Classes without Quizzes offers seminarians, clergy, and laity the opportunity to explore vital topics that provide relevant and practical information to assist them in their ministries. Workshops will take place on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.
Cost: $20 per workshop, $50 for any 3 seminars, or $100 for all six seminars. Drew seminarians may attend at not cost, but prior registration is required.
Continuing Education Units: One CEU is available for the completion of all three Fridays (additional cost of $35); two CEUs are available for completing all six (additional cost of $70).
Schedule of Presentations for Fall 2012 – Spring 2013:
September 21, 2012
“Church Revitalization: Roadmap to Renewal”
- Rev. Douglas W. Ruffle, Ph.D., Coordinator, Congregational Development, Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Description of September 21, 2012 Seminar
October 26, 2012
“Dealing with Anger in the Church”
- Rev. Dr. Charles McNeil, Retired UM Clergy, Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Adjunct Professor, Drew Theological School
Description of October 26, 2012 Seminar
November 16, 2012
“Youth Ministry and Gen M: A New Way of Being Church?”
- Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett, Ph.D., Director of the Chapel & Religious Life and University Chaplain, Drew Theological School
Description of November 16, 2012 Seminar
February 22, 2013
“Developing Leadership within the Church”
- Rev. Dr. Neill Tolboom, Senior Pastor, Morristown United Methodist Church, Morristown, NJ
Description of February 22, 2013 Seminar
March 15, 2013
“Learning Forgiveness”
- Rev. Dr. Charles McNeil, Retired UM Clergy, Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Adjunct Professor, Drew Theological School
Description for March 15, 2013 Seminar
April 19, 2013
“Legal Ease vs. Legalese: What Churches Need to Know”
- Rev. Dr. Robert E. Costello, Gateway South District Superintendent, Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Description of April 19, 2013 Seminar
If you have a bright idea or are interested in leading a workshop yourself, please contact Nancy VanderVeen at nvanderveen@drew.edu or via phone at 973-408-3084.