Come & join us…
The Seminary Saturdays program at Drew offers churches and individuals the opportunity to gain perspectives beyond the local church. Each Saturday morning session offers one workshop on a practical topic and one on a theological topic. Individual workshops are $25 per person. Each Saturday will begin with a continental breakfast from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. and will conclude with soup and sandwiches from 12 – 1:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Schedule of Presentations for February 7, 2009
In the Trenches: Surviving and Thriving in Ministry: Perspectives from 5 Young Pastors
-Neal Presa,
Pastor, Middlesex Presbyterian Church & Editor, Insights from the Underside: An Intergenerational Conversation of Ministers
-Neal Presa,Pastor, Middlesex Presbyterian Church & Editor,
So you are attending seminary or have an M.Div, now what? Or perhaps you wonder why is it that there is a high rate of clergy leaving their first call within the first six months, and in some cases leave ordained ministry altogether within the first two years. A panel of five pastors under the age of 40 serving in different ministry contexts and denominations share practical tips and views on:
- Pastoral Identity - Top 10 Joys and Challenges in Ministry
- What to Ask and What to Look for When Interviewing for Your First Call
- Negotiating Terms of Call
- How Being Part of a Denomination in a Post-Denominational/Post-Christendom milieu helps/hinders ministry in the 21st century
- Self-Care and Staying Healthy
The American Religious Landscape
-Laurel Kearns
Associate Professor of Sociology of Religion & Environmental Studies
The religious landscape of the U.S has changed in many ways since the 1960s, when changes in immigration laws brought in immigrants with rich and diverse religious traditions that have added to the richness already here. We will explore both internal and external currents that have put interfaith work and dialogue ion the minds of many religious leaders. An array of sociological factors has also shaped the changing face of Christianity, , and Come and learn more about the religious worlds we now live in, and the variety of religious traditions that make the American religious landscape as fascinating, diverse and inspiring as the geographical landscape of our region. This session will also include exposure to helpful websites, video, local groups, and discussion with participants.
Registration
Questions? Email Nancy VanderVeen, Coordinator of Continuing Education (nvanderveen@drew.edu) or call 973-408-3084.
