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On-line through Hartford Seminary; the weekly schedule is set by the student. Participants can log on at their convenience to participate in the readings and discussion.

This course will examine some of the sermons by John Wesley and theologically rich hymns penned by Charles Wesley. In order to understand the theological significance and enduring appeal of their work, we also will sample current expressions of Wesleyan theology and ministry found in a variety of religious movements, attempting to assess their relationship to the theology of the Wesley brothers.

Log on to www.hartsem.edu or contact Marcia Pavao at mpavao@hartsem.edu

Equipping potential new church pastors with the Knowledge and skills for a successfully new church start.

For more information contact Rose Kuonen (501) 324-8033 or rkuonen@arumc.org

Are you inspired by the idea of doing outreach and mission for your congregation, but lack adequate knowledge or resources? Or are you a seasoned practitioner who feels called to reassess your congregation's social witness and set a new direction? When thinking about outreach for mission, it helps to look inward (at congregational renewal) and outward (at social renewal) at the same time. Building a "mission infrastructure" depends on good program ideas, recruitment and team building skills, neighborhood analysis, tools for measuring effectiveness, and ideas for integrating charity and justice. Through an assessment tool, discussion and multi-media presentations, participants are provided examples of "best practices" in social ministry.

Sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School , the course will be taught by the Rev. Dr. Dana Horrell , Executive Director of the Center for the Congregation in Public Life at CRCDS.

Seminar cost is $65 ($75 after October 10) and includes lunch and course handouts. Groups of two or more from the same church are encouraged, with additional registrations (after the first) at $35.

For more information or to register, call 315-689-3499, send an email to dhorrell@crcds.edu or visit www.congregationinpubliclife.org and look for "What's New."

This year, Preaching from the Center is held in conjunction with Blessed to be a Blessing, the 40th Anniversary Convocation of the Christian Educator's Fellowship of the United Methodist Church. While each of the two events is self-contained, those who register for either Preaching from the Center or the Christian Educator's Conference may attend sessions in the other event. For more information contact Jeannie Musterman (877) 899-2780, ext 7070 or jmusterman@gbod.org

Presented by Rev. Tom Beers, the Life-Cycle Model for understanding congregational development, developed by George Bullard, is one of the most powerful and enlightening explanatory tools available to help address questions of change and renewal in your congregation. Understanding what the life cycle looks like for congregations is crucial for knowing how to effect change, and work toward renewing vitality.

For more information or to register, call Sara at the First Baptist Church, (315) 469-2000

Sponsored by the Northeast and Southeast Jurisdictions of the UMC
Presenters: Jim Griffith, Don Smith and Steve Compton

For more information and registration go to: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=3907718&RF=4009163
Or contact Pat Hickman, (804) 521-1155

Please, if you are attending this event, contact Lauren Swanson so that he can coordinate with the appropriate divisions of Congregational Development.

At Living the United Methodist Way: Turning Worlds Upside-Down we will gather Annual Conference core leaders with general agency representatives to understand, to embrace and to develop strategies for living The United Methodist Way through Inspirational worship and learning around our denominational directions adopted by General Conference. We will share best practices for mission and ministry, and equip participants to empower and embolden the church to live The United Methodist Way .

Four areas of focus are: Leadership Development; Congregational Development; Elimination of Poverty in Community with the Poor; and Global Health

Go to www.umcquadtraining.org for more information about this event.

Applications are now being accepted for the Summer Collegium , a Lilly Endowment project in support of small congregations. Twenty-five clergy and their spouses/partners from all Christian denominations will be invited to spend nine days at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on Body, Mind, and Soul: Celebrating, Strengthening and Sustaining Clergy Wholeness in Small Congregations. The Summer Collegium takes place June 24-July 1, 2009, and applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2008 to be considered. All expenses for the event, including travel, meals, lodging, books, pulpit supply and child care at home are paid for by the grant. For more information and an application packet, visit our website at www.vts.edu/education/collegium or call Marilyn Johns at 703-461-1760.

is an independent center of learning and leadership development with a focus on congregations. Located in greater Washington, D.C., Alban is a not-for-profit, membership organization that develops and shares knowledge through consulting, publishing, research, and education programs. "At Alban, we seek to develop strong congregational leaders who have the creativity, the endurance, and the joy to do the work needed to fulfill their congregations' particular callings."

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Alban Institute Class Schedule for year 2008

The Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship is committed to both content and community in meeting the continuing educational needs of clergy and lay persons. Using the Blackboard Academic Suite, participants have 24/7 access to the workshop in which they are enrolled, logging on in the convenience of their own home or office to participate in the workshop, download resources, and engage in discussion threads. Online workshops increase communication opportunities with both instructor and fellow participants. For more information, go to: http://www.beadisciple.com/

Alban Institute
Alban Institute Class Schedule for year 2008

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