Ministers' Association to discuss 'Excellence in Ministry.'

The Pre-Conference continuing education event sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Ministers' Association takes place in Cleveland on June 29-30. The keynote presenter is L. Gregory Jones, dean of Duke Divinity School, co-convenor of the "Pulpit and Pew" Excellence in Ministry Colloquim, and co-author with Kevin R. Armstrong of "Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry." The theme is "Excellence in Ministry" (Philippians 2:5).

Opening worship begins at 2 p.m. on June 29. Sessions led by Jones will be offered in the afternoon and evening of June 29 and the morning of June 30. A business meeting is planned for 4:30 p.m. on June 29. A "Picnic in the Park" for pre-registered participants and families takes place at 5-7 p.m, June 29, for an extra fee.

Those pre-registered by June 1 will pay $60, $90 for couples, $20 for seminary or EFMS and TRIM students. Per session registration costs $35 for an individual or couple. Pre-registered participants receive a copy of "Resurrecting Excellence," available for pick up at the event. Participants receive .8 continuing education units. Child care for infants through grade 8 is offered for $5 per child per session, maximum $25 per family. Cost for the meal is $10 for adults and youth ages 13 and up, $5 for children.

Find the registration form in the Annual Conference Information Packet at www.brethren.org/ac or contact Tim Sollenberger Morphew, Bethany Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 52, New Paris, IN 46553-0052.

Source: 4/11/2007 Newsline Extra