May 14-16, 2018 Pastoral Resources Research conducted by Roy Oswald while a senior consultant with the Alban Institute indicated that there are challenges to remaining effective within a long pastorate. When in one pastorate for more than seven to nine years, some negative dynamics can begin to occur. He discovered that through training, clergy could manage these challenges …
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Pan-African Women’s Ecumenical Network The seminar Empowerment of Pan-African Women in the Ecumenical Movement in a Sustainable Development Perspective of the Pan-African Women’s Ecumenical Empowerment Network (PAWEEN) of the Ecumenical Theological Education programme of the WCC, offers an impetus to the invitation of the WCC member churches to join a pilgrimage of justice and peace. …
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  Wycliffe College, Toronto  Preaching Day Featuring Fleming Rutledge – Monday February 27th, 2017 In an era when many people, even preachers, wonder about the significance and place of preaching, Wycliffe College seeks to serve and equip church leaders by offering encouragement, training, and resources for preaching the good news in their contexts.  In February, …
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Beyond Abundance: Faithful Stewardship Language to Fit Our Realities August 23, 2017 Lay Leadership For years, stewardship sermons and annual campaign materials have emphasized “God’s abundance” in contrast to our culture’s “myth of scarcity.” While this rhetoric of abundance vs. scarcity is a faithful way to frame broader realities, it can fall short when applied to specific circumstances. …
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Leadership Essentials May 1-3, 2017 Leadership Rev. Frank Thomas has written: “Leadership is the spiritual process of discerning what one believes (Clarity), acting on that belief in the public arena (Decisiveness), and standing behind that action despite the varied responses of the people (Courage).” Systems thinking reminds us that when one of its parts changes, the whole …
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The Exposition Seminar II: Preaching and Teaching Through Exposition of the Bible May 3 – 5, 2017 Princeton Theological Seminary In partnership with Earl Palmer Ministries Erdman Center Join Earl Palmer and Michael Denham for a conversation about expositional preaching, teaching, and worship. Explore effective preaching and how worship surrounds the teaching of scripture. This …
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“Environment and Religion in Appalachia: Immersion Seminar” June 11-16, 2017 Hosted by Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA and sponsored by AMERC Northern Appalachia is home to deeply-rooted local cultures in a beautiful landscape. Conflicts defined by environmental and economic issues are fierce for both communities and churches. This seminar will give students an inside look …
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“Christ, Culture and Mission in Appalachia: Immersion Seminar”   April 24-May 9, 2017 Hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA, and sponsored by AMERC This is a 16-day immersion into the North Carolina Cherokee Nation and the coal-producing and agricultural counties of southeast Kentucky. The residential bases will be Cherokee, NC, and Berea, Hindman, and …
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2016 C.S. Lewis Summer Seminars Week 1: July 16-22, 2016 ? Week 2: July 24-30, 2016 A One-of-a-Kind Small Group Experience in C.S. Lewis’ Home Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to explore the life and works of C.S. Lewis with a small group of fellow travelers at C.S. Lewis’ beloved home, The Kilns! Join us …
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Triune God and World-Jesus Savior Seminar June 20-24, 2016 Faith and Culture This seminar is now open to a limited number of Lifelong Learning participants. This seminar provides instruction, conversation and practice in theologically-based practical reasoning for ministerial contexts, including a comprehensive, coherent presentation of the articles of faith, and cultivating theological imagination in view of communities and neighbors …
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