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The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry (PRTH 621)
February 12-16, 2007
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church
9165 - 160 Street
Surrey, BC V4N 2X7
The central thesis of this course is that strong pastoral identity is the key to sustaining pastoral excellence. Today's church has witnessed a breakdown of consensus regarding the role of the pastor. This course is a study of the theology and practice of pastoral ministry with a view to creatively and critically engaging changing views of the church and its ministry in our contemporary culture, and enhancing the practice of pastoral ministry. The course will integrate this theological understanding of pastoral ministry with the basic practices of pastoral ministry: worship, preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral care, and congregational leadership.
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Readings (show | hide)
Required Reading:
The Leader's Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation by Jim Herrington, R. Robert Creech, Trisha Taylor (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003) ISBN: 078796266X
Recommended Reading:
Schedule (show | hide)
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday, February 12 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday - Thursday (with an hour for lunch) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Friday, February 16 |
Hear from Past Participants (show | hide)
For those who have been in ministry for only a short time, it will help them put a foundation under their ministry and help them form their identity as a pastor. For more experienced pastors it's a wonderful time of fellowship, sharing and laughter as we see how God works-often in spite of us. It's a course that builds you up and encourages you for the ministry that is waiting for you back in your parish.
Course participant Jacob Boer
Your members should know that you will return from this class poised and ready to pursue the kind of leadership that will serve God and them best--neither as their CEO nor as their spiritual "hired hand." They will have on their hands a pastor who will help them narrow the gap between stated goals and current condition-- with greater skill and a keener sense of what real ministry is.
Course participant David Den Haan
Lodging (show | hide)
Holiday Inn Express
Rate of $89 plus tax (tax is 16%) for four nights, which includes a continental breakfast. Ask for Chantal - 604-930-8510
Ramada Inn
Rate of $79 plus tax (16%), with 10% off meals at the attached ABC restaurant. Breakfast is under $10. Ask for Steve Baxter, general manager and part owner - 604-930-4700
There are many restaurants in the area including: Five Star Sweets Indian Restaurant, Quiznos, Boston Pizza, Sushi, Chinese, ABC, and De Dutch Pannekok House.
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Hiking
Tynehead Park is a local regional park five minutes away - good for walks, quiet times, jogging.
White Rock is a quaint village on the sea, 30 minutes away. Nice for walking, dinners, etc.
Fitness
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex is a city pool and fitness centre, five minutes away.
Skiing
There are local ski mountains about 45 minutes away with night skiing. If conditions are right, it is a lot of fun.
http://www.cypressmountain.com
http://www.grousemountain.com
http://www.mountseymour.com
Plus there's always Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, for the weekend.
For more information on the content of the course please contact Kathy Smith.
The cost to participate as a visitor is $60 (USD). Visitor status does not involve a transcript but 5 Continuing Education Units can be given upon request. If you would like to take a course for credit as an Unclassified student please email Seminary Admissions or download and complete the Short-term Application Form and send it, complete with transcripts of all academic work done to-date, to the attention of the Director of Enrollment, Calvin Theological Seminary, 3233 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
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This course will also be offered in Grand Rapids, MI from June 4-7, 2007. Please contact Kathy Smith) for more information.