Unmarried couples living together

This event examined how pastors can provide pastoral care to co-habiting couples in the church while simultaneously addressing the ethical questions and complex congregational dynamics generated by these situations. This daylong workshop paid special attention to theological reflection on the issue, appropriate pastoral responses, effects on congregational dynamics and related available resources.

Presenter

Irma Fast Dueck, Th.D., is assistant professor of practical theology at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Man., where she has taught since 1991. Prior to beginning her teaching career at CMU, she served as a university chaplain and a pastor. Her research interests include congregational rituals and connecting practices of the church with theological themes conveyed in those practices. She holds a Doctor of Theology from Victoria University at the University of Toronto, (Ontario) and a Master of Divinity from the University of Winnipeg. She is a frequent speaker and lecturer and is working on a book manuscript about ethics and worship.

Continuing Education Credit

Participants earn 0.4 CEUs for attending this event.

Extreme Situations in the Congregation Series

This event is part of a series planned for pastors, exploring issues from the perspective of congregational dynamics. For information on upcoming events in the Pastoral Care Continuing Education Series, visit www.ambs.edu/programs-institutes/clc/workshops/extreme-situations. All pastors are invited and welcome to attend.

This continuing education event is offered in cooperation with Central District Conference and Indiana-Michigan Conference.

Questions?

Contact the Church Leadership Center
(574) 296-6269
ChurchLeadership@ambs.edu