OCTOBER 2019 Oct. 28-Nov. 1 / The Art of Transitional Ministry, Week 2 / Paul Rhebergen, Jan Nolting Carter, and Pam Peterson For more information please visit the website.
PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE A SPIRITUAL FORMATION JOURNEY Dates Fall 2019; Exact dates TBD September 19 – October 2, 2019 Overview The capstone of the Spiritual Formation Certificate program is to go on pilgrimage, and we are excited to be designing a soul-captivating journey to Taizé and other destinations in France. Our journey together will be built around …
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CELTIC SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE A SPIRITUAL FORMATION ELECTIVE* Dates June 16, 7:00 p.m.- June 19, 12:15 p.m., 2019 Overview The Celts held two books sacred in their understanding fo the Divine – The Holy Scriptures and theBook of Nature. While the Celts found God in the natural world, they did not romanticize nature but …
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THE SACRED “CAN’T NOT”: VOCATION AND DISCERNMENT A SPIRITUAL FORMATION ELECTIVE* Dates March 17-20, 2019 Overview Vocation isn’t something we “figure out—it’s a way of leaning into life and requires ongoing practices of discernment to remain relevant and vibrant. Using readings from Christian mystics both medieval and modern, we will reframe our understanding of vocation …
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MINISTRY AND CONTEXT AN ONLINE CLASS Dates March 11-April 5, 2019 Overview Ministry always happens in a specific time and place, and learning how to read context is crucial for the practice of effective ministry. Drawing on resources from sociology and theology, participants will learn basic skills for reading context and discerning the impact ministry …
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PTS OFFERS THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY – PART 1 GUIDING A CONGREGATION THROUGH CHANGE AND TRANSITION What? The basic education program for Transitional / Interim Ministry explores the unique dynamics of the congregation during a change in pastoral leadership or other significant transition. It equips the pastor with knowledge, analytical skills, and practical approaches needed …
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PARABLES FOR THE FUTURE: SCENARIO AND STRATEGIC PLANNING AN ONLINE CLASS Dates Jan. 21-Feb. 15, 2019 Overview The future is in God’s hands – but how do we know where God is leading? This class will engage students in scenario planning as a way to think strategically about the future five to 10 years down …
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Transforming Conflict 1-day workshop, Friday, February 15, 2019 9am-4pm Conflict in churches can be debilitating and destructive, weakening the witness and mission of Christian communities. This interactive workshop invites participants to consider what leads to conflict and also learn more about factors that assist conflict resolution and transformation. Drawing on conversation, exercises, and practical tools …
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Leading a Journey into Luke: A Training Day 1-day workshop, Saturday, February 2, 2019 9.30am-3pm Studying the Bible builds a culture of discipleship, promotes greater engagement with the Christian faith, and offers leadership roles to lay members of congregations. This training day gives people the confidence and curriculum necessary to lead a 5-week Bible study on …
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Debating Mission, Marriage, and the Eucharist in the Anglican Communion 4-day intensive in Montreal: Monday, January 28 to Thursday, January 31, 2019 Fifty years ago, Anglican worship centred on Morning Prayer, priests were male, marriages were only between a man and a woman, and the word mission was hardly used. In Anglican churches today, worship …
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