More deacon training workshops are offered.

Several more Deacon Training Workshops will be offered this spring and summer by the denominational deacon ministry of the Church of the Brethren's Caring Ministries.

On March 6, New Fairview Church of the Brethren in York, Pa., will host an all-day Deacon Training Workshop. The workshop will address the following topics: "What Are Deacons Supposed to Do, Anyway? (The Four Functions of Deacons)," "Offering Support in Times of Grief and Loss," and "Deacons and Pastors: The Pastoral Care Team." To register, call the Southern Pennsylvania District Office at 717-624-8636. The deadline for registration is March 1.

On March 20, Naperville (Ill.) Church of the Brethren will host a day of training for deacons. The workshop topics will include "What Are Deacons Supposed to Do, Anyway? (The Four Functions of Deacons)," "Congregational Peacemaking," and "Deacons and Pastors: The Pastoral Care Team." Contact the Naperville Church at 630-355-7171 for registration information.

Also, the deacon ministry is offering two workshop sessions on Saturday, July 3, prior to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. The July 3 morning session will be on the topic, "What Are Deacons Supposed to Do, Anyway?" The afternoon session will be on the topic, "The Art of Listening." Participants can attend one or both sessions. Details and registration information can be found at www.brethren.org/deacontraining.

For general information on deacon training and other related events contact Donna Kline, director of deacon ministry, at dkline@brethren.org or 800-323-8039.

Source: 2/11/2010 Newsline