Process Preaching

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Process Preaching February 13-15, 2012 Begins 1:30 Monday – Ends 11 a.m. Wednesday Rev. Jerry Larson, D.Min., Luther Seminary, a parish pastor for 39 years, has developed a system for delivering sermons freely without reading a manuscript or simply speaking off the cuff. You will learn how to convert the written word to oral communication. …
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Missio Dei: The Mission of God in The World

Nashotah House Theological Seminary

Missio Dei: The Mission of God in The World Professor: Fr. Jack Gabig, Affiliate Professor of Practical Theology Date: January 06 – 17th, 2012 Where: St. Augustine’s Anglican Seminary: Lima, Peru Missio Dei: The Mission of God in the World Starting with Abraham and continuing through the Prophets, Apostles and the Church the mission of …
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Circle of Courage & Renewal: A Retreat with the Moderator

Five Oaks Centre

Circle of Courage & Renewal: A Retreat with the Moderator A gathering with United Church of Canada Moderator Mardi Tindal to be nourished and inspired within a warm circle of living faith. Experience her leadership in this retreat of deep listening to God’s call within covenant relationship for the healing of soul, community and creation. …
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Honouring our Dreams: Messages of Healing & Hope

Five Oaks Centre

Honouring our Dreams: Messages of Healing & Hope Jeremy Taylor states, “all dreams come for the service of health and wholeness.” During this weekend we will explore the richness of the images and symbols contained in dreams. We will learn about symbolism, levels of meaning, and types of dreams that aid in spiritual awareness and …
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Ministry in a “Green Church”

Princeton Theological Seminary

Ministry in a “Green Church” Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 4-5, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will seek to address the spiritual responsibility of stewardship of resources within God’s creation and the call to Justice in response to protecting the creation. Congregations can use …
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Systems Theory

Princeton Theological Seminary

Systems Theory Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 1-3, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will be an experiential offering to address the reality that systems theory plays a significant role in church leadership. For leaders to be effective, it is wise for leaders to have …
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Approaches to Urban Minstry

Princeton Theological Seminary

Approaches to Urban Minstry Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 1-3, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This conference will seek to resource those serving in ministry in an urban context with the opportunity to network, engage in theological study and to obtain different approaches and practical resources …
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A Discussion on the Future of The Church (Ecclesiology)

Princeton Theological Seminary

A Discussion on the Future of the Church Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 14-15, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will provide both projections about the future church and about the current paths to that future. Participants are invited into a discussion to envision a …
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Conflict Management

Princeton Theological Seminary

Conflict Management Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 14-15, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will equip church leaders with the understanding of the significance of Strategic Planning in congregations. Strategic Planning is an intentional process by which congregational leaders identify future priorities for their congregation …
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Strategic Planning

Princeton Theological Seminary

Strategic Planning Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 11-13, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Speaker: Ed White has served as an Alban consultant since 1989. In his long and distinguished career he has served as General Presbyter for the National Capital Presbytery of the PCUSA and was at …
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