Continuing Education

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

BIBLICAL STUDIES

 FROM JESUS TO REFORMATIION:: A HISTORY OF CHRISTIIANITY an online course offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Joshua Brockway, September 2 - October 28.  2 CEU.  Course Fee is $200. Registration deadline is August 8.  Additional information.

SPIRITUAL HARDINESS

New Vision For a Long Pastorate offered by Alban Institute April 28-30, 2009 in Lake Junaluska, NC.        2 CEU.  Cost is $499 + meals and lodging.  Additional information.

Finishing Strong, Ending Well offered by Alban Institute May 5-7, 2009 in Techny, IL.  2 CEU. Helpful for clergy nearing retirement.  Cost is $499 + meals and lodging.  Additional information.

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Raising the Roof: The Pastoral to Program Size Transition offered by Alban Institute, November 2008 in Norcross, Georgia. Additional information

 From Jesus to the Reformation: A History of Christianity offered by the Brethren Academy as an online course from September 2 - October 28.  2 ceu. Course taught by Joshua Brockway. Cost is $200. Registration deadline is August 8. Additional information.

Rethinking Board Leadership offered by Alban Institute February 3-5, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona. 2 CEU  Cost is $399 + meals and lodging.  Additional information.

Imagining a New Old Church is the theme for the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary "Pastors Week" to be held January January 26-29, 2009.  The featured presenter is Diana Butler Bass who will lead us in thinking about the changes that have had an impact on mainline churches and the ways in which vital congregations are responding to cultural change as a way of renewal.  1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Information

Leading When You Are Not in Charge offered by Alban Institute March 3-5, 2009 in Lake Junaluska, NC.     2 CEU.  Cost is $399 + meals and lodging.  Additional information.

PREACHING AND WORSHIP

 Encountering the Living Lord Through Preaching offered at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Tuesday, October 7, 9 am to 4:30 pm.  Cost is $25. Registration deadline is September 30.  .5 CEU To register: call 317-931-4224 or email: LifeEd@cts.edu

Let Your Face Shine!  offered by Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart October 8, 8:30-3:00.   .5 CEU This day-long workshop helps pastors and others plan for Advent.  Cost is $80.  More information.

Our lives are in your hands...  offered by Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, January 17, 2009. .5CEU  This day-long workshop helps pastors and others plan for Lent. Cost is $80.  More information

Preaching Through Advent offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Gene Hipskind in Council Bluffs, Iowa, October 16-19, 2008.  2 CEU.  Course Fee is $200.  The course will look at the sermon from idea to presentation.  Additional information.

Cathedral College of Preachers Conferences  Most Conferences run Monday-Friday at a cost of $750 and offer 4 CEUs. Location is Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC.  Information

EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH

PASTORAL CARE

Ministry in Extraordinary Moments of Crisis: The Virginia Tech Tragedy as Case Study offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Marilyn Lerch, September 19-21, 2008, at York Center congregation in Lombard, IL.  2 CEU.  Course Fee is $200.  Additional information.

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction offered at Oaklawn on Thursday, October 2, from 7:15-11:15 am. Leadership by Mark Laaser.  0.3 CEU.  No cost, but registration requested. 574-537-2680.  Information here.

Pastoring in the Context of Addictions offered at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart November 20, 8:30-3:00.   .4 CEU.  Cost is $60.  Additional information

 Transitions: The Congregation as Ecology of Care offered at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Monday, January 26, 2009, 8:30-3:00.  .4 CEU.  Cost is $70.  This workshop explores how pastors can walk with members and congregations who are in transition in ways that are healthy.  Information

Intercultural

Cross Cultural Consultation and Celebration for 2009 will be April 23-26, in Miami, FL.
 

New Community Project Learning Tours a spirited and spiritually uplifting visit to another part of the world. And these trips aren't just for youth or just for "old people"--they're intergenerational experiences intended to challenge, change and renew us, while building relationships with our neighbors and with God's creation. Travel with David Radcliff and friends to Alaska, Burma/Thailand, Nepal, the Ecuadorian Amazon, or the Sudan to places where God's people and God's creation are struggling, for a first-hand look.
New Community Project - Learning Tours

SPECIAL MINISTRIES

Clergy Renewal Grants from Lilly Endowment for Indiana congregations are offered annually. The purpose is to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing opportunities for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Additional information and the opportunity to request a brochure/application is at indianaclergy.org .   A few copies of the 2008 brochure/application are now available at the district office.  

GENERAL ENRICHMENT (Professional growth should lead the pastor into at least one area that is not directly related to pastoral ministry. The opportunities are unlimited, and could include things like health care, the arts, mechanical endeavors, development of skills in a sporting interest, a science project, etc.)

New Community Project Learning Tours a spirited and spiritually uplifting visit to another part of the world. And these trips aren't just for youth or just for "old people"--they're intergenerational experiences intended to challenge, change and renew us, while building relationships with our neighbors and with God's creation. Travel with David Radcliff and friends to Alaska, Burma/Thailand, Nepal, the Ecuadorian Amazon, or the Sudan to places where God's people and God's creation are struggling, for a first-hand look.
New Community Project - Learning Tours

ELECTIVES (do not provide CEUs)

Transitional Pastors Group - A clergy support group which meets 4 times per year for five hours to strengthen and sharpen the professional skills of those doing transitional (intentional interim) work with congregations.  $200 annual fee includes lunch.

For further information contact Tim Lichti at 574-534-4006.

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