Join us for Foundations of Christian Leadership in Washington, D.C., where we will draw on the rich resources of the surrounding community as we imagine and listen together to how God is stirring in our world, in our church and in our lives. We will hold our sessions in the chapel/multi-purpose room on the second …
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For Those Who Want To Deepen and Strengthen the Practice of Group Spiritual Direction Overview This conference and retreat is designed for those who are currently engaged in or offering group spiritual direction and want to enhance their practice as facilitators or participants. It is an intentional opportunity to Experience group spiritual direction each day; …
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Christians are Made, Not Born: Transforming Faith Formation The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of …
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This workshop will introduce participants to the role of the Parish Nurse (Faith Community Nurse) and how clergy and the Parish Nurses can work together to meet the increasing needs of an aging congregation and throughout the lifespan. Presenters: Rev. Dr. Mike Foley, Priest-in-Charge, and Sue Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse, from St. John’s Anglican Church …
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Theological Seminary in Kansas City & Oklahoma City In an ever-busy and complex world, Saint Paul School of Theology provides a haven to learn about, experience, and share the pure simplicity of God’s love. At our​ Kansas​ and Oklahoma,​ campuses, located in Kansas City and Oklahoma City respectively, we prepare students to preach the gospel …
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DATES Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 26, and April 23, 2020 OVERVIEW Preachers may be reluctant to mention current events from the pulpit. But not speaking to the concerns people bring with them into church implicitly communicates that the church – and worse, God – doesn’t care. Together, we will discuss both our resistance and …
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CLERGY COUPLES: WHEN BOTH SERVE Tuesday, February 12 – 14, 2019 Overview Couples in ministry share a unique set of joys and challenges and this program is designed to help clergy couples address these challenges together.  Over the course of the program, The Reverends Keon and Tamieka Gerow will help new and seasoned clergy couples …
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Conflict Resolution Training The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), recognized nationally and internationally for conflict management training and interventions, is offering Conflict Resolution Training on campus. All four modules will be offered during the 2018-2019 academic year (see below for dates). Through this unique and comprehensive accredited program, participants learn how to uncover the …
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Introduction to Pastoral Ministry Why do we do what we do as Christians? What informs and empowers us to live out our faith? This component will illuminate how biblical, historical, theological, and contemporary thinking gives shape to our spiritual practices. (2.0 CEUs) COST $150 to $477 (Fee structure below) INSTRUCTOR Rev. Dr. Andrew O’Neill WHEN …
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Gender and Ministry How does gender matter in the practice of ministry? What is the function of gender in the theological thinking of the church? To explore these questions and others related to the role of social location in pastoral theology, this course will examine biblical, historical and theological sources on perceptions and roles of …
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