Vocatio is a retreat that encourages high schoolers to find God’s calling for their lives through experiencing many aspects of the Seminary including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Open to high school men and women entering grades nine through 12, the event is free. Registration deadline: May 27, […]
From Font to Table: Welcoming the Stranger into Christ and Congregational Life Veteran pastors and commissioned ministers of parish ministry are well aware there is no “magic bullet” that guarantees to increase a congregation’s membership, and this workshop makes no such claim for an adult faith formation process. Rather, the research—case studies at four congregations […]
NEW! On Using Worldly Wealth Do we have a “theology of possessions?” Why don’t we talk about the “tithe?” What does the New Testament say about “worldly wealth” (Luke 16:9)? Is the principle “neither poverty nor riches” (Prov. 30:8) typical of what the Bible teaches about worldly wealth? Special attention will be given to Jesus’ […]
Elijah Harrison Buerk Elijah Harrison Buerk is a composer, organist, carillonneur, singer and conductor based in Metropolis, Ill. He attends Indiana University Bloomington Jacobs School of Music where he has studied composition with Don Freund and PQ Phan, organ with Janette Fishell and carillon with Lynnli Wang and Wade FitzGerald. He is originally from Centralia, […]
From Font to Table: Welcoming the Stranger into Christ and Congregational Life Veteran pastors and commissioned ministers of parish ministry are well aware there is no “magic bullet” that guarantees to increase a congregation’s membership, and this workshop makes no such claim for an adult faith formation process. Rather, the research—case studies at four congregations […]
Principles of Biblical Interpretation for the Parish Dr. James Voelz is currently working on a book designed to teach hermeneutics to interested laypeople in a parish setting. This workshop will present this material to pastors for feedback and discussion on its propriety for parishioners. Laypeople also are welcome to attend. After the course, pastors will […]
Sharpening the Sword of the Spirit In this workshop, pastors will reflect on the art of preaching and learn specific techniques for continued growth in proclaiming God’s Word. Beginning with an overview of the theology of preaching, the sessions will identify ways to evaluate one’s preaching, clarify one’s Law and Gospel proclamation and integrate current […]
How do we cultivate creativity in our lives? What role does faith play in the creative process? Join us to learn about traditional and modern forms of creative writing, including blogs, devotionals, poetry, drama and nonfiction. Registration deadline: July 11, 2023
Ministry to People with Special Needs Dr. Ely Prieto This workshop is an exploration of ministry to people with special needs. Through study, lectures and discussion, participants will learn about the nature of living with special needs, the biblical basis for ministry to people with special needs, and practical methods that help form and equip […]