Lifelong Learning OpportunitiesAt Louisville SeminaryFor additional information, please contact: Rev. H. William Peterson, Interim Director of Continuing and Lay Education, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, KY 40205-1798, Phone: 502-895-3411 or 800-264-1839, ext. 450 or 372, email: yi-gillenwater@lpts.edu. LAY INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY: What Matters Most: Important Biblical Themes for Discerning Our Relationships with GodThis course will focus on several of the Bible’s primary themes: covenants, relation to foreigners, war images that lead to peace, crowning a king, and God’s call. The Rev. James O. Chatham, pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville Wednesday mornings, 10:00-11:30 a.m., September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 and 14. Louisville Seminary, Laws Lodge, Free. Voluntary contributions of $25 will be accepted. BUILDING HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS: How Your Church Family Works, Understanding Family Systems in Your CongregationsAt the conference, participants will be encouraged to consider and understand the interfacing of their own families of origin with the congregational families they serve. Then, in the seven-month course, pastors and church leaders will be provided opportunities for both didactic and experiential learning about the basic concepts of family systems theory. Peter Steinke, a nationwide consultant to churches and clergy September 19 — Conference, $40. Sheri Ferguson, director of the Louisville Seminary Counseling Ministry and interim director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program October 2001 – April 2002 — Follow-Up Course, Seven Seminars (one Thursday each month). $225. Both events: Louisville Seminary, Laws Lodge WESTERN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING EVENT: Facing a New World in a New Millennium: Mission, Worship, SpiritualityParticipants will have the opportunity for different worship experiences. In addition, classes will be offered in areas such as “Worship and Space,” “Music in the Context of Presbyterian Worship,” and “A Fresh Look at the Sacraments, or How Much Water is Enough?” Rev. Dr. J. Frederick Holper, McCormick Theological Seminary October 3-6, Jackson, WY, $210 (before August 1, $190) LAY INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY: The Bible and ArcheologyThe discipline of biblical archeology provides many insights into the world of the Bible. Discover what the latest findings teach us about the lives and culture of both the Jewish community and the earliest Christians. Dr. John Hale, archeologist and director of liberal studies at the University of Louisville. Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. October 10, 17, 24 & November 7, 14 Louisville Seminary, Gardencourt. Free. Voluntary contributions of $25 will be accepted. CEU credit available. At Columbia SeminaryFor additional information or to register for courses, call or write: The Office of Continuing Education, or Richard S. Dietrich, Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA 30031, 404-378-8821. JAVA OR JESUS: THE CHOICE FOR GENERATION XFocus on ministry to young adults. Rodger Nishioka September 17-18 Cost: $100 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE MISSIONAL CHURCH, PART IIIThird in a series on understanding a theology of the church in our North American context. Lois Barrett and Darrell Guder September 24-25 Cost: $160 THEOLOGY AND LITERATURERick Dietrich October 2, November 6, December 4, January 1, February 5, March 5 Cost: $10 annual dues RESERVOIRS FOR WRITING, PREACHING, AND LITURGYThink, imagine, read, and write about prayer, praise, and preaching. Richard Ward October 8-10 Cost: $140 THE POWER CONNECTION: GETTING THINGS DONE IN POLITICAL SYSTEMSHow can one be faithful and effective in political systems? Jim Watkins October 15 Cost: $65 FAITH AND FILMFritz Bogar October 16, November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19 Cost: $10 annual dues CLERGY SELF-ASSESSMENTExplore and examine the strengths and liabilities you bring to ministry. Roy Oswald October 22-26
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