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Pastoring in the Midst of Financial Crisis
This daylong seminar is designed for people who provide pastoral care to people experiencing financial crisis. It will identify challenges and opportunities for a faithful response to the current economic crisis. Beyond survival, how ought the church to respond? What do generosity, stewardship and solidarity look like in the midst of crisis, as opposed to abundance? This workshop will pay special attention to theological reflection on the issue, effects of financial crisis on congregational dynamics, appropriate pastoral responses, and related available resources.
Presenter
Lynn A. Miller, Stewardship Consultant
Before he “advanced” from a life of employment, Lynn was the Stewardship Theologian for Mennonite Mutual Aid of Goshen, Ind., and he continues to represent them as a Stewardship Investing Consultant. Among other things, Lynn has served with Mennonite Central Committee and has been a pastor and a pioneer in the development of “firstfruits” stewardship theology. He is the author of four books on the application of stewardship to a life of faith, and he speaks on these topics in congregational and conference settings.
Schedule
| Time | Description | Location |
| 8:30 am | Registration with coffee, tea and juice | Lambright Center Foyer |
| 9:00 | Session 1: What Happened? Understanding the Current Crisis | Lambright Center Room H |
| 10:15 | Morning break | Dining Hall |
| 10:30 | Session 2: How Can We Help? Pastoral Care in Times of Financial Crisis | Lambright Center Room H |
| 11:45 | Lunch | Dining Hall |
| 1:00 pm | Session 3: What Seems to Work? Case Studies of Pastoral Care for the Financially Wounded | Lambright Center Room H |
| 3:00 | Evaluation |
Continuing Education Units
Participants earn 0.4 CEUs for attending Pastoring in the Midst of Financial Cris.
Extreme Situations in the Congregation Series
This event is part of a series planned for pastors, exploring issues from the perspective of congregational dynamics. All pastors are invited and welcome to attend. See other evnts in the series here. The series offered in cooperation with Central District Conference and Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference.
