The 29th Annual Rural Ministry Conference is scheduled for March 7-9, 2010 at the Dubuque  Best Western (Sunday evening) and Wartburg (Monday through noon on Tuesday.) The theme of the conference is Nurturing Generosity.
The Rural Ministry Conference: Where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that [...]

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Understanding the Bible    Jan 8-9, May 7-8 or Aug. 13-14, 2010.  (each weekend is a separate course.  $140 (includes lodging and meals)  at Rickman Center-Jefferson City.
Basics of Pastoral Care and Counseling    Feb. 5-6, March 5-6, or April 16-17.  $390 (includes lodging and meals) at Rickman Center-Jefferson City.
Stewardship Strategies for Your Congregation (Online)    March 1-29.   Text: Beyond the [...]

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Dave Henry, Associate First-Jeff City, attended the 2009 Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry, April 27–30, 2009.  Read his comments–

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(Nov 25, 2008) Columbia Theological Seminary is now accepting applications for a Doctor of Ministry Program with an emphasis in “Church Planting and Congregational Transformation.” 

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Additional LINKS to the Alban Institute, NetResults, an e-magazine loaded with ideas for growing churches, and Caring Bridge, to incorporate email groups blogging for pastoral care, along with Partners for Just Trade, where you can order gifts that support justice for growers and artisans around the [...]

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This conference offers ecumenical theological education for church leaders engaged in ministry with youth.  All of the Forum information, including course descriptions, schedules, lodging information and registration is available on their website at www.ptsem.edu/iym . 
Princeton also offers a Certificate in Youth Theology.  More information can also be found on their website.

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Register at office@mupresbytery.org  for Training to Prevent Sexual Misconduct
Missouri Union Presbytery will sponsor Training to Prevent Sexual Misconduct on Saturday, Oct 24 at Camp Covenant Point from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Commissioned Lay Pastor Committee is taking the lead for this, but the Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for Ministry are also sponsors. This is essential [...]

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Applications are being accepted for this FREE 9-day ecumenical conference at Virginia Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Alice Mann will be the keynote speaker. Workshops will be led by experts in small church ministry. They will select 25 people (plus their spouses), who are in mid-career, committed to small church ministry, have health relationships with their [...]

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he 2009 Mid-Central APCE Conference “Oasis” scheduled for Oct 18-20, 2009 in Excelsior Springs is an opportunity for all those serving in educational ministry to be refreshed and envigorated in ministry. Register at www.churchresourcecenter.org  Oasis Registration and Brochure above. For more information about Missouri Union’s participation, please contact Ann Bouchard annb@fpccolumbia.org Both Ann and Rev. Pat Roller, Tri-County Specialized Ministries in MUP and [...]

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