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Seminary for a Day workshop “Musical Resources for Pastoral Care Ministry” led by Dr. Schweitzer

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer Musical Resources for Pastoral Care Ministry Have you ever wondered why we have church disagreements about music? Have you ever considered what constitutes good music for you, personally? Would you like to have a playlist for using when visiting? What are the narratives that rest…

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Conferencias en línea: En el Umbral de Algo Nuevo (Online Conference in Spanish)

…the Leadership Institute, are sponsoring this upcoming online conference. To learn more about the Global Mission Center, contact Dr. James Taneti, Assistant Professor of World Christianity and Director of the Global Mission Center. Dates: Thursday, August 19, and Thursday, August 26; 7 to 9 pm (ET) Format: Zoom; lectures and conversation (90 minutes) with worship (30 minutes) Description: the Covid-19…

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Presbyterian Polity, Program, and Mission

…program and mission of the PC(USA).   Required Reading Book of Confessions, Study edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2014.pdf or on course documents, Blackboard Book of Order, 2013-2015 edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/resource/book-order-2013-2015/ or on course documents, Blackboard Historic Principles, Conscience, and Church Government, adopted by 195th General Assembly (1983) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) http://www.pcusa.org/resource/historic-principles-conscience-and-church-governme/ or on course…

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Social Justice Workshop Keynote Event – Building a Firm Foundation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?mc_cid=40638f9cd5&mc_eid=6142df60b1&v=v3bnyaZRn3s&feature=youtu.be

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Dr. Gench to lead a workshop at NEXT Church in Kansas City, MO

Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will lead a workshop on “Encountering God in Tyrannical Texts: Helping Congregations Wrestle with Biblical Authority” at the 2017 National Gathering of NEXT Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA….

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Dr. Frances Taylor Gench preaching and leading workshop “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure: Faithful Wrestling with Challenging Texts”

Frances Taylor Gench will preach and lead a workshop entitled “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure: Faithful Wrestling with Challenging Texts” on Friday, June 30th for the June Meeting of Cascades Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church, Salem, Oregon. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.  …

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Dean Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop for Presbytery of Central Florida

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Developing Leaders for a Changing World” for the Presbytery of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, on March 6, 2020. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dean McFayden to Lead Workshop at 2020 ATS Academic Officers Conference

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Staying Focused as an Academic Dean amid Blurring Rates of Change” at the 2020 Academic Officers Conference of the Association of Theological Schools. The conference will be held in Vancouver, BC, on June 23, 2030. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, Professor of Ministry and…

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Created Summit & Workshop

Join us as we discover how church leaders and faith community members can employ the church and its resources to engage the community by supporting innovation and creative business endeavors. Through this workshop, our desire is for church and ministry leaders to realize and grapple with the compelling call for us to create and build flourishing communities, not just strong…

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop on Ideological Diversity at NEXT Church National Gathering

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Ideological Diversity in the Wilderness: Can We Talk?” as part of the NEXT Church 2018 National Gathering in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond Campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dr. Carroll to Teach Workshop at Seminary for a Day

Dr. John T. Carroll will lead a workshop entitled “Images of Jesus in Other World Religions” at Seminary for a Day on September 28, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dr. Paula Parker leading workshop on “Roots Matter” at Historic Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD

On Saturday, April 21st, The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be leading a workshop, “Roots Matter” on generational healing at the multi-day program, “Common Ground, Connected Heritage – Our American Family,” April 19-21, 2018 at Historic Sotterley Plantation, in Hollywood, Maryland. Dr. Parker is Program Associate, Center for Womanist Leadership and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Union…

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Transformational Leadership Workshop led by Dean Ken McFayden

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop on Transformational Leadership on the Charlotte campus on March 7-8, 2019. Ken McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development….

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Dr. McFayden to lead workshop at the Church Administration Seminar – Registration required

On Thursday, April 6, 2017, Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will be leading a workshop on Strategic Planning at the Church Administration Seminar on the Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte campus. Information and Registration for Church Administration Seminar in Charlotte. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

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Dr. Voelz to lead a workshop on “Preaching Contexts and Sermon Forms”

Dr. Richard W. Voelz, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship, will lead a workshop for the Commissioned Ruling Elder Preparation Program, at the Presbytery of West Viriginia entitled “Preaching Contexts and Sermon Forms”….

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Dr. Yust leading workshop on “Drama, Intimacy & Vulnerability: Spiritual Challenges of Digital Culture” in Philadelphia

Dr. Karen-Marie Yust will present the workshop “Drama, Intimacy & Vulnerability: Spiritual Challenges of Digital Culture” at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ “Space for Grace: Thy Will Be Done,” November 14-16, 2018, in Philadelphia. REGISTER TODAY for this national conference that seeks to explore critical issues of mission engagement, discipleship and church transformation facing Christians today. Dr. Yust is…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor)…

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