Discerning Your Calling Retreat
Friday, April 27-Saturday, April 28, 2007
Are you wondering whether God may be calling you to vocational ministry? Do you wrestle with what it means to listen to God's voice and to follow God's leading? This retreat will provide an opportunity for guests to listen to one another's stories of God's call on their lives. You will learn about the gifts and desires needed to flourish in vocational ministry as well as receive helpful thoughts and tools for practicing the discipline of spiritual discernment.
We welcome individuals in any stage of life--from high school to middle age and beyond.
Retreat Schedule (show | hide)
| Friday, April 27 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Worship and Panel Discussion |
| 8:00 p.m. | Dessert |
| Saturday, April 28 | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Worship with Seminary Student, Meg Jenista |
| 9:15 a.m. | Plenary Session with David Rylaarsdam |
| 10:30 a.m. | Morning Session |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m. | Practicing Discernment with Sharon Bytwerk |
| 3:30 p.m. | Closing Worship with Greg Janke |
Not sure which sessions you would like to register for? Here's a sneak preview of what to expect.
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What kind of vocational ministry is God calling you to?
Revs. Tim and Heidi De Jonge will talk with you about the many different kinds of vocational ministry possibilities and will provide you with helpful questions to guide you as you discern which kind of vocational ministry might be right for you.
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What characteristics do you need in order to flourish in ministry?
Presenter, Professor Ron Nydam, will walk you through what he calls the "5 Golden Nuggets of Pastoral Personality."
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So, what is a minister, anyway?
In the past, when we talked about the "minister" everyone knew exactly who and what we were talking about. No more. In this session, Dr. Duane Kelderman explores many of the different ways we can be "ministers" in the CRC and the preparation necessary for each way.
Retreat Costs:
Retreat Fee: $20.00 includes free book, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and refreshments.
Overnight lodging is available for a limited time at the Prince Conference Center at a subsidized fee of $35.00.
Registration:
Deadline to reserve lodging is March 26, 2007.
Deadline to register for the retreat is April 20, 2007.
If you have questions about the retreat or if you are having difficulty registering, please contact Shannon Bernard-Adams via email or (616) 957-6080.
Is your call leading you to CTS?
Come Friday morning, April 27, 2007, for Calvin Theological Seminary Preview Day. Spend a day with faculty and students and get to know the seminary community.
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