Continuing Education
The 2002 Annual Conference established Continuing Education Guidelines for Ministerial leaders serving congregations in pastoral roles. (Read the Guidelines Paper)
NOTE: The 2007 Annual Conference recommended that Districts "require that all pastors have ongoing continuing education focusing on inter-cultural activity." and "require intercultural content CEUs for re-ordination and relicensing."
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Theology of Paul offered by the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership as an online class January 12 to March 7, 2009. Craig Gandy, instructor. This course introduces students to the ministry and theology of the apostle Paul. Course fee is $200. Registration deadline is December 12. 2 CEU or TRiM credit. For additional information email academy@bethanyseminary.edu.
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
Rethinking Board Leadership offered by Alban Institute February 3-5, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona. 2 CEU Cost is $399 + meals and lodging. Additional 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.
Mediation Skills Training Institute sponsored by Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. Several options for dates and locations. Enhance your skills for managing conflict in the church. Additional information
PREACHING AND WORSHIP
Healing Relationships: A Preaching Model A preaching workshop at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis offered on Monday, May 11. Cost is $50 and includes lunch. .45 CEU informational brochure
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
Disciple Making Communities offered by Alban Institute June 9-11, 2009 in Techny, IL. 2 CEU Cost is $399 + meals and lodging. Additional information.
PASTORAL CARE
Counseling Workshop: Disappointment by Dr. Bernie Lyon. Offered March 28 at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Cost is $50. CEU .4. Informational brochure
Unmarried couples living together This event is part of a Pastoral Care Continuing Education Series offered at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart. This event will examine how pastors can provide pastoral care to co-habitating couples in the church while simultaeously addressing the ethical questions and complex congregational dynamics generated by these situations. Thursday, June 4, 8:30-3:00. .4 CEU.
Fee is $70 before May 22. Additional 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.
Clergywomen's Retreat sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry will be held from January 12-15, 2009 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The Retreat , open to all licensed and ordained women in the denomination, will focus on the theme of "Reconnecting with Holy Fire: Fanning the Flames of the Spirit Among Us." Acclaimed author, teacher and speaker Marva Dawn is providing leadership. Registration fee covering housing, programming and meals is $290. Register online at www.brethren.org. View the brochure.
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)
Worth Tax Seminars - Tax Seminary taught by Mrs. Beverly Worth of Worth Financial Services will be offered for clergy for $119 in Fort Wayne on February 16 and Indianapolis on February 23. Additional information is available online.
Internet Strategies for Your Congregation offered by Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne, March 19, and Indianapolis, March 20. Cost is $30/persons. Additional information
You Can't Stop the River - Community Change for Congregations led by Matt Guynn and Marie Rhoades of On Earth Peace. Hosted by First Central Church of the Brethren, Kansas City, April 2-5, 2009. For congregations ready to take a next step in community outreach. Team of 2-4 persons from a congregation recommended. Additional information
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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