peacebuilding. We invite you to participate in your choice of five-day courses for personal inspiration, …
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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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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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Approaches to Urban Minstry Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 1-3, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This conference will seek to resource those serving in ministry in an urban context with the opportunity to network, engage in theological study and to obtain different approaches and practical resources …
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A Discussion on the Future of the Church Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 14-15, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will provide both projections about the future church and about the current paths to that future. Participants are invited into a discussion to envision a …
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Conflict Management Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 14-15, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will equip church leaders with the understanding of the significance of Strategic Planning in congregations. Strategic Planning is an intentional process by which congregational leaders identify future priorities for their congregation …
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Strategic Planning Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 11-13, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Speaker: Ed White has served as an Alban consultant since 1989. In his long and distinguished career he has served as General Presbyter for the National Capital Presbytery of the PCUSA and was at …
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Transformation Seminar Transforming Churches – a Journey of the People of God July 30-Aug 1, 2012 A formational learning experience for church leaders and those who serve in a consultative role with congregations. Participants will discover in Journey of the People of God the critical movements of a transformational journey. The journey is an opportunity …
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Missional Church Convocation 2012 July 26-28, 2012 Keynote Speaker: Debra Dean Murphy Debra Dean Murphy embodies the best of the description of church leader, thinker, and educator. Debra is Assistant Professor of Religion and Christian Education at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Debra will bring her wisdom to the 2012 convocation around the dynamic intersection of …
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