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Northern Indiana District Continuing Education |
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Northern Indiana District Continuing Education |
The 2002 Annual Conference established Continuing Education Guidelines for Ministerial leaders serving congregations in pastoral roles. (Read the Guidelines Paper) The Guidelines establish expectations for both Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Electives. 1 CEU is equal to ten contact hours of work with an accredited institution and a pastoral leader is expected to complete work in at least five of the eight focus areas listed below during the five-year interval between ordination reviews. The 2007 Annual Conference added an expectation that all pastors have ongoing continuing education focusing on intercultural activity and that this be a requirement for re-ordination and relicensing. In addition, a pastoral leader is expected to engage in at least one elective study annually. The electives may be of shorter duration and often do not involve a CEU certificate. On this page we will seek to to share information regarding various continuing education opportunities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Everyday Life in Biblical Times is offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Steve Reid, January 14-18 at Bethany Seminary in Richmond, IN. Course fee is $200. 2 CEU. Register by December 10.
Sermon on the Mount is offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Rick Gardner, February 7-10 at the St. Petersburg, Florida Church of the Brethren.Course fee is $200. Registration form - deadline Jan. 10.
Heaven, Hell, and the Final Judgment: A Biblical and Theological Examination is an 8 week online course offered by the Brethren Academy and taught by Craig Gandy, February 4 - April 6, 2008. Course fee is $200. 2 ceu. Registration deadline is January 14. Brochure and registration
SPIRITUAL HARDINESS
Balancing Your Ministry, Renewing Your Life: Finding Personal, Profession and Spiritual Health offered by Alban Institute, February 19-21, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. 2 ceu. Additional information.
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Disciple Making Communities: Moving from Maintenance to Mission offered by Alban Institute, January 22-24, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. 2 ceu. Additional information
Pastors Week 2008 at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary is January 28-31, 2008. Theme is: Risky and Risqué: Everything you always wanted to know about testimony, but were afraid to ask. Cost for the 4-day event is $110 before January 8 and earns 1.4 ceu. More information and a brochure is available online.
A New Vision for the Long Pastorate offered by Alban Institute, April 28-30, 2008 in Louisville, KY. 2ceu. Additional information
Raising the Roof: The Pastoral to Program Size Transition offered by Alban Institute, November 2008 in Norcross, Georgia. Additional information
PREACHING AND WORSHIP
Check out 2007-2008 Conferences at College of Preachers.
EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH
Mission Alive 2008 A Missions conference to energize and equip the Church of the Brethren to faithfully share Christ’s love with the world will be held April 4-6, 2008 at the Bridgewater (VA) Church of the Brethren. Registration and details to follow.
Church Planting Conference at Bethany Seminary through the Brethren Academy May 15-17, 2008. The conference will contribute to the new church develoment movement by training planters and coaches, assessing individual and organizational capacities for leadership, providing spiritual resources through worship and prayer, and conversation and strategic cooperation. Cost: $149 includes fees, lodging and meals. Info Contact: planting@bethanyseminary.edu. This conference is a component of Foundations of Church Growth course offered through Bethany Seminary, May 12-23, 2008.
Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism offered by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. March 4-6 and August 26-28 in Asheville, NC. Registration is $100 + cost of meals and lodging. No CEUs offered. Information/Registration or call 1-888-345-9191.
PASTORAL CARE
Dealing with Dysfunctional Family Systems Part of the pastoral care continuing education series: Extreme Situations in the Congregation. Offered at AMBS Monday, January 28, 2008,
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost is $70 before January 8 and offers .4 ceu. Information onlineIntercultural
Cross Cultural Consultation and Celebration April 24-27, 2008 in Elgin, Illinois. There is no registration fee or set fee for meals. Free will offerings will be collected to offset expenses and it is hoped that participants will contribute toward these expenses. Housing options include two hotels in Elgin and staying in a private home. For those who are flying, transportation will be provided to and from the airport. Registration and information is available at: http://www.brethren.org/genbd/clm/clt/CrossCulturalRegistrationEng.pdf
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
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.)
300th Anniversary Heritage Tour Three tour options, July 26 - August 7, 2008 which lead to a celebration in Schwarzenau. Offered through Ed-Ventures, Inc. Additional information
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.
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.
CONTINUING EDUCATION LINKS
Northern
Indiana
District
Church
of the Brethren
162 East Market Street, 
Nappanee, Indiana 46550
Phone: (574) 773-3149 / Fax: (574) 773-2815
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