Traveling Mercies
The Story of Christianity
Unpacking Scripture I – Discipleship
Missional Leadership

Moravian College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided for this event, please contact Jill Peters at 610-861-1616.

TRAVELING MERCIES

January 3 – February 21 (8 Monday nights)
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Prayer Room, Lenox House, Moravian Theological Seminary
Contact Hours: 24 (2.4 CEUs)

Death & Dying, Family Systems Theory and Ministry to older Adults, Pastoral Care & Counseling, Community Resources, Building Teams of Caring within the Congregation.

The Rev. Cynthia Simmons, Lead Instructor

Marcia Lightwood, Social Worker at Trinity Episcopal Soup Kitchen, Homelessness & Mental Health

Emily Wallace, Spiritual Director  (two classes) Spirituality & the Care Giving Relationship, Tending the Temple; Caring for the Care Giver

Jill Peters, Social Service Resources – Working the System

Text: Sustaining Presence: A Model of Caring by People of Faith by Earl E. Shelp & Ronald H. Sunderland (any edition)

THE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY

January 6 – February 24 (8 Thursday mornings)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost:$200
Location: DLC, Moravian Theological Seminary

Introduction to Christian history from the New Testament to today.

The Rev. Dr. Walter Wagner, adjunct faculty member at Moravian Theological Seminary

Text: The Story of Christianity. By Gonzalez, Justo.  (This book originally came in two volumes and is now being published as one book. The earlier two volumes are identical to the new one volumes so course participants can choose either.)

"This is where I learned how the great figures in Christian thought, such as Tertullian, Augustine, Luther, and Jonathan Edwards got us from the scriptures to what we profess today. This is the background you will get nowhere else, outside of graduate courses in Church History. "

– Bruce Marold, CROSSROADS Graduate, Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem

UNPACKING SCRIPTURE I – Discipleship*

January 6 – February 24 (8 Thursday nights)
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost:$200
Location: Saal, Moravian Theological Seminary

How to develop discipleship ministries within your congregation including Small Groups, Youth Ministry, New Member’s Classes, Stewardship and special groups such as Men’s, Women’s, Senior’s, etc. An exciting and practical approach to the whole range of discipleship opportunities.

Bill Freeman, Instructor: Bill has a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA and is a member of LifeChurch in Allentown.   As a former Young Life Area Director in Maryland, Bill experienced in many aspects of specialized ministry work including fund-raising, event planning, pastoral care for volunteers and staff, as well as direct ministry to both churched and unchurched teenagers.  Discipleship issues with young adults and youth were central to this work.  Currently he is the Director of Priority One/Lehigh Valley where Bill's objective has been to connect men to God and to each other and to equip, nurture, and guide them in their relationship with Jesus Christ. His ministry style is relational discipleship, sharing his excitement about Jesus Christ and training others how to connect with their friends with God's powerful message.  He is also currently the Adult Discipleship Coordinator at First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem.  Bill is very experienced in all aspects of discipleship and small groups for a range of ages.  His excitement is contagious.

Text:The Complete Book of Discipleship. Bill Hull, NavPress, Colorado springs, CO, 2006.

*Our three Unpacking Scripture courses (Discipleship, Teaching and Preaching) can be taken in any order and do not require a pre-requisite.)

MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP

January 8 – February 26 (8 Saturday mornings)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Kunwald Classroom, Moravian Theological Seminary

This course is an exploration of leadership issues including Integrity, Team Building, Visioning, Strategic Planning and Resource Stewardship.  We will tackle the question, “What is Missional?” and use various online resources to explore these topics.  Several guest speakers will also contribute to the class.  This course is recommended for all lay leaders, pastors and congregational staff members.

Jill Peters, MATS, MOL, Missional Leadership Developer, Moravian Theological Seminary

Text: Missional Church, Edited by Darrell L. Guder, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, Any Edition