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2008 Associate Pastors Conference

March 31-April 3, 2008

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“Rekindle Your Call: Living in a Hopeful Present”

“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7

In the whirlwind of day to day programming we can lose sight of our call from God. Come reignite your passion for ministry. You will experience theological reflection, spiritual renewal, and practical revitalization.

Key Leaders

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  • Christine Chakoian, Lake Forest, IL; (Keynote); Pastor/Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church; has served associate pastorates at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR; Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL; and Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Columbus, OH.
  • Kevin Harris, Orlando, FL; (Music Leader); Director of Worship, Music, and Fine Arts, Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ; Assistant Vocal Captain/ Sub Lead, Voices of Liberty, Walt Disney World, FL.
  • Julie A. Johnson, Blue Ridge, GA; (Spiritual Director); Director, HolyCreek Ministries, Atlanta, GA; spiritual director, retreat leader, and congregational consultant.
  • George Ramsey, Clinton, SC (Bible Study Leader); Herrington Professor Emeritus of Bible at Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC; author of the Kerygma study, Amos & Hosea: Boundaries, Tough Love, Amazing Grace.

Workshops

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Workshops include:

  • When Is It Time to Leave and How to Leave Well
  • What You Didn’t Learn in Seminary
  • No Money Today
  • Know Money Tomorrow
  • From Call to Call: Staying Put or Moving On
  • Healthy Associate Pastors with Families
  • Healthy Associate Pastors Cannot Do it ALL
  • Called Alongside: Adopting a Barnabas Model for Mutual Ministry
  • Steady as She Goes!
  • Playing with the Mobile: Church Systems
  • Equipping Lay Ministry

Special Late Night Options:

  • Comedian Kenn Kington
  • Mountain circle/square dancing (a Montreat tradition!) with Beth Bannerman Gunn
  • Coffee house

Program Fee

  • on or before February 15: $150
  • after February 15: $175

Scholarships are available for this conference.

Cost for Housing and Meals

(total due on or before February 18)

Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Monday supper – Thursday breakfast). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $38.75; under 5: no charge. No room charge for children under 12 in the same room with parent(s).

Assembly Inn:

  • Single, Private Bath: $343.50
  • Single, Connecting Bath: $286.50
  • Double, Private Bath: $226.50 per person
  • Double, Connecting Bath: $211.50 per person

Winsborough:

  • Single, Connecting Bath: $196.50
  • Double, Connecting Bath: $136.50 per person

Registration Information/Childcare

Conference begins Monday, March 31, with registration 3-5 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. Conference ends Thursday, April 3, following closing worship.

If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org. Questions about registration? Email the registrar at susana[at]montreat.org.

Child care is not available.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by February 18 in order to receive a full refund less a $25 service charge. Cancellations received after February 18, but on or before March 24, will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable), less $40. No refunds will be issued after March 24. All requests must be in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.

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