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Transitions: the Congregation as Ecology of Care
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
| Time | Description | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration with hot drinks provided | Waltner Hall Lounge |
| 9:00 | Welcome, introductions | Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 9:10 | Session 1 Defining “transition,” looking at transitional commonalities in crisis |
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| 10:15 | Break | Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 10:30 | Session 2 Theological and psychological concerns; Proceeding with integrity |
Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 11:45 | Lunch | Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Session 3 Effects on congregational systems |
Lambright Center Dining Hall |
| 3:00 | Dismissal |
Continuing Education Units
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
