When

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT
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Where

This is an online event. 
 

 
 

Contact

Becky Schwandt 
John Calvin Presbytery: Mission & Nurture 
417-837-9051 
beckyschwandt@gmail.com 
 

Equipping the Saints--Everyday Christianity: The Practice of Daily Prayer 

Lifelong discipleship can only be sustained through regular habits of faith. Experience four brief sessions—Evening, Night, Morning, and Midday. Each session will model practices of prayer and include time for discussion, highlighting practical applications for daily life.
Lifelong discipleship can only be sustained through regular habits of faith. Experience four brief sessions—Evening, Night, Morning, and Midday. Each session will model practices of prayer and include time for discussion, highlighting practical applications for daily life.

8:30-9:00 – Sign in to Zoom, ask questions, greet one another 

9:00-10:00 – 1st Session with David Gambrell 

10:00-10:10 – Break 

10:10-11:10 – Workshops   

  • Vital Congregations with Chris Miller
  • Anti-Racism Conversations with Jennifer Dawson
  • Pastoral Care for Ruling Elders with Julie Mercer

11:10-11:20 – Break  

11:20-12:20 – 2nd Session with David Gambrell 

12:20-12:30 – Discuss next steps - how do we incorporate what we have learned today?  

12:30 – Dismiss 

Workshops

You'll be able to choose one, the day of the event.

Vital Congregations  

with Chris Miller 

An interactive exploration of how the Vital Congregations Initiative can benefit your congregation.  Participants will engage in activities to stimulate reflection and discernment around areas of vitality in your congregation.  Come seek a better understanding of how to develop an openness to the movement of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. 

Anti-Racism Conversations 

with  Jennifer Dawson  

Is talking about racism or ethnicity difficult? Does it cause you pause?  If you would like to have meaningful conversations about this difficult topic, come join us as we explore the richness of diversity.  

Pastoral Care for Ruling Elders 

with Julie Mercer 

 Ruling Elders are called to ministry in partnership with teaching elders. Within this calling, ruling elders have a responsibility for the members of the church including providing pastoral care.  Not every ruling elder is comfortable making pastoral visits. Some elders might be worried they will say the wrong things; others worry they might be perceived as intrusive or offensive; and this worrying and wondering turns into inaction. Ruling elders, come be empowered to deliver excellent pastoral care to your church members. Come learn to push  beyond your comfort zone and discover what it is to deliver compassionate care.