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2008 Continuing Education for Commissioned Lay Pastors & Preachers
October 22-24, 2008
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“Connecting, Linking, Partnering”
General Information
Commissioned Lay Pastors and Preachers who “come to the mountain” in October for this conference will find a strong resource of leaders gathered to provide needed tools for preaching, understanding congregations, inspiration, and networking.
Key Leaders
- Jack Haberer, Richmond, VA, (Keynote) Editor-in-Chief, The Presbyterian Outlook
- Marcia Myers, Louisville, KY, (Keynote) Director of the Office of Vocation, PCUSA
- Carol McDonald, Indianapolis, IN, (Worship Leader) Co-Executive, Synod of Lincoln Trails
Workshop Leaders
- Lamar Williamson, Montreat, NC, emeritus professor of Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA
- Bob Newman, Charleston, WV, emeritus professor of Religious Studies, University of Charleston
- Sue Krummel, Peoria, IL, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Great Rivers
- Rick Wilson, Huntington, WV, Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Department of Pastoral Care
Pre-Conference Workshops
(Wed., Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30 PM)
- God Views, Jack Haberer, Richmond, VA
- Vocations, Marcia Myers, Louisville, KY
Conference Workshops
(Thurs., Oct. 23, 9:15-11:15 AM; repeated 2-4 PM)
- Preaching from the New Testament, Lamar Williamson, Montreat, NC
- Preaching from the Old Testament, Bob Newman, Charleston, WV
- Conflict in the Small Church, Sue Krummel, Peoria, IL. How do we address conflict when it involves members of the “family” instead of persons we see only once a week?
- The Practice of Pastoral Care in Ministry, Rick Wilson, Huntington, WV. Anxieties about parishoners’ problems can keep spiritual caregivers see-sawing between running away and becoming over involved. Learn specific ways to listen and care for those in need without overfunctioning or withdrawing.
Program Fee
- On or before September 10: $150
- After September 10: $180
Scholarships are available for this conference.
Cost for Housing and Meals
Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Wednesday supper-Friday breakfast). No adjustments to the package except for an extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $24.25; under 5: no charge.
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $226
- Single, Connecting Bath: $188
- Double, Private Bath: $148 per person
- Double, Connecting Bath: $138 per person
Registration Information/Childcare
Registration must be postmarked at least seven days before the conference begins to be accepted. Conference begins Wednesday, October 22 with registration 3-5 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. (Participants attending the pre-conference workshops may register 4:30 to 5 PM.) Conference ends Friday, October 24, with morning worship.
Child care is not provided for this conference.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by September 10 to receive full refund less $25 service charge. Cancellations received after September 10, but on or before October 15, 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 October 15. All requests must be made in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
Planning Team
Carol Baird, Telford, TN Carol McDonald, Indianapolis, IN
Robert Garrison, Hendersonville, NC David Sawyer, Louisville, KY
Jim Harless, Kenova, WV Merri Bass, Montreat, NC
Kathryn McCrary, Charleston, WV
Co-sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the Synod of Lincoln Trails.
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