New York School of Ministry
Contact
Marjorie Purnine
New York Conference UCC
mpurnine@uccny.org
315-446-3073 x16
For questions about paying the balance on a course fee or paying the distance learning support fee, contact:
Patti Rodrigues New York Conference UCC bookkeeper@uccny.org 315-446-3073 x15
Instructor
The Rev. Wayne Gustafson, D.Min. is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a certified Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He has been a parish pastor, prison chaplain, college psychology instructor, and pastoral counselor, integrating psychological and spiritual perspectives in all of his pastoral work. Dr. Gustafson is a graduate of Cornell University, and has a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry (Psychology and Clinical Studies) from Andover Newton Theological School. He and his family live in Ithaca. Dr. Gustafson has recently published a novel about Moses called, Community of Promise and he is presently working on a second novel called The Wisdom Weaver. Information can be found at www.entospress.com.
Fall 2014: Face to Face Course
Cancelled Due to Low Enrollment
Family Systems & Pastoral Leadership
Instructor: Rev. Wayne Gustafson, D.Min.
This course uses Bowenian Family Systems theory and personal biographical material to explore the interface between "family of origin stories" and congregational functioning, laying the foundation for non-anxious leadership and pastoral care.
This course fulfills 20 hours toward the continuing education requirement for authorized ministers.
Saturdays: September 13, October 4, and October 18.
9:00am-5:00pm
Course Fee: $250; Audit $175; Repeat Course Audit $100
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2014
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A non-refundable deposit of $25 must be received to process your registration. The balance of the course fee is due to the NY Conference by the second meeting of the class. If paying by check, please make it out to The New York Conference UCC (and mail to: 5575 Thompson Road, DeWitt NY 13214). If paying balance by credit card after you've registered, please click on the donate button on our website at uccny.org (and specify which course on the NYSOM line).