Brethren Academy issues call for pastor candidates for church leadership program.

Sustaining Pastoral Excellence, the newest of the Brethren Academy's offerings for continuing education for pastors, is now receiving applications for the 2005 Advanced Foundations of Church Leadership cohort group.

Six to fifteen participants will enter and progress through the two‑year program together. The group will meet quarterly for eight four‑day sessions. "Advanced Foundations is an excellent opportunity to deepen one's spiritual grounding, to broaden the understanding of leadership models and skills, and to reflect on ministry issues in a safe learning environment," said coordinators Glenn and Linda Timmons in a release about the openings.

The Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program is designed to encourage and promote excellence in ministry. Two program tracks are available: Advanced Foundations of Church Leadership, following a structured format and curriculum; and Vital Pastor, exploring a self‑selected topic of shared interest and pastoral concern with a peer group. Sustaining Pastoral Excellence is funded by a five‑year, $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Bethany Theological Seminary through the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, a joint ministry of Bethany and the General Board. For application information contact the Brethren Academy at 800‑287‑8822 or e‑mail pastoralexcellence@bethanyseminary.edu.

Source: Newsline 7/30/2004
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