Transitions: the Congregation as Ecology of Care
Monday, January 26, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Life transitions sometimes spark crises for individuals and congregational systems, leaving destructive behaviors in their wake. This daylong workshop explores how pastors can walk with members and congregations who are in transition in ways that are healthy and transformative. Presenters will pay special attention to psychological understandings of “transitions,” theological reflection on the issue, appropriate pastoral responses, effects of transitions on congregational dynamics, and related available resources.
Presenter
Nancy Kauffmann, D. Min., Conference Regional Minister, Indiana-Michigan Conference
Lloyd Miller, M.Div./Pastoral Care and Counseling, Director of Denominational Relations, MutualAid eXchange
Daniel Schipani, Ph.D., Psy.D., Professor of Pastoral Care, AMBS
Schedule
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Waltner Hall Lounge, with hot drinks provided. The Event begins at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, January 26, 2009
| Time | Description | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration with hot drinks provided | Waltner Hall Lounge |
| 9:00 | Welcome, introductions | TBA |
| 9:10 | Session 1 Defining “transition,” looking at transitional commonalities in crisis |
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| 10:15 | Break | Waltner Hall Lounge |
| 10:30 | Session 2 Theological and psychological concerns; Proceeding with integrity | TBA |
| 11:45 | Lunch | Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Session 3 Effects on congregational systems |
TBA |
| 3:00 | Dismissal |
Cost
Registration
$70 before January 5, 2009
$60 each, for three or more from one congregation, before January 5, 2009
$80 after January 5, 2009
Lunch
Lunch is available for an additional $5.00. Please pre-register for lunch or plan to eat off campus.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available for those who wish to attend this workshop. MMA, Goshen, Ind., provides grants to qualified Mennonite congregations for the pastor’s continuing education
opportunities.
Continuing Education Units
Participants earn 0.4 CEUs for attending this event.
Registration
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