The ecumenical call to participate in a pilgrimage towards justice and peace will constitute an important milestone for the ecumenical fellowship after the WCC 10 th assembly in Busan. All churches are invited to reflect on how their own contexts are marked by experiences and structures of injustice and destructive conflict. By engaging the …
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Learning for International Faith Engagement Seminars (L.I.F.E.)
(L.I.F.E.) LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL FAITH ENGAGEMENT SEMINARS (formerly “Mission Trip Leaders’ Seminars”): Spring Seminar (Tatamagouche, NS) Register April 5-6, 2014 Registration deadline March 10, 2014 $480
Orientation to Intentional Interim Ministry
February 13-14, 2014 Orientation to Intentional Interim Ministry Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center Open to all pastors and congregation leaders who wish to examine and build upon their experience of pastor as leader in our rapidly changing congregational cultures. The primary focus will involve learning to utilize Adaptive Leadership Skills within a given context. …
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Youth Ministry in Small Churches
Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Download a flyer! Overview Did you know that the average-size church in America is only 76 people? And the average-size youth group is 8 students? Bigger is not always better in youth ministry! This day-long seminar will provide theological insight and practical tips for overcoming …
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The Art of Transitional and Interim Ministry; Weeks One and Two
October 14-18, 2013 Erdman Center, School of Christian Vocation and Mission Princeton Theological Seminary The interim pastor is recognized as a specialized position in many mainline denominations. Judicatories increasingly encourage congregations to call an interim while in transition between installed pastors, a time that may vary in length from one to three years. Pastors …
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Seminar on Pastoral and Social Leadership
September 23-26, 2013 School of Christian Vocation and Mission Princeton Theological Seminary Overview A partnership program between Volunteers of America and the School of Christian Vocation and Mission, the Seminar on Pastoral and Social Leadership will provide clergy engaged in social ministries with a space for reflection and formation on the biblical, theological and …
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Courage to lead Spring: Listening to Renewal: The Promise of Spring 2014
Courage to lead Spring: Listening to Renewal: The Promise of Spring 2014 May 12 – May 14, 2014 Mon 2:00 PM – Wed 2:00 PM For more information please visit the website.
Courage to Lead Winter: A Time of Dormancy and Deep Growth 2014
Courage to Lead Winter: A Time of Dormancy and Deep Growth 2014 Feb 3 – Feb 5, 2014 Mon 2:00 PM – Wed 2:00 PM For more information please visit the website.
Eighth Gerald G. May Seminar
Gerald May Seminar Eighth Gerald G. May Seminar Save the date for 2014 — March 28 & 29, 2014 Past Seminar with John Philip Newell videos and information below Interested in LiveStreaming the event to your home computer, or watching the recording online after the event? Please click here. Friday, May 17, …
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Youth Ministry in Small Churches
October 19, 2013: Youth Ministry in Small Churches Youth Ministry in Small Churches is a day-long seminar that will provide theological insight and practical tips for overcoming the challenges of youth ministry in a smaller church.