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Rural Ministry Conference
Wartburg Theological Seminary’s 31st Annual Rural Ministry Conference is being held on March 4 – 6, 2012. This year’s focus is “Courage in a Caring Community.” The Rural Ministry Conference outreach is continuing to grow and has become an ecumenical conference for those working in small town and rural parishes throughout the Midwest. View the information and register online at www.ruralministry.com
A New Kind of Christianity
Visiting Scholar Event at Village Church, Prairie Village, Kan.
Featuring Brian D. McLaren — March 9 & 10, 2012
Friday, 7:00 p.m. – “The Emerging Church”
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – “More than you Realize – The Emerging Culture”
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – “Jesus, Moses, Buddah and Mohammad walk into a Bar: Chrisitianity in a Multifaith World”
For more information: 913.671.2381 or visitingscholar@villagepres.org . Downl0ad flyer HERE.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
The tenth annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days, will be held in Washington, when hundreds of Christians will explore economy, livelihoods, and our national priorities. For four days (March 23-26) we will worship side-by-side, hear from theologians and policy experts, equip ourselves to speak confidently on key policy issues, and take our message to our elected officials in Congress. As Lutherans, we believe that government can be God’s gift to allow us live together peacefully, and we will explore this together and enjoy fellowship at breakout points during the conference. Consider this your personal invitation to come to Washington and be heard! Click here to register now.
Register today for the Luther Academy of the Rockies
June 18 – 28, 2012
We invite you to join us in the beautiful Colorado mountains for Luther Academy of the Rockies, Wartburg Theological Seminary’s premier LifeLong Learning educational program for rostered leaders and their families. The daily rhythm of worship, mornings filled with insightful scholarly lectures and forums, afternoon free time to explore the incredible scenery, and evening fellowship opportunities will structure our time together. Home to the Academy for the past 43 years, Meeker Park Lodge is an old time, rustic, mountain lodge surrounded by housekeeping cabins. Its natural setting lends itself well to outdoor recreation and relaxation, as well as spiritual and intellectual renewal. Learn More.
South Central Region — The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
2012-13 Training Opportunities
Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City has four (4) Level II Residency Positions available with stipend and benefits to begin August 27, 2012 through August 31, 2013. In addition there are still openings for our Summer 2012 Intensive Internship, commencing May 29th – August 10th, 2012. Extended Internship applications are also being accepted for our Fall/Winter Unit beginning September 17, 2012 – April 29, 2013.
For information please call Rev. Stephen Overall (816) 932-2840 or Rev. Marc Giedinghagen (816) 932-3834. For a description of program and application forms, please visit our Web Site at www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org.
Hunger Justice Leaders 2012: From the Pulpit to the Public Square
“Speak out for those who cannot speak … defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:8-9
Bread for the World will give 75 young ministers and other influential religious leaders an opportunity to participate in four exciting days of anti-hunger advocacy training, June 9-12, 2012, in Washington, DC.
Participants will explore the biblical foundations of anti-hunger advocacy, gain skills in advocacy and community organizing, connect with like-minded ministers from across the United States, speak out on Capitol Hill, and lead advocacy efforts back home.
The workshop will culminate in Bread for the World’s Lobby Day 2012, where attendees will join other Bread members to lobby their members of Congress on behalf of hungry and poor people.
Visit this site regularly for information on Hunger Justice Leaders 2012, or send an email to hjl2012@bread.org.
This is the third in a series of biennial Hunger Justice Leaders trainings since the program started in 2008.
Applications will be accepted from ministers and other influential religious leaders under age 35. Travel assistance and scholarships are available. >MORE
Seminary Courses in Kansas
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
For more information: Download: Seminary_Courses; Contact Lois Barrett, Director at lbarrett@ambs.edu; Web site: www.ambs.edu/GreatPlains
A Great Continuing Education Opportunity!
Looking for an affordable way to learn and grow this year? Do it from the convenience of your home or office when you join The Renewable Church Learning Community. Members will attend six live webinar events (plus the recorded versions & discussion guides) and receive a monthly article to include in your own online and/or print newsletters, a free copy of the book “19 or More Ways To Ignite Passion in your Congregation” (due out mid-year), an invitation to the Renewable Church Retreat (onsite in the Chicago area this August), and discounts on books and resources all year long. The Renewable Church Learning Community is facilitated by Kelly Fryer, Dave Daubert, Tana Kjos, and the team at A Renewal Enterprise (ARE). Find out more about The Learning Community at http://www.renewablechurch.com/
