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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AFRICAN AMERICAN PREACHING AND THE POWER OF STORY: BLACK SERMON AS DYNAMIC DISCOURSE AN ONLINE CLASS Dates March 11-April 5, 2019 Overview African-American preaching tradition holds gifts that can benefit proclaiming scripture in all faith communities! Join us for this online course that will explore the essential elements of Black sermonic style through examining the …
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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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FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND FAITH AND THE KELSO LECTURE Date Sat., Feb. 9, 2019, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Overview In 2014, in the wake of tensions surrounding the grand jury decision not to indict the police officer involved in the shooting of Michael Brown, the Union Baptist Church of Swissvale and Pittsburgh Mennonite …
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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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The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising June 24-27, 2019 Leadership The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a four-day intensive program with a practical application project, provides the research, tools and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, …
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2019 TheoProbe with Barbara Rossing and Michael Chan, Winter Park, Colo. Feb. 10-15, 2019 Bible TheoProbe is an annual continuing education retreat for pastors and lay leaders held at Winter Park Ski Resort in Colorado every February. It features a unique, intentional blend of education, community, recreation and spiritual renewal. Each day includes two lectures from renowned Christian teachers and preachers, morning devotions, evening discussion …
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Study Leave 2018 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2018 Study Leave is a weeklong opportunity for you to engage in self-directed study, renewal and worship life at Luther Seminary. The program is flexible. Attend some classes that look interesting, engage with a seminary professor on a topic of interest, participate in worship and seminary life and make use of the …
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Intentional Interim Ministry Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2018 Interim Ministry The NALIP Basic Education curriculum is designed for clergy and lay professionals to introduce participants to the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring or called to this special ministry in congregations during a …
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Teaching Healthy Boundaries Oct. 22-23, 2018 Leadership Description: This course focuses on “prevention” and will equip trainers to teach Healthy Boundaries 101 Fundamentals & 201 Beyond Basics. The course is designed for those who are designated by their judicatory or organization to train clergy and spiritual teachers about healthy boundaries. Whether new or experienced to this training assignment, participants in …
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